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Vulval lichen sclerosus images. Created 2007. > Go to the image library. See also Anogenital lichen sclerosus in skin of colour images.
Lichen sclerosus is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder that most often affects genital and perianal areas. Older names for lichen sclerosus include lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, kraurosis vulvae (in women), and balanitis xerotica obliterans (in males).
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS. Features of vulvar lichen sclerosus — Some people with vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) feel dull, painful discomfort in the vulva, while others have no symptoms. The most common symptoms include: Vulvar itching – The most common symptom of vulvar LS is itching.
View the slideshow below for lichen sclerosus pictures. What are the symptoms of lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerosus usually affects the perianal region, which is the area around the anus, and either the vulva or the penis. In rare cases, it may also affect the: mouth. breasts. neck. back. thighs.
The primary symptoms of lichen sclerosus include white, raised spots on your vulva, anus, foreskin or the tip of your penis (glans). They cause itching , soreness, discomfort or burning. Other symptoms include:
Lichen sclerosus (LIE-kun skluh-ROW-sus) is a condition that causes patchy, discolored, thin skin. It usually affects the genital and anal areas. Anyone can get lichen sclerosus but postmenopausal women are at higher risk.
Lichen Sclerosus (Vulvar and Perianal Findings) This photo shows atrophy and hypopigmentation in the vulvar and perianal areas. Image provided by E. Laurie Tolman, MD.
LS usually occurs in the anogenital region but can develop on any skin surface. Vulvar LS is the most common clinical presentation. The clinical manifestations and diagnosis of vulvar LS will be reviewed here. The management of vulvar LS is reviewed separately.
Lichen sclerosus (pronounced 'lie-ken scler-roe-suss') is a skin condition that mainly affects the genital skin (vulva) in women and the penis in men. It most commonly occurs in middle-aged women. Symptoms include itch, soreness and changes in the appearance of affected skin.
Lichen sclerosus may appear as white spots on the vagina and is most common on the vulvas of women but may occur in other areas. When lichen sclerosus affects non-genital regions, it is...