Lichen Sclerosus Center - Chicopee, MA
Chicopee 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 Chicopee * Dermatology & Laser Center  Robert Letteney MD  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  Peter T Demos MD  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  James H Ratner MD  Hampshire Dermatology and Skin Health Center  Nicholas Greco MD  Pioneer Valley Dermatology PC  Northampton Dermatology Associates PC  County Dermatology  Joel P Gordon MD  Fallon Meidcal Center Dermatology  Daniel E Viders MD PC  Advanced Dermatology  Gerald C Gladstone MD  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  Kuchnir Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Fred E Mensch MD  Behzad Parhizgar MD  Dermatology Associates of Worcester County  Dermatology Center In The Berkshires PC  Skin Clinic  Karen Rothman MD  J Lawrence Dohan MD  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Kuchnir Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Ayer & Westford Dermatology  Peter Muz MD  Monika Berg MD  Vicki A Chavin MD  David Rosenthal MD  Metro-West Dermatology  Linda M Ameri MD  Lawrence E Yellen MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dawn X Ding MD PC  Jay Goldstein MD  North Attleboro Medical Center  Skin & Laser Surgery Center of New England  Michael T Rosenbaum MD  Dermatology and Skin Care Associates  Steven P Smith MD  Dermatology Specialists of Wellesley  Stephen V Tang MD  Dermatology and Skin Care Associates  Chelmsford Dermatology PC  Chelmsford Dermatology PC  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Krauss Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Attleboro Dermatology  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Partners  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Partners  Dermatology Partners  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Paul Birnbaum MD  Jay L Cohen MD  Francis Renna MD  Dermatology Associates of Waltham  Advanced Dermatology of Melrose  Lisa Cohen MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Medical Centers of Greater Lowell  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Integrative Dermatology  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates Chicopee, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Chicopee
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