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Lichen sclerosus
A condition characterized by itchy, pale, fragile patches of skin, typically found around the external genitalia and anal areas.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 30-year old asked:
Does lichen sclerosus usually have many symptoms?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: lichen sclerosus?
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A 65-year old female asked:
Does lichen sclerosus itch when it is healing?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can you tell me any personal experience with lichen sclerosus?
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A 66-year old female asked:
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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A 31-year old asked:
Are there any treatments for lichen sclerosus?
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A 50-year old asked:
How can I get rid of lichen sclerosus?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are your treatment options for lichen sclerosus?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can you tell me is lichen sclerosus related to scleroderma?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can you tell me how to tell my mom I 'think' I have lichen sclerosus?
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A 49-year old asked:
What emollient cream do I use for lichen sclerosus?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Can nerve sensations go hand in hand with lichen sclerosus?
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A 22-year old female asked:
If I get a vaginal fissure or tear from sex, could this cause lichen sclerosus? i fell deep into google and am scared, i have no symptoms of the disease other than tearing during sex. i dont want to get it?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can you tell me how to treat extra-genital lichen sclerosus?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Is it OK to get the copper IUD or Mirena IUD when you have lichen sclerosus ?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Chances of getting lichen sclerosus from damage on skin near vagina. I have been freaking out and calmed down I have injured my skin badly and now worried it might develop this is probably also my anxiety but just wanted to know?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Chances of 19 year old having lichen sclerosus without literally any symptoms I have white skin that looks like discharge and Google it up and now I'm freaking the hell out I have health anxiety so maybe googling isn't a great idea?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Can lichen sclerosus happen to a circumcised penis as I been on numerous creams lotions over the years and biospy showed post inflammatory changes?
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A 32-year old male asked:
White patches of skin on penis head, told its lichen sclerosus by a doctor. I did two courses (30 days each) of clobetasol propionat 0.05% no effect.
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A 45-year old female asked:
In regard to Lichen Sclerosus on the labia, how long have Fractional CO2 lasers, and ProFractional laser been used to treat Lichen Sclerosus on the labia?
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A 65-year old female asked:
I am in a flare of lichen sclerosus and I am allergic to clobetasol. I have been using benadryl cream but I either itch or hurt down there. Is there anything else that I can use until I see a doctor on next Tuesday. Thank you?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Can lichen sclerosus cause anal fissures?I have LS confirmed by biopsy on vulva & perineum with fissures but wondered if anal fissures are LS related?
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A 55-year old female asked:
Are there any blood tests to see what causes genital lichen sclerosus? My doc did a biopsy. What do they look for?
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A 36-year old male asked:
Hello , I have white sticky patches on the penis and under the covered skin(itching) maybe it is lichen sclerosus . so may I know how this caused ? does it curable permanently ? what is the home remedy for this ? how to prevent it ? thank you?
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A 29-year old female asked:
White blotches on vulva. Extremely itchy, intense at night. Scratched so much, made it worse. Have pics. Not std, lichen sclerosus? Pics available
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A 26-year old female asked:
1punch biopsy revealed lichen simplex chronicus on labia minora as had thickening-2 other vulval biopsies confirmed lichen sclerosus - can u hav both?
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A 44-year old female asked:
I am a 44 year old female. I have hypothyroidism and lichen sclerosus. History of early heart disease (early 50s) in my male relatives. Any opinions on which diet would be better for me--vegan or autoimmune protocol diet?
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A 32-year old asked:
What causes lichen planus?
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A 33-year old asked:
I want to enroll in the military, would lichen planus disqualify me?
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Does itching spread lichen planus?
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