Lichen Sclerosus Center - Largo, FL
Largo 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 Largo * Diagnostic Clinic Countryside Clearwater  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  David H Nathan MD  George Pavlidakey MD  Phyllis K Murphy MD  Sam Stieglitz MD  Clearwater Dermatology  Clearwater Dermatology  Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology Clinic  Mahoney Dermatology Specialists PA  Melanie R Haynes MD  Gary L Heller DO  Thomas J Sultenfuss MD  Countryside Dermatology & Laser Center  J Cedric Thornton MD  Roger W Altman MD  Roger W Altman MD  Brummitte Dale Wilson MD & Associates  Visage Dermatology  Arnold E Ison MD  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  John F Kirk MD  Robert P Albergo MD  Bonita Drake MD  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Christopher G Nelson MD PA  John L Millns Jr. MD PA  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  John L Millns Jr. MD PA  Academic Alliance in Dermatology  Suncoast Skin Solutions Inc  Dermatology Health Care  Citrus Park Dermatology PA  Robert R Tawil MD  Castellano Specialty Center  Colorado Health & Youth LLC  Luis T Menendez MD  Kathleen Leber MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  South Tampa Dermatology  C Lance Kane MD & Dirk W Suringa MD  C Lance Kane MD & Dirk W Suringa MD  Henry E Wiley III MD PA  Donald W Taylor MD  Michael A Scannon MD  Caban Skin Institute  Michael A Scannon MD  Michael A Scannon MD  John A Cottam MD  Michael J Sakellarides MD  New Image Dermatology  New Image Dermatology  Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PA  Seth B Forman MD  University of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of South Florida Physicians Group Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Peter A Donelan MD  Thomas N Trunnell MD  Moffitt Cancer Center  Center for Dermatology & Skin Surgery Inc  Drs Hanno Rinker & Sotomayor  Drs Hanno Rinker & Sotomayor  Drs Hanno Rinker & Sotomayor  Drs Hanno Rinker & Sotomayor  Gulf Coast Dermatology  Florida Medical Clinic PA  SDM PLC  The Bowman Institute for Dermatologic Surgery  Jeffrey S Beard MD  Philip M Catalano MD  Peter J Mattina Jr. MD  John W Demetree MD PA  Susan H Weinkle MD  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Ted F Kadivar MD PA  Riverside Medical Center  Manatee Dermatology  Manatee Dermatology  Teresa P Brandt MD  Teresa P Brandt MD  Bay Dermatology  Brandon Dermatology  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Prakit Jeerapaet MD  Nancy Simons Ling MD PA  Point of Care Clinic  University Park Dermatology  University Park Dermatology  Dermatology at Lakewood Ranch  Skin Smart Dermatology Largo, FloridaUpcoming 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.
Is a circumcision safe?Circumcision is generally a safe surgical procedure if the following conditions are met:
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