Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the genital and anal areas, although it can occur on other parts of the body. This condition is characterized by white patches of skin that can lead to significant discomfort and complications if left untreated. Lichen sclerosus (LSc [4]) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease, of disputed cause, which can affect any body part of any person, but has a strong predilection for the genitals (penis, vulva); it has historically been called balanitis xerotica obliterans when it affects the penis. LSc is not contagious. Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that results in white plaques with epidermal atrophy and scarring. Lichen sclerosus has both genital and extragenital presentations and also goes by the names lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (dermatological literature), balanitis xerotica obliterans (glans penis presentation), and krau... Genital lichen sclerosus (LS) is a rare chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting the vulva after menopause. LS can have a profound impact on quality of life, as patients with vulvar involvement typically experience pruritus or dyspareunia, and in untreated or undertreated cases, patients...
