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Lichen sclerosus (LIE-kun skluh-ROW-sus) is a condition that causes patchy, discolored, thin skin. It usually affects the genital and anal areas. Anyone can get ...
Diagnosis. Your health care provider may diagnose lichen sclerosus by looking at the affected skin. You may need a biopsy to rule out cancer.
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, complications, treatment and self-care tips for this blotchy skin condition that affects the genital and anal areas.
It is most common on the skin of the vulva, foreskin of the penis and skin around the anus. Vulvar lichen sclerosus causes light-colored, itchy patches of skin ...
Overview. Lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is a condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. On skin, lichen planus often appears as purple, ...
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