Lichen Sclerosus Center - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga * Drs Husain & Austin  Drs Husain & Austin  Soon Lee MD  A Acne & Skin Care Center  Gloria J Stevens MD  Gloria J Stevens MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Chaparral Medical Group Inc  Laurie M Woll DO  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Pacific Coast Dermatology  Suwapang Pattummadith MD  Sorin Eremia MD  Elissa Gropen MD  Riverside Medical Clinic  West Dermatology Medical Group  California Dermatology Center  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  Fortunata Mendoza MD  Amar Medical Group  Daniel E Gormley MD  Jeffrey Rattet MD  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Boston Dermatology  Jacob Rispler MD  Magan Medical Clinic  Cheryl L Effron MD  Dean F Murphy MD  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Dermatology Associates  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Alexander Miller MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Richard H Chu MD  Jen-Yee Shen MD  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  High Desert Skin Center  Ingrid E Trenkle MD  Irene Lao MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  Alto Care Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  West Dermatology Medical Group  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Office  Samireh Z Said MD  James T Wang MD  Lawrence Sherwin MD  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Y Alyssa Kim MD  David B Friedman MD  Gene J Lin MD  Dong Chang MD  WEST DERMATOLOGY  Orange Coast Dermatology Inc  Hai T Tran  Talbert Medical Group  Charles Salinger MD  Preferred Dermatology  David A Voron MD Inc  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  Howard G Lang MD  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center Rancho Cucamonga, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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 SclerosusWhat is yeast?Yeast is a fungus scientifically referred to as Candida. The specific type of fungus most commonly responsible for vaginitis is Candida albicans. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina. In fact, it is estimated that between 20%-50% of healthy women normally carry yeast in the vaginal area.
What is vaginitis?Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is very common and is reported by as many as 75% of women at some point in their lives. Vaginitis can be caused by a number of infections, including bacteria (such as Gardnerella and gonorrhea), protozoans (such as trichomonas), and yeast (Candida). Vaginal yeast infection, which is the most common form of vaginitis, is often referred to as vaginal Candidiasis.
What is vulvitis?Vulvitis is inflammation of the external ... Other Related Lichen Sclerosus ArticlesEmergency Contact for Rancho Cucamonga
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