Did you know there is a difference between signs and symptoms? I sure didn’t. For the longest time, I called everything a lichen sclerosus symptom. Unbeknownst to me, I was using the wrong terminology for quite some time. However, once I learned the difference, I realized this is an important distinction that folks with lichen sclerosus should understand. In this post, I will explain what differentiates a sign and a symptom. I will highlight lichen sclerosus signs and lichen sclerosus symptoms. Finally, I will explain why, in my opinion, this difference matters.