Lichen Sclerosus
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Doctors don't know the exact cause of lichen sclerosus. Some doctors think a too active immune system and hormone problems may play a role. It is...
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Doctors can look at severe lichen sclerosus and know what it is. But usually a doctor takes a small piece of the skin patch (biopsy) and looks at it...
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Lichen sclerosus is a long-term problem of the skin. It mostly affects the genital and anal areas. Sometimes lichen sclerosus appears on the upper...
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Lichen sclerosus does not cause skin cancer. However, skin that is scarred by lichen sclerosus is more likely to develop skin cancer. If you have the...
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If you have patches on the arms or upper body, they usually don't need treatment. The patches go away over time.Lichen sclerosus of the genital skin...
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Early in the disease, small white spots appear on the skin. The spots are usually shiny and smooth. Later, the spots grow into bigger patches. The...
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Lichen sclerosus is treated by:Dermatologists (doctors who treat the skin).Gynecologists (doctors who treat the female reproductive system)...
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Women with severe lichen sclerosus in the genitals may not be able to have sex. The disease can cause scars that narrow the vagina. Also, sex can...
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