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Vitiligo (/ ˌ v ɪ t ɪ ˈ l aɪ ɡ oʊ /, vi-ti-leye-goh) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. [1] The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it may be related to immune system changes, genetic factors, stress, or sun exposure.
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease, of unknown cause, which can affect any body part of any person, but has a strong preference for the genitals (penis, vulva), and is also known as balanitis xerotica obliterans when it affects the penis.
The virus is spread either by direct contact, including sexual activity, or via contaminated objects such as towels. [4] The condition can also be spread to other areas of the body by the person themselves. [4] Risk factors include a weak immune system, atopic dermatitis, and crowded living conditions. [2]
Winnie Harlow, also known as Chantelle Brown-Young, has been one of the most talked about models during February's New York Fashion Week. The young model's skin condition, known as vitiligo, is ...
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They can also occur on internal surfaces like the opening to the urethra, inside the vagina, on the cervix, or in the anus. [13] They can be as small as 1–5 mm in diameter, but can also grow or spread into large masses in the genital or anal area. In some cases they look like small stalks. They may be hard ("keratinized") or soft. Their color ...
Affected area may spread rapidly through the rest of the body. Many hypothesize LSC has a psychosomatic origin. [3] Those predisposed to itch as a response to emotional tensions may be more susceptible to the itch-scratch cycle. It may also be associated with nervousness, anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders.
[1] [2] [3] It is usually acquired during sex, but can be spread via bedding, clothing and towels, and is more common in crowded conditions where there is close contact between people. [1] [4] The main symptom is an intense itch in the groin, particularly at night. There may be some grey-blue discolouration at the feeding site, and eggs and ...