Nature: Tacrolimus ointment is a safe adjuvant treatment for lichen sclerosus in boys Tacrolimus ointment is a safe adjuvant treatment for lichen sclerosus in boys Los Angeles Times: Regular checkups recommended even when lichen sclerosus is controlled The Spokesman-Review: Ask the doctors: Lichen sclerosus can occur in many places on the body I am a 64-year-old woman, and I was shocked when I was told I have lichen sclerosus. I have lesions on my wrist and arms, which cortisone cream has helped. I’m wondering if the gynecological changes ...

Understanding the Context

Ask the doctors: Lichen sclerosus can occur in many places on the body Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. It causes thin, white, patchy areas of skin that can be painful, tear easily, and itch. These areas can appear anywhere on the body, but are ... Lichen sclerosus of the penis can cause scarring at the glans, urethral stricture, and may be associated with squamous cell carcinoma.

Key Insights

Topical tacrolimus is effective against lichen sclerosus in ... Ashley Winter, MD, remembers the first time she Googled the skin condition lichen sclerosus. Most of the websites listed the autoimmune condition as a rare disease. In the realm of genital health, ... Q I am a 64-year-old woman, and I was shocked when I was told I have lichen sclerosus.

Final Thoughts

I have lesions on my wrist and arms, which cortisone cream has helped. I’m wondering if the gynecological changes ... DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A little more than two years ago, I was diagnosed with vulvar lichen sclerosus. My doctor prescribed a topical cream, which I still use once or twice each week. I have never been ...