Lichen Sclerosus Center - Haltom City, TX
Haltom City 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 Haltom City * Philip W Giles MD  Philip W Giles MD  Northeast Tarrant Dermatology Inc  Northeast Tarrant Dermatology Inc  Northeast Tarrant Dermatology Inc  Fort Worth Dermatology Associates PA  Fort Worth Dermatology Associates PA  C Leroy Goodman MD  Ralph A Brooks MD  Tarrant Dermatology Consultants  Tarrant Dermatology Consultants  Patrick Walsh MD  Dermatology & Laser Center  Samuel Silva MD  Drs Morris & Rajan  Drs Morris & Rajan  Stephen L Blum MD  Center for Skin & Cosmetic Dermatology  Center for Skin & Cosmetic Dermatology  Center for Skin & Cosmetic Dermatology  Center for Skin & Cosmetic Dermatology  Mid-Cities Dermatology Clinic  Mid-Cities Dermatology Clinic  Mid-Cities Dermatology Clinic  Arlington Dermatology  Gene P Ream MD  Mullanax Dermatology Associates  Mullanax Dermatology Associates  Mullanax Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Place PA  John Adnot MD  Southwest Cosmetic Dermatology Associates  Arlington Center for Dermatology  Robin Roberts MD  Danny R Thomas MD  Luat Q Nguyen MD  Southlake Dermatology  Southlake Dermatology  Charles D Kennard & Paul Martinelli MDs  Charles D Kennard & Paul Martinelli MDs  Donald R Paek MD  S Robert Harla DO  Steven D Pedro MD  James R Bond Jr. MD  Dermatology Southwest  Mansfield Dermatology  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Flower Mound Dermatology  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Frisco Dermatology Laser and Surgery Center  Las Colinas Dermatology PA  Carolyn B Lyde MD  Carolyn B Lyde MD  Dermatology Institute of North TX PA  Cathleen P Bateman MD  Clara H Henry MD  Bernard Kornell MD  Dermatology Consultants  Dermatology Consultants  Phillip Eichhorn MD  John L Kestel Jr. MD  Aftergut Dermatology  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Raymond Blackburn MD  Trinity Dermatology  Trinity Dermatology  Daniel D Witheiler MD  Farhad Niroomand MD  Dermatology Treatment & Research Center  Park Cities Dermatology Center  Park Cities Dermatology Center  Dermatology Treatment & Research Center  Ed Miller MD  David Shelmire MD  Derm Laser Institute Of Dallas  Dallas Center for Dermatology  Dallas Center for Dermatology  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  George A Wooming MD  Wade H Smith MD  Susana Poliak MD  Donald Brooking MD  Baylor Hair Research & Treatment  Christine D Brown MD  Dallas Associated Dermatologists Haltom City, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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