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Lichen Sclerosis

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Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems

The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA

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Lichen Sclerosis

by El, Jan 27, 2001 12:00AM

Tags: lichen, sclerosis, dermatology, eczema, simplex, symptomatic, treatment

Can you please tell me what this is? And how it is treated, and if it can be cured. Thanks!

Doctor's Answer

by Alan Rockoff, MD

, Jan 28, 2001 12:00AM

This is a condition of unknown cause, which mainly affects the labia in women. It results in thinned skin that's white and sensitive. Symptomatic treatment is available. For more information and pictures, check out this website:

http://www.dermnet.org.nz/

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

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