Lichen sclerosis

Lichen sclerosis: Introduction

Lichen sclerosis: Lichen sclerosus (LIKE-in skler-O-sus) is a skin disorder that can affect men, women, or children, but is most common in women. It usually occurs on ... more about Lichen sclerosis.

Lichen sclerosis: Disease causing leathery or dry skin in genital areas. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lichen sclerosis is available below.

Symptoms of Lichen sclerosis

• White spots
• Skin thinning
• Crinkled skin
• Skin tears easily
• Itching
• more symptoms...»

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Lichen sclerosis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Lichen sclerosis:

• Vulva cancer - about 1 in 20 women get vulva cancer.
• Penis cancer - likely to be related but unclear if related and how strongly.
• Scarring
• more complications...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Lichen sclerosis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Lichen sclerosis?

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Misdiagnosis and Lichen sclerosis

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Lichen sclerosis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
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  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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Causes of Lichen sclerosis

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Treatments for Lichen sclerosis

• Watchful waiting - often no treatment is needed for non-genital cases and symptoms may go away over time.
• Circumcision
• Ultrapotent topical corticosteroid
  • Betamethasone dipropionate
  • Clobetasol propionate
• more treatments...»

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Latest Treatments for Lichen sclerosis

• Topical corticosteroids
• Surgical excision
• Laser ablation
• Calcineurin inhibitors
• Tacrolimus
• more treatments...»

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Lichen sclerosis

Medical research articles related to Lichen sclerosis include:

• In a 60 year old lady with lichen sclerosis of her vulva, which has been controlled with steroid cream, do you advise referral to a specialist for review due to the risk of VIN/Ca?
• Histopathology Skin - Lichen sclerosis et atrophicus
• Lichen Sclerosus
• Child Abuse and Neglect: Sexual Abuse (Overview)
• Lichen Planus (Overview)
• more research...»

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Statistics for Lichen sclerosis

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Lichen sclerosis: Broader Related Topics

• Sclerosis
• Male sexual conditions
• Vagina conditions
• more types...»

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Article Excerpts about Lichen sclerosis

Lichen sclerosus (LIKE-in skler-O-sus) is a skin disorder that can affect men, women, or children, but is most common in women. It usually occurs on the vulva (the outer genitalia or sex organ) in women, but sometimes develops on the head of the penis in men. Occasionally, lichen sclerosus is seen on other parts of the body, especially the upper body, breasts, and upper arms. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Lichen Sclerosis: NIAMS)

Definitions of Lichen sclerosis:

Any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks - (Source - WordNet 2.1)