Lichen Sclerosus Center - Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins * Fort Collins Skin Clinic  Fort Collins Skin Clinic  Dermatology & Laser Center  Anne-Lise A Hultsch MD & Barbara Lynn West MD  Anne-Lise A Hultsch MD & Barbara Lynn West MD  Skin Care Specialists of Colorado  Skin Care Specialists of Colorado  Stephen P Castle DO  Longmont Clinic & Carbon Valley Medical Center  Twin Peaks Dermatology  Foothills Family Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Rocky Mountain Dermatology  Boulder Medical Center Dermatology  George R Russell MD  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Mountainview Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Flatirons Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Boyle Family Dermatology  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Chan & Carretero MDs  Alpine Dermatology Associates PLLC  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  H M Medical Consultants  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Karen J Johnson MD PC  David J Kerr MD  SkinCare Colorado  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  Expert Laser Clinic  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  Adrienne Stewart MD  Apex Dermatology Group  Apex Dermatology Group  Cherry Creek Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Front Range Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Colorado Dermatology Center  HealthMark A Center For Integrated Healing  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Center For Advanced Dermatology  C-Dermatology  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  William J Bowman MD  Drs Stone & Stone  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  Skin Secrets  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  James A Harris MD  Kaiser Dermatology  Paul W Orton MD  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC Fort Collins, ColoradoUpcoming 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 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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