Lichen sclerosis

Introduction: Lichen sclerosis

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 ... 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

See full list of 25 symptoms of Lichen sclerosis

Medical Textbooks Online about Lichen sclerosis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Lichen sclerosis?

• Misdiagnosis of Lichen sclerosis

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

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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)