Lichen sclerosus causes white patches on the skin around genital skin. The cause is unknown, but may be linked to autoimmune diseases, infections, thyroid disease, and genetic predisposition.
Sometimes no treatment is needed for certain cases of lichen sclerosus. If more severe, a strong cortisone or steroid creme can be used for several weeks. Surgery is also a treatment option.
A lichen is eukaryotic.
No, grass is a plant, and lichen is a fungus
They survive on presence of pollutants, more the pollutant more the lichen and vice versa.
No, it is not possible to die from lichen planus.
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Sometimes no treatment is needed for certain cases of lichen sclerosus. If more severe, a strong cortisone or steroid creme can be used for several weeks. Surgery is also a treatment option.
You cannot die from it alone. It mostly just causes discomfort, bleeding and pain. It usually goes away or a treatment by the doctor will help. However, though Lichen sclerosus does not cause skin cancer, the skin that is scarred by lichen sclerosus is more likely to develop skin cancer. If you have the disease, see the doctor every 6 to 12 months. The doctor can look at and treat any changes in the skin.
Yes. Use daily for several weeks to stop the symptoms and then twice weekly for maintenance.
By Mayo Clinic staffLichen sclerosus (LI-kun skluh-RO-sus) is an uncommon condition that creates patchy, white skin that's thinner than normal. Lichen sclerosus may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves skin of the vulva or skin around the anus.Lichen sclerosus in genital areaWhen they do occur, lichen sclerosus symptoms may include:Itching (pruritus), which can be severeDiscomfort, which is generally greater if lichen sclerosus appears on or around your genital or anal areasSmooth white spots on your skin that may grow into blotchy, wrinkled patchesTenderness of the affected areas of your skinEasy bruising or tearingIn severe cases, bleeding, blistering or ulcerated lesionsPainful intercourseThe uncomfortable itching and scarring that accompanies severe lichen sclerosus may narrow the vaginal opening and affect the ability or desire to have sexual intercourse.If this sounds like what you have, you need to see a doctor, as there is no over the counter product that can take care of this. A gynecologist that specializes in pelvic( vaginal) reconstruction or a dermatologist(wouldn't be my first choice) is your best bet. I hope this helps you.
By Mayo Clinic staffLichen sclerosus (LI-kun skluh-RO-sus) is an uncommon condition that creates patchy, white skin that's thinner than normal. Lichen sclerosus may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves skin of the vulva or skin around the anus.Lichen sclerosus in genital area When they do occur, lichen sclerosus symptoms may include:Itching (pruritus), which can be severeDiscomfort, which is generally greater if lichen sclerosus appears on or around your genital or anal areasSmooth white spots on your skin that may grow into blotchy, wrinkled patchesTenderness of the affected areas of your skinEasy bruising or tearingIn severe cases, bleeding, blistering or ulcerated lesionsPainful intercourseThe uncomfortable itching and scarring that accompanies severe lichen sclerosus may narrow the vaginal opening and affect the ability or desire to have sexual intercourse.If this sounds like what you have, you need to see a doctor, as there is no over the counter product that can take care of this. A gynecologist that specializes in pelvic( vaginal) reconstruction or a dermatologist(wouldn't be my first choice) is your best bet. I hope this helps you.
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I would suggest you get a physical exam done. You may have contracted an infection, especially if there's itching. Possible causes for dramitically swollen and itchy labia include dermatitis, thrush, lichen sclerosus, vulvular cancer, yeast infection... but seriously: Get it checked out.
See your health care provider and ask about other vulvar skin conditions, like vulvar lichen sclerosus, that can cause chronic itching. Most women with lichen sclerosus go undiagnosed for years because the itching or pain can be severe with no obvious skin changes in the early stages. If your gyncological health care provider is not comfortable with vulvar biopsy and diagnosis of vulvar conditions, ask for a referral to a specialist.
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Although there is no definitive cure and relapses are always possible, many things are used to try to treat the symptoms of this disease. Most commonly, topical or oral steroids (or even an injection into the site, depending where the lesions are and how severe they are) or antihistamines are used. Sometimes other medications, such as retinoid-based drugs (such as Accutane) are tried. For severe cases, immunosuppresants (drugs that lower the body's natural immune response) such as cyclosporine can be tried. One key is to try to reduce or eliminate stress since flare-ups seem to occur or be worse during stressful times. The main thing is to keep following up with a physician since each person is different and treatments need to be geared to individuals. Hope this helps! Dr. B.
infection is greatly increased when the outer layer of protective skin is broken. Skin usually repairs itself quickly; however, in the case of lichen simplex chronicus, healing skin causes more itching and more scratching causes a thickening of the skin