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Lichen sclerosus is a disorder in which the skin becomes thin, wrinkles, and whitened. The most common symptoms include itching and pain at the affected areas, most commonly the clitoris and labia (although any skin surface can be affected). Lichen sclerosis typically affects postmenopausal women, however it does sometimes occur in men, children, and premenopausal women. Because of its association with postmenopausal women, it is thought that lichen sclerosis is related to low estrogen states. | Lichen sclerosus is a disorder in which the skin becomes thin, wrinkles, and whitened. The most common symptoms include itching and pain at the affected areas, most commonly the clitoris and labia (although any skin surface can be affected). Lichen sclerosis typically affects postmenopausal women, however it does sometimes occur in men, children, and premenopausal women. Because of its association with postmenopausal women, it is thought that lichen sclerosis is related to low estrogen states. | ||
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Revision as of 21:56, 1 September 2016
Background
Lichen sclerosus is a disorder in which the skin becomes thin, wrinkles, and whitened. The most common symptoms include itching and pain at the affected areas, most commonly the clitoris and labia (although any skin surface can be affected). Lichen sclerosis typically affects postmenopausal women, however it does sometimes occur in men, children, and premenopausal women. Because of its association with postmenopausal women, it is thought that lichen sclerosis is related to low estrogen states.