Sclerosus Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy: A Case Series of 11 Patients

Walter S, Watts F, Ruiz Araujo R, Wain T, Glanz A, Damian D, Carlino MS, Menzies AM, Long GV, Martin LK. Vulval Lichen. Australas J Dermatol. 2026 Feb 2. doi: 10.1111/ajd.70058. PMID: 41630508.

Abstract

There have only been a limited number of case reports that have described vulval lichen sclerosus in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. We describe 11 cases of vulval lichen sclerosus in patients with melanoma treated with ICIs, and in nine of these cases, the lichen sclerosus symptoms began after ICI commencement. This represents the largest reported series to date and highlights the need for clinician awareness of this potential immune-related adverse effect.