Lichen Sclerosus Center - Fond du Lac, WI
Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac * Fond Du Lac Regional Clinic Dermatology  Affinity Medical Group Dermatology  Aurora Health Center West End  Fox Cities Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Affinity Medical Group Dermatology  West Bend Clinic  Kagen Dermatology Clinic  Tara L Passow MD  John W Faber MD  Cleveland Health Network Dermatology Clinic  Richard E Neils MD  Advanced Healthcare Cedar Creek  Madison Medical Affiliates  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Kevin S Myers MD  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  James E Berman MD  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  Aurora Health Center  Madison Medical Affiliates  Dermatopathology Lab  North Shore Dermatology SC  North Shore Dermatology SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Drs Cantieri, Braker & Nakata  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Cedar Creek  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Cedar Creek  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Affilated Dermatologists SC  Dermatology Services  James H Barnett MD  Amani A Maguid MD SC  Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin  Madison Medical Affiliates  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Wisconsin Dermatology Clinic  Michael J Smullen MD  Jordan A Moore MD  Linda G Rabinowitz MD  ProHealthcare Medical Associates  Layton Avenue Dermatology  Dermatology Clinic SC  Dermatology Clinic SC  Madison Medical Affiliates  Evonne M Winston MD  C Sue Conley MD  Internal Medicine Physicians  Dermatologic Surgery Associates  Layton Avenue Dermatology  UW Health East Dermatology  Dean East Clinic Family Practice  Aurora Burlington Clinic  Great Lakes Dermatology  Mercy Walworth Medical Center  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  UW Health Dermatology  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  Donald Schuster MD  Riverview Dean Clinic  Riverview Dean Clinic  Madison Psychiatric Associates  Advanced Dermatology Inc  Dean West Clinic  UW Health West Dermatology  UW Health West MOHS Surgery Clinic  UW Health West MOHS Surgery Clinic  Dean Specialty Clinic West Clinic Dermatology  Nyles R Eskritt MD  Beloit Clinic SC Fond du Lac, WisconsinUpcoming 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 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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