Lichen Sclerosus Center - Rowlett, TX
Rowlett 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 Rowlett * Howsden Dermatology  Howsden Dermatology  Richard N Rudnicki DO  White Rock Dermatology PA  Dermatology Associates of Dallas  John P Cheek Jr. MD PA  Dermatology Center Of Dallas  Dermatology Center Of Dallas  Dermatology Center Of Dallas  Jerold Michaelson MD  Thornwell H Parker III MD  Samuel E Steinmetz MD  Lynne J Roberts MD  Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau MD  Modern Dermatology  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  Consulting Dermatologic Specialists  Lucius Cook III MD  Sara Chapman MD  George A Wooming MD  Howard Rubin MD  Robert C Terrill MD  Matthew D Barrows MD  Michael Golden MD  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Christine D Brown MD  Skin Specialists PA  Daniel Achtman MD & Carmine G McConnell MD  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Center for Dermatology  Dallas Center for Dermatology  Donald Brooking MD  Baylor Hair Research & Treatment  Park Cities Dermatology Center  Park Cities Dermatology Center  Ed Miller MD  David Shelmire MD  Derm Laser Institute Of Dallas  Dermatology Treatment & Research Center  Dermatology Treatment & Research Center  Dallas Diagnostic Association  Dallas Diagnostic Association  North Texas Dermatology  North Texas Dermatology  North Texas Dermatology  Farhad Niroomand MD  Lilly Schaffer MD  Raymond Blackburn MD  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Phillip Eichhorn MD  John L Kestel Jr. MD  Cooper Clinic  Daniel D Witheiler MD  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants  Dermatology Consultants  Dermatology and Skin Surgery  Susana Poliak MD  Rodgers Dermatology  Trinity Dermatology  Trinity Dermatology  Las Colinas Dermatology PA  Dermatology Consultants of Frisco  Frisco Dermatology Laser and Surgery Center  Aftergut Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Bernard Kornell MD  Dermatology Institute of North TX PA  Carolyn B Lyde MD  Carolyn B Lyde MD  Cathleen P Bateman MD  Michael Dunnigan MD  Flower Mound Dermatology  James R Bond Jr. MD  S Robert Harla DO Rowlett, TexasUpcoming 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 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 Rowlett
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Itching
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