Lichen Sclerosus Center - Fishers, IN
Fishers 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 Fishers * Northside Dermatology LLC  Dawes & Fretzin Dermatology Group  Dawes & Fretzin Dermatology Group  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology of Noblesville  Dermatology Inc  Shideler Dermatology Group  Shideler Dermatology Group  Shideler Dermatology Group  Dermatology Associates  C William Hanke MD  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  Arthur J Sumrall MD  Patrick C Logan MD  Patrick C Logan MD  Dermatology Associates of Indiana  Dermatology Associates of Indiana  Peter L Winters MD  David H Kingsbury MD  Kathryn A Kroeger MD  Doctors Skin Care PC  Marc L Frost MD  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Inc  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  IU Medical Group Dermatology  Nancy L Havlik MD  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Robert E McCallister MD  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Greist & Ozols Dermatology  Greenfield Dermatology PC  Dermatology Inc  Cortese Dermatology PC  Richard M Storm MD  Greenwood Dermatology  Greenwood Dermatology  Greenwood Dermatology  David L Martin MD Inc  Mina D Swofford MD  Dermatology Inc  Dermatology, Inc.  Dermatology, Inc.  Barbara R Sturm MD  Franklin Dermatology  Alexander A Fondak MD  Randall Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Michael K Crider MD  University Dermatology Center  University Dermatology Center  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Lifetime Skin Care  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Spencer Dermatology Associates LLC  Spencer Dermatology Associates LLC  Bloomington Dermatology Clinic  William J Cron MD  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana  Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana  Swan Dermatology Center  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Clarian Arnett Clinic Lafayette  Bruce Younger MD  James R Parliament MD  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Fort Wayne Dermatology  Everett Linn Jones MD Fishers, IndianaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 SclerosusCircumcision: The Surgical Procedure » What is a circumcision?A circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin (the loose tissue) covering the glans (rounded tip) of the penis. Circumcision may be performed for religious or cultural reasons, or for health reasons. Newborn circumcision is thought to diminish the risk for cancer of the penis and lower the risk for cancer of the cervix in sexual partners. It is also believed to decrease the risk of urinary tract infections in infants and lower the risk of certain sexually transmitted diseases, especially HIV.
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