Lichen sclerosus
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FAQ about Lichen sclerosus
This FAQ explains what lichen sclerosus is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment can do to control it. It also covers long-term concerns, risk factors, and a few less commonly asked questions. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic…
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Prevention of Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that most often affects the genital and anal areas, although it can also appear on other parts of the body. The condition is not fully preventable in the way an infection or toxin-related…
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Treatment for Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is treated primarily with potent topical corticosteroids, particularly clobetasol propionate, supported in selected cases by other topical medications, procedures for complications such as scarring or narrowing, and long-term monitoring. These treatments are used because lichen sclerosus is not simply…
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Diagnosis of Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is usually diagnosed by combining a careful clinical history, a focused physical examination, and, when needed, a biopsy of affected tissue. In many cases, the appearance and location of the skin changes are distinctive enough that an experienced clinician…
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Causes of Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is caused by a combination of immune-driven tissue injury, local skin fragility, and in many cases a background of genetic or hormonal susceptibility. It is not usually traced to a single cause. Instead, the condition develops when the body’s…
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Symptoms of Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition whose symptoms most often involve the genital or anal skin, although it can also appear elsewhere on the body. The symptoms usually include itching, burning, soreness, fragile skin that tears easily, smooth white…