Question 1

are there any treatments for lichen sclerosus?

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Steroid ointment : High potency steroid ointment can be curative for this process so check with your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 2

are there alternative treatments to lichen planus in my mouth?

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Maybe: Most people with oral lichen planus don't need yo do anything because there are usually no symptoms. There is no cure and if it is severe enough for you to have symptoms then you will need either topical or systemic steroids depending on the severity. I am unaware of any alternative treatments for this condition.

Question 3

what are differential diagnoses for lichen sclerosis without white spots?and alternative treatment methods for lichen sclerosis? allergic to dermovate

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Diagnosis: Lichen sclerosis is a diagnosis. Differential diagnoses are the possible diagnoses for a set of symptoms. To give you a differential diagnosis we would need to know your symptoms. The definitive diagnosis of lichen sclerosis is made by biopsy. Hope this helps.

Question 4

how can i get rid of lichen sclerosus?

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Genital L. sclerosis: Best managed by GYN Dr. Lichen sclerosis most often involves genital skin and tends to develop after menopause. Prescription strength corticosteroid creams or ointments used daily for quite some time usually helps. U may need to follow-up using cream couple of times/week. Some need medication to affect body's immune response like tacrolimus or primecrolimus.

Question 5

what are your treatment options for lichen sclerosus?

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Lichen Sclerosis: Corticosteroid ointments, Immune-modulating agents such as Tacrolimus, Ultraviolet Light Therapy, Circumcision in males in resistant cases.

Question 6

can you tell me how to tell my mom i 'think' i have lichen sclerosus?

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Here are some ...: To keep a relationship open &amp; close through communication, just say, "Mom! I need to have Doc see  my private for a weird-look spot."  For an average 39-yr man, that is all what you have to say to mom.

Question 7

what emollient cream do i use for lichen sclerosus?

Accepted Answer

Steroid cream: Lichen sclerosus is poorly understood as far as a cause.  It does respond, however, to high potency steroid cream.  The most commonly used cream is called clobetasol.  It is probably best used as an ointment and is available only with a prescription.  Talk to your ob/gyn!

Question 8

does lichen sclerosus usually have many symptoms?

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Sometimes : Vulvar burning and itching are very common and the skin can become very thin and have a whitish appearance sometimes.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: lichen sclerosus?

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Pale itchy patches: Lichen sclerosus appears as itchy, pale, fragile patches of skin usually involving the external genitalia and perianal areas, but occasionally seen on the breasts or elsewhere. Most common in postmenopausal women, occasionally seen children and men. Untreated ls can cause permanent scarring so proper diagnosis and  treatment is essential.

Question 10

does lichen sclerosus itch when it is healing?

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: Any skin condition can cause itching until completely cured. Any healing process of the skin stimulated the nerve ending , as any wound.

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