Lichen Sclerosus Center - Huntersville, NC
Huntersville 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 Huntersville * North Lake Dermatology  North Lake Dermatology  Lakeside Cosmetic Surgery Center  Lakeside Cosmetic Surgery Center  University Dermatology  University Dermatology  Wolfe Dermatology  North Carolina Dermatology Center  Esthetics Center for Dermatology  Dermatology Laser & Vein Specialists of The Carolinas  Dermatology Laser & Vein Specialists of The Carolinas  Mecklenburg Dermatology Associates  Stuart Y Wernikoff MD  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Dermatologic Laser Center  Carolina Skin Surgery Center  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Dermatologic Laser Center  Curtis W Schupbach MD  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Dermatologic Laser Center  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Charles E Reaves MD  Mid-Charlotte Dermatology  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Troutman Family Medicine  Arboretum Dermatology  Presbyterian Dermatology South  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Gary D Waldman MD  Carolina Dermatology LLC  Mecklenburg Dermatology Associates  Robert H Kahn MD  Dematology Practice of the Carolinas PA  Dematology Practice of the Carolinas PA  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Darst Dermatology  Mecklenburg Medical Group Ballantyne  Todd Helfman M.D., P.A.  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Frank L Foreman MD  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Hickory Dermatology  Hickory Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Viewmont Dermatology PA  Viewmont Dermatology PA  Dermatology Center of Hickory  Reed Dermatology  Reed Dermatology  Stanly Memorial Hospital  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Cleveland Dermatology PA  Davie Dermatology PA  Davie Dermatology PA  Davie Dermatology PA  Triad Dermatology  Winston Salem Dermatology & Surgery Center  Westgate Dermatology & Laser Center  Winston Salem Dermatology & Surgery Center  Premier Medical Associates  Premier Medical Associates  Winston-Salem Health Care Dermatology  Vade G Rhoades MD  Anne L White MD  Western Piedmont Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology  WFUBMC Dermatology Huntersville, North CarolinaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-04
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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.
Is a circumcision safe?Circumcision is generally a safe surgical procedure if the following conditions are met:
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