Lichen Sclerosus Center - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita * Orange Coast Dermatology Inc  WEST DERMATOLOGY  James T Wang MD  William R Bartok MD  The Skin Center  The Skin Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Frances Segal MD  Saddleback Dermatology & Laser Center  Brian R Toy MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Robert Carlin MD  Michael A Wong MD  Green Dermatologic Medical Group  Green Dermatologic Medical Group  Edward M Kramer MD  Laguna Woods Dermatology  Laguna Woods Dermatology  Saddleback Medical Group  Lenore M Sikorski MD  Dermatology & Laser Center  Kathleen Hutton MD  Jeffrey A Klein MD Inc  Jeffrey A Klein MD Inc  Southern California Skin and Laser  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  Lorrie J Klein MD  Hamid Towhidian MD PC  Partners In Health  Associates In Dermatology  Vincent R Duda MD & Quan H Nguyen MD  Green Dermatology Group  Total Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Group of Irvine  Drs Freed & Strauss  James S Waldman MD  Cosmetic Surgery Clinics  Glenn I Goldberg DO  Y Alyssa Kim MD  Howard G Lang MD  Gary C Lee MD  Elizabeth H Steinberg MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Office  Samireh Z Said MD  Donna West MD  Lawrence Sherwin MD  Newport Coast Dermatology  Dorothy M Ray MD  Monica M Bonakdar MD Inc  Kathleen Hutton MD  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Marguerite J Critelli MD Inc  Bayview Dermatology & Laser Med Center Inc  Newport Dermatology & Laser Associates  Gerald T Gostanian MD  David C Herzlinger MD  Kathleen Hutton MD  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Kathleen Hutton MD  Dorothy M Ray MD  Edward Rohaly MD  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Silverberg Surgical & Medical Group  Ziering Medical  Cheryl L Effron MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  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  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Alto Care Medical Group  Marvous Saunders MD  Helton Skin & Laser Institute  Daniel C Dwyer MD  Margaret M Shannon MD Inc  Pacific Hair Institute Rancho Santa Margarita, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 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 Santa Margarita
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Itching
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