Please don’t ignore vulvar itching! Lichen sclerosus is a common condition that causes itchy patches of skin. In women, these may occur on the vulva. This often goes undiagnosed for years because women are often too embarrassed to tell their doctor about their symptoms. If left untreated, it can cause a lifetime of debilitating itch and painful genital scarring. Fortunately, treatment generally reduces and, in some cases, eliminates symptoms and future scarring. I included a photo that is not on