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Lichen sclerosus

Also called: LS and white spot disease
A chronic condition that causes thin, white patches of skin, usually in the genital area.
  • Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging rarely required
  • Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
This condition occurs primarily in girls who haven't started menstruating and in postmenopausal women. Lichen sclerosus is thought to be related to genetics, immune disorders, trauma, or infection.
Lichen sclerosus can cause discomfort, itching, and easy bruising or tearing of the skin.
Treatment is usually topical corticosteroid ointments or creams used to reduce itching and complications.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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