Article
[Lichen sclerosus].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde - 2 Jun 2007
Van Rossum M M, van der Avoort I A M, de Hoop D, Dukel L, van der Vleuten C J M, de Hullu J A
Abstract excerpt
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic disorder of skin and mucosa which affects patients of all age groups, particularly women, but also men. It is most commonly seen on the female genital skin, but it also occurs on extragenital areas. Most patients complain of itching and, less frequently, a burning sensation, dyspareunia, dysuria and painful defecation are reported. The cause of lichen sclerosus is largely unknown....
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