Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

can you tell me any personal experience with lichen sclerosus?

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Here are some ...: Lichen sclerosus is a skin atrophic change usually seen in the glans penis and commonly related with long-tight foreskin with recurrent chronic inflammation, but not always necessarily, and may cause urethral opening to narrow with retrotrusion resulting in so-called urethritis xerotica obliterans, which requires generous meatotomy and subsequent meatal dilation to keep it open. More? Ask Doc time

Question 6

i have lichen sclerosus  quite bad i've tried various meds but nothing helped can you advise me what to do?

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Dermatology consult: Dermatogists are best to tx this rare condition. We can prescribe certain steroidal and hormonal creams that are usually effective.

Question 7

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 8

can you tell me is lichen sclerosus related to scleroderma?

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Absolutely not: Be sure to treat lichen sclerosis. It can make you miserable and can lead to skin cancer.But it is treatable with very high rate of success.

Question 9

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 10

what emollient cream do i use for lichen sclerosus?

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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!

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