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Harold Ravits, M.D.; Charles Freemen, Jr., M.D.

AMA Arch Derm. 1958;77(2):238-241.

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Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus. Presented by DR. CARL W. LAYMON and DR. CHARLES J. BALOGH.

A white woman aged 55 years has had an eruption involving the vulva and perianal region for 20 years. Examination shows extensive atrophic changes involving the vulva and perianal regions. The labia minora and clitoris have completely disappeared. Microscopic examination shows changes which are diagnostic of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus.

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DR. ERNEST STRAKOSCH: Has anyone had experience with the use of locally injected steroids? I have recently used them very successfully in two cases. One case required five injections and the other one, I believe, six. I have used Hydrocortone Acetate (Sharp and Dohme, 25 mg. in each cubic centimeter). The injections were given once a week, with amazingly gratifying results.

DR. CARL W. LAYMON: The reason for showing this patient was the obliteration of the labia majora and the clitoris. Many . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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Received for publication Aug. 3, 1957.

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