Article: Questions and Answers About Lichen Sclerosus.(Pamphlet)

Article: Perirectal pruritus.(Dermatology Report)(lichen ...
Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings;  July 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... What is your diagnosis? DIAGNOSIS: Lichen sclerosus, also known as lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, balanitis xerotica obliterans ... kraurosis vulvae (in women). DISCUSSION Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous ...

Article: Balanitis xerotica obliterans: A form of lichen ...
Southern Medical Journal;  January 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Lichen sclerosus is a chronic dermatosis characterized by atrophic ... glans and prepuce often the only sites involved. Lichen sclerosus is also known as vulvar dystrophy, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, kraurosis vulvae, hypoplastic ...

Article: Lichen sclerosus often persists into adulthood. ...
OB GYN News;  February 15, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... than half of prepubescent girls with lichen sclerosus continued to have symptoms into adulthood ... Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Lichen sclerosus, an inflammatory dermatosis that ... anogenital area, occurs in both sexes. Lichen sclerosus is quite common, with an estimated ...

Article: Myths, misconceptions cloud management of lichen ...
OB GYN News;  August 15, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... diagnosis and management of vulvar lichen sclerosus, Dr. Elizabeth Edwards said at a ... Medicine. Conventional wisdom holds that lichen sclerosus is most commonly a disorder of postmenopausal ... N.C. She said that she has seen lichen sclerosus in patients of all ages and also ...

Article: Clobetasol ointment: topical steroids urged for lichen ...
OB GYN News;  May 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ... ... Approximately 10%-15% of all cases of lichen sclerosus occur in children, with girls outnumbering ... Medicis. The clinical features of lichen sclerosus include hypopigmentation, atrophy ... Lake City. The etiology of pediatric lichen sclerosus is unknown, but there may be an ...

Article: Use Clobetasol on Lichen Sclerosus, Then Biopsy.
OB GYN News;  May 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ... ... patient presents with what appears to be lichen sclerosus of the vulva, it is often a good ... inflammatory dermatoses of the vulva, lichen sclerosus is the most common and has the highest ... University of California, Davis. Lichen sclerosus--symmetrical, confluent skin involvement ...

Article: Dermatologic disorders can mimic child abuse.(Clinical ...
Pediatric News;  April 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... STOWE, VT. -- Phytophotodermatitis and lichen sclerosus are two skin disorders that can be mistaken ... plants containing psoralen, he said. Lichen sclerosus, previously known as lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, also may arouse concern ...