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lichen scle·ro·sus

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  1. Lichen sclerosus

    Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease of unknown cause which can affect any body part of any person but has a strong preference for the genitals (penis, vulva) and is also known as balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) when it affects the penis. Lichen sclerosus is not contagious. There is a well-documented increase of skin cancer risk in LS, potentially improvable with treatment. LS in adult age women is normally incurable, but improvable with treatment, and often gets progressively worse if not treated properly. Most males with mild or intermediate disease restricted to prepuce or glans can be cured by either medical or surgical treatment.

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  1. Lichen sclerosus

    Lichen sclerosus is a disease of unknown cause that results in white patches on the skin, which may cause scarring on and around genital skin. Several risk factors have been proposed, including autoimmune diseases, infections and genetic predisposition. There is evidence that LS can be associated with thyroid disease.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lichen sclerosus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lichen sclerosus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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