July 22, 2003 -- Topical tacrolimus is effective in anogenital lichen sclerosus, according to two case reports in the July issue of the Archives of Dermatology. Six patients in one series and another ...

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 ...

Lichen sclerosus of the penis can cause scarring at the glans, urethral stricture, and may be associated with squamous cell carcinoma. Topical tacrolimus is effective against lichen sclerosus in ...

Dr. Margaret Cocks is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of vulvar dermatoses, including lichen sclerosus, lichen planus and lichen simplex ...

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, ...

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A lichen sclerosus diet is a sought-after subject for those with the chronic condition; the hope is that eating or avoiding certain foods may help alleviate symptoms. The condition is not well ...