Lichen Sclerosus Center - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster 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 Lancaster * Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Lancaster Skin Center PC  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Natalie I Bene MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Stanton S Lebouitz MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  York Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Jerome W Buzas MD  Harriet Comite MD  Robert I Rudolph MD  Brownstone Dermatology Associates  Robert Nagy MD  David A Amato DO  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Daniel Dvorkin MD  Walter A Koerber Jr. MD  Charles E Vickerman MD  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Drew McCausland MD  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Robert A Rhodes MD  Padget Dermatology Associates  Padget Dermatology Associates  Hurley Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Christine M Sciara MD  Donna J Mackay MD  Rencic Dermatology  Chaddsford Dermatology  Dermatology LTD  Chaddsford Dermatology  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Aesthetic Dermatology Associates PC  Aesthetic Dermatology Associates PC  Joseph P McFarland MD  Main Line Dermatology  Gary R Kantor MD  Edward Ryan Jr. DO LLC  Serge N Kolev MD  Belvedere Medical Center  Montgomery Dermatology LLC  Sally Balin Medical Center  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology LTD  Sally Balin Medical Center  Sally Balin Medical Center  Dermatology LTD  Family Dermatology of the Lehigh Valley  Radnor Family Practice  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates Lancaster, PennsylvaniaUpcoming 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.
Is a circumcision safe?Circumcision is generally a safe surgical procedure if the following conditions are met:
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