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Can any docs tell me what are some symptoms of penile lichen sclerosis been to a few derms all have differ options had biopsy still in pain5 years now?

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Lichen sclerosis: Lichen sclerosis can cause scarring and whitish patches on the penile skin, especially around the meatus, or opening of the urethra. In some cases this can cause difficulty with urination.

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Answered 5/17/2014

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