Preparing for a Lichen Sclerosus Specialist Appointment
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting the genitals that causes significant pain and sexual dysfunction if untreated. A specialist needs detailed characterization of symptoms, functional impact, and previous treatment response to recommend appropriate topical and systemic management.
Reviewed by the Brief My Doctor editorial team · Last updated June 2026
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What to tell your doctor
- 1When symptoms started and how they have progressed
- 2Pain severity: during intercourse, daily, with movement
- 3Itching severity and impact on sleep
- 4Skin changes: white patches, thinning, scarring, loss of definition
- 5Impact on sexual function and relationships
- 6Urinary or defecation difficulty if affected
- 7Previous treatments: topical steroids, creams, response
- 8Whether symptoms affect other areas: anal, periumbilical
- 9Psychological impact: anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction
- 10Any autoimmune disease history
Questions to ask your doctor
- Q1.Is this lichen sclerosus or another condition?
- Q2.What is the risk of cancer?
- Q3.What are treatment options?
- Q4.Should I use topical steroids long-term?
- Q5.Are systemic medications recommended?
- Q6.Will scarring prevent normal sexual function?
- Q7.Do I need regular monitoring?
- Q8.Are there support groups or resources?
Don't forget to bring
- ✓Documentation of pain severity and impact on function
- ✓Description of skin changes
- ✓List of treatments tried and response
- ✓Information about sexual dysfunction
- ✓Psychological impact documentation
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