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.
How do members experience lichen sclerosus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lichen sclerosus*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for lichen sclerosus*
Who has lichen sclerosus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 14 | |
30s | 28 | |
40s | 53 | |
50s | 84 | |
60s | 125 | |
70+ | 77 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 32 | |
Female | 345 |