Lichen Sclerosus Center - Brick, NJ
Brick 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 Brick * Michael L Sher MD LLC  Bruce L Warshauer MD  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Academic Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Gary V Karakashian MD  Forked River Dermatology  All-County Dermatology  William F Cosulich MD  Philip J Lobuono MD  William B O'Grady MD  J Barton Sterling MD  Risa J Gorin DO  Paul H Klenoff MD  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Hametz & Picascia Dermatology Associates  Freehold Skin Clinic  Center for Dermatologic Care  Advanced Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Associated Dermatologists  Kenneth A Grossman MD  Alan L Schechter MD PhD  Alan L Schechter MD PhD  Natalya Avanesova MD  Dermatology Associates of Central Jersey  Dermatology Associates of Central Jersey  Juan G Vaillant MD  Cosmetic Skin & Surgery Center  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Sandy S Milgraum MD  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Central Jersey Skin Care Associates  Windsor Dermatology PC  Windsor Dermatology PC  Windsor Dermatology PC  Jane M Lee MD  Jane M Lee MD  Eva B Stahl MD  Avenel Dermatology  Joseph Strauch MD  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Victor Silverstein MD  Penelope J Cohen MD  Daniel Kessel MD  Clark Dermatology  Bruce Jay Berger MD PA  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Anna V Kopec MD PA  RWJUMG Dermatology  RWJUMG Dermatology  John Vine MD  Steven M Herzberg MD  Princeton Dermatology  Henrietta E Abel MD  Dmitry Khasak MD  Dmitry Khasak MD  Advanced Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  The Dermatology Center  Robbie Beth Drossner MD  Thelma G Warshaw MD  Douglas Pravda MD  Lawrenceville Dermatology Associates  Lawrenceville Dermatology Associates  George I Weinberger MD  Richard R Eisenberg MD  Center For Dermatology & Laser Surgery  Warren Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Kent Beachler MD  Warren Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Livingston Dermatology Associates  Warren Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Affiliates  Associates in Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery of Essex & Union Brick, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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.
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