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Finally a biopsy but confused. lichen planus sclerosis. on my glabella.any ideas? i've listed history? heads painful feels deep than skin almost bone?
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Lichen Sclerosus: Lichen sclerosus (lie-kun skluh-row-sus) is an uncommon condition that creates patchy, white skin that's thinner than normal. Lichen sclerosus may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves skin of the vulva, foreskin of the penis or skin around the anus.
Answered 10/7/2013
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