Lichen sclerosus is a progressive, inflammatory dermatosis characterized with porcelain white sclerotic plaques most commonly in the anogenital area of postmenopausal women. Children and men can also be affected. Extragenital involvement may occur. Even though the etiology is unknown; autoimmune, genetic, hormonal and infectious factors are suggested ...
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Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus with Cutaneous Distribution Simulating Lichen Planus
Lichen sclerosus (LS) et atrophicus is a disease of unknown etiology, although hereditary, endocrine, and autoimmune factors are known to be involved.
M. Gómez Vázquez+4 more
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Haemorrhagic bullae in a patient with lichen sclerosus et atrophicus treated with streptokinase. [PDF]
Helen Dunn, R A Fulton
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Detection of Expanded T Cell Clones in Skin Biopsy Samples of Patients with Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus by T Cell Receptor-γ Polymerase Chain Reaction Assays [PDF]
A. Lukowsky+3 more
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Obstetric, somatic and infectious risk factors for vulva sclerotic lichen
Relevance. Until now, disputes among scientists about its etiology, pathogenesis, nomenclature and risk factors for the development of vulvar lichen sclerosis have not subsided, which actualizes the need for scientific research aimed at solving these ...
Lyudmila K. Osipova+3 more
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Retrospective study of male lichen sclerosus and outcome in Leicester: 1995-9 inclusive: experience of a genitourinary medicine clinic [PDF]
Derek T P Evans
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Childhood vulval lichen sclerosus and sexual abuse are not mutually exclusive diagnoses [PDF]
John Powell
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Lichen sclerosus of the glans is significantly associated with penile carcinoma [PDF]
Giuseppe Micali
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Lichen Sclerosus of the Eyelid [PDF]
Christopher T. Shah+2 more
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