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Lichen Sclerosus

A condition that can be treated with topical corticosteroids.

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What are safe, evidence‑based home remedies for vulvar itching and when should one see a clinician?

Simple, evidence‑based home measures — gentle vulvar hygiene, cotton underwear, sitz baths (baking soda or colloidal oatmeal), topical soothing agents like pure aloe or coconut oil, probiotics, and sh...

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Which topical agents are unsafe for vulvar use and why?

Certain topical agents commonly used elsewhere on the body can harm the vulva because vulvar skin is thinner, more sensitive, and more occlusion-prone than typical skin; harsh soaps, fragranced produc...