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What is Lichen Sclerosus?
Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon autoimmune condition that creates patchy, white skin that's thinner than normal. Lichen sclerosus may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves skin of the vulva, foreskin of the penis or skin around the anus.
What do patients take to treat Lichen Sclerosus and its symptoms?
| Treatments reported by members | Perceived effectiveness | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
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Hydrocortisone topical
(Cortifoam, Cortizone-10, Calmurid HC, Cortizone-5)
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1 |
These charts show data from Lichen Sclerosus patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Lichen Sclerosus at PatientsLikeMe?
- 53 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 24 say Lichen Sclerosus is their primary condition
| <20 | 20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60s | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 84% | Females |
|---|---|
| 16% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 3 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 10 | |
| 40-49 years | 11 | |
| 50-59 years | 4 | |
| 60-69 years | 1 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
These charts show data from Lichen Sclerosus patients who have completed their condition history