Lichen sclerosus is a long-term inflammatory skin condition. It creates patches of shiny white skin that’s thinner than normal. The condition can affect any part of your body, but it most commonly ...

Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon, long-term skin condition where small patches of skin become thin and colorless. The condition can affect any part of the body but most often occurs in the skin around ...

The condition itself isnt well understood, but some health experts believe its caused by autoimmune issues. Avoiding certain ...

I thought I had thrush and tried to treat it with over-the-counter medicine. After seeing a doctor and explaining my symptoms, I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. I had never heard of the condition ...

A new study of female Medicare beneficiaries reveals that vulvar lichen sclerosus affects 7 out of every 1,000 women aged 65 and older, significantly higher than rates seen in younger populations. The ...

Ashley Winter, MD, remembers the first time she Googled the skin condition lichen sclerosus. Most of the websites listed the autoimmune condition as a rare disease. In the realm of genital health, ...

If you're concerned about discomfort or irritation in your intimate area, it could be vulval lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin disease that can impact not just your physical health but also your ...

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an inflammatory disease of unknown aetiology and pathogenesis. It is a disorder of the skin, which is most common in the genital area but can occur anywhere on the body. It ...

I am a rare disease warrior. For 19 years, I kept it a secret. I was ashamed, in chronic pain, and every bit alone. It’s a relentless disease. It’s torture to the body. It’s absolute torment. I lived ...

Lichen sclerosus of the penis can cause scarring at the glans, urethral stricture, and may be associated with squamous cell carcinoma. Topical tacrolimus is effective against lichen sclerosus in ...