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A member asked:

1punch biopsy revealed lichen simplex chronicus on labia minora as had thickening-2 other vulval biopsies confirmed lichen sclerosus - can u hav both?

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Yes: Actually these are probably two phases of the same phenomenon: chronic inflammation due to some constant irritant

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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