Lichen Sclerosus Center - Gresham, OR
Gresham 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 Gresham * Richard Phipps MD  Timothy M Brown MD PC  Sunny205Dermatology  Providence Medical Group Glisan  Providence Medical Group Glisan  East Portland Dermatology  Eastmoreland Dermatology  Knott Street Dermatology PC  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Department of Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  OHSU Dermatology  Clark E Sisk MD  The Portland Clinic  Allergy, Asthma & Dermatology Associates PC  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Portland Dermatology Clinic LLP  Northwest Dermatology & Laser Clinic PC  Patricia L Norris MD  Janet L Roberts MD  Debbie L Miller MD  Oregon Derm & Research Ctr Phoebe Rich MD  Margaret A Hewitt MD  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  Lake Oswego Dermatology Group  The Portland Clinic  Larry L Peterson MD  Advanced Dermatology of Oregon  Wilmette Surgical Specialties LLP  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  David J Pokorny MD PhD  Dermatology Associates  Key Laser Institute for Aesthetic Medicine  Klein Dermatology and Associates  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Providence Medical Group Sunset  Cornell Dermatology Clinic  Aloha Dermatology Clinic  Allcare Family Dermatology  Yamhill Valley Dermatology  Carolyn I Hale MD  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  Dermatology Clinics PC  Hood River Dermatology  W Scott Serrill MD  Abigail L Haberman MD  The Corvallis Clinic Dermatology Gresham, OregonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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