Overview Lichen sclerosus (LIE-kun skluh-ROW-sus) is a condition that causes patchy, discolored, thin skin. It usually affects the genital and anal areas. Anyone can get lichen …

Aug 21, 2023 · Lichen Sclerosus Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects skin on your genitals. Healthcare providers don’t understand what causes lichen sclerosus, but …

Feb 6, 2024 · Lichen sclerosus usually affects the skin around the anal or genital areas of adult women. Find out what it looks like and what causes it.

Lichen sclerosus is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder that most often affects the penile, vulval, and perianal areas. Treatment may involve washing gentlyonce or twice daily, …

Sep 27, 2022 · Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that commonly affects your genital area. It is most common in females over 50 years old, but can affect anyone. …

Jul 21, 2025 · Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition. It can lead to skin changes, painful sex, and, in rare cases, vulvar cancer. According to research, “one in 70 …

Lichen Sclerosus What is lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerosus is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes the skin to become thin, white, and wrinkly. Lichen sclerosus may occur in …

Lichen sclerosus is a rare skin disease that causes itchy and painful patches of thin, white, wrinkled-looking skin. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Sep 5, 2025 · Lichen sclerosus is a skin disorder that causes itchy, white patches on the genitals. It can be treated with topical corticosteroids and systemic medications. Untreated lichen …

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); …