Following the Guidelines for Vulvar Skin Care to avoid anything that may irritate your skin. Your doctor or nurse will instruct you on the correct use of dilators, if you choose to use this method. Prevents a decrease in length or depth of the vagina due to scarring by gently stretching the skin. Lichen planus tends to be a long term condition, but symptoms can usually be kept under control with treatment and regular follow up. Signs of oral lichen planus include sores and small scars in the mouth or on the gums.
Treatment includes the use of steroid medication in the form of lozenges.