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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. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 30-year old asked:
Does Lichen sclerosus usually have many symptoms?
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A 66-year old female asked:
I have Lichen Sclerosus quite bad ive tried various meds but nothing helped can you advise me what to do?
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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 38-year old male asked:
What is lichen planus ?
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A 36-year old asked:
Any cures for 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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A 50-year old asked:
How can I treat lichen planus skin disease?
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A 64-year old female asked:
Will a low oxalate diet help Lichen Scerlosis?
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A 70-year old female asked:
Can lichen plantus cause numbness in my tongue?
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A 53-year old male asked:
how to diagnose lichen planus in my buccul cavity?
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A 53-year old male asked:
what is the treatment of lichen planus whitout doing biopsy ?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is it hard to tell if bumps are lichen planus or possibly molluscum?
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A 38-year old asked:
In what way can you get a doctor to diagnosis vaginal lichen planus?
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A 33-year old asked:
Please help! What is the difference between lichen planus and leukoplakia?
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A 36-year old asked:
What is the difference in appearance between lichen planus and leukoplakia?
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A 31-year old female asked:
What help is their for Lichen Planus? I have tried many oral pain medicine
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A 69-year old female asked:
What kind of physician would I go to for lichen planus and Raynard's Sydrome?
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A 48-year old asked:
I'm diagnosed with lichen planus on my tongue. what makes your cells do this?
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A 24-year old asked:
If lichen amyloidosis is so rare, how could five members of my family have it?
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A 45-year old asked:
When illnesses like lichen planus result from medical treatment, what is it called?
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A 32-year old asked:
What to do if I have been diagnosed with lichen planus on my tongue. what makes your cells do this?
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A 27-year old asked:
I dont have any autoimmunities like hepatitus etc.. how did i get lichen planus. no one in my family has it.?
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A 36-year old asked:
There is no confidence left in me because of lichen planus dark spots are all over on my body..is there any hope for me?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I want to buy some effective medicine for lichen amyloidosis. But I'm in Malaysia. Please consult me How to buy it? And which medicine?
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A member asked:
Is this lichen planus? I've recently noticed a series of fine white lines on the lower side of my left cheek. They don't hurt, and from the research I've done it sounds like it's not a big deal. However, I am worried that it might turn into erosive lichen
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How do I cure lichen planus?
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A 26-year old female asked:
best treatment for lichen planus?
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A 40-year old asked:
Could you identify: lichen planus?
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How can you pronounce lichen planus?
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