Lichen Sclerosus Center - Boynton Beach, FL
Boynton Beach Dermatologist Doctors for Lichen SclerosusType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Boynton Beach * Dermatology Associates of Boca  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Joseph C Gretzula DO  Palm Beach Dermatology Institute  Advanced Dermatology Care & Cancer  Advanced Dermatology Care & Cancer  Pineapple Grove Aesthetics & Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Ellis Gottesfield MD  William I Roth MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Jeffrey M Scricca MD  Jackie M Tripp MD PLC  Boca Raton Dermatology  Dr. Richard Rubenstein  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Barry Kuttner MD  Barry Kuttner MD  Charles E Griff MD PA  Charles E Griff MD PA  Charles E Griff MD PA  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Peter G Ballas II MD  Dermatology of Boca  Dermatology of Boca  Tamara L Gmitter MD  Sukal Skin Institute  Boca Raton Skin & Laser Center  Russel S Glaun MD PA  Tobi Richman-Steinhardt MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Center of Wellington PA  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Center of Wellington PA  Island Dermatology & Laser Institute  Heather E Houck MD  Skin & Laser Associates of Palm Beach  New Age Dermatology  Navarro Dermatology Skin & Vein Care  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Jeffrey Marcus MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Jay H Brachfeld MD  Michele J Moraes MD & Brian C Moraes DO  Boca Raton Skin Institute  Bauman Medical Group  RSB Dermatology Inc  The Center for Dermatology  Alan M Fischer Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Skin & Cancer Associates  Hecker Dermatology Group  Hecker Dermatology Group  Dan H Meirson MD  James W Franks DO  Lewis H Kaminester MD  Shagen Abovyan MD  Water's Edge Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  The Center for Dermatology  Shauna Kranendonk MD  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA Boynton Beach, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-06
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Lichen SclerosusRead the Lichen Sclerosus article » What is lichen sclerosus?Lichen sclerosus is a long-term problem of the skin. It mostly affects the genital and anal areas. Sometimes, lichen sclerosus appears on the upper body, breasts, and upper arms. Who gets lichen sclerosus?Lichen sclerosus appears in:
What are the symptoms?Early in the disease, small white spots appear on the skin. The spots are usually shiny and smooth. Later, the spots grow into bigger patches. The skin on the patches becomes thin and crinkled. Then the skin tears easily, and bright red or purple bruises are common. Sometimes, the skin becomes scarred. If the disease is a mild case, there may be no symptoms. Other symptoms are:
What causes lichen sclerosus?Doctors don't know the exact cause of lichen sclerosus. Some doctors think a too active immune system and hormone problems may play a role. It is also thought that people inherit the likelihood of getting the disease. Sometimes, lichen sclerosus appears on skin that has been damaged or scarred from some other previous injury. Lichen sclerosus is not contagious (it can't be caught from another person). How is it diagnosed?Doctors can look at severe lichen sclerosus and know what it is. But usually, a doctor takes a small piece of the skin patch (biopsy) and looks at it under a microscope. This allows doctors to make sure that it is not a different disease. How is it treated?If you have patches on the arms or upper body, they usually don't need treatment. The patches go away over time. Lichen sclerosus of the genital skin should be treated. Even i... Recommended Reading Related to Lichen SclerosusWhat is yeast?Yeast is a fungus scientifically referred to as Candida. The specific type of fungus most commonly responsible for vaginitis is Candida albicans. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina. In fact, it is estimated that between 20%-50% of healthy women normally carry yeast in the vaginal area.
What is vaginitis?Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is very common and is reported by as many as 75% of women at some point in their lives. Vaginitis can be caused by a number of infections, including bacteria (such as Gardnerella and gonorrhea), protozoans (such as trichomonas), and yeast (Candida). Vaginal yeast infection, which is the most common form of vaginitis, is often referred to as vaginal Candidiasis.
What is vulvitis?Vulvitis is inflammation of the external ... Other Related Lichen Sclerosus ArticlesEmergency Contact for Boynton Beach
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