{"id":4075,"date":"2022-12-01T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innoxtech.in\/demo\/2022\/12\/01\/5-common-signs-of-lichen-sclerosus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T05:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:47:49","slug":"5-common-signs-of-lichen-sclerosus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/5-common-signs-of-lichen-sclerosus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Signs of Lichen Sclerosus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/10978-skin\">Your skin<\/a> plays a vital role in protecting your body. It keeps out external substances, helps regulate body temperature, and allows you to feel objects by touch. As your body\u2019s first line of defense, it\u2019s also prone to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/skin-disorders\">problems<\/a> like dry skin, moles, acne, and eczema.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Some skin conditions are rare and only affect specific areas of the body, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/lichen-sclerosus\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20374448\">lichen sclerosus<\/a>, which mainly affects the skin around your genitals and anal area. Lichen sclerosus isn\u2019t common, but there are signs to look out for. Five common ones are listed below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If you believe you\u2019re dealing with lichen sclerosus or have other concerns with your genital area,<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonurogyn.com\/about\">Dr. Neeraj Kohli<\/a> and our team here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonurogyn.com\/\">BostonUrogyn<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Understanding lichen sclerosus<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/lichen-sclerosus\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20374448\">Lichen sclerosus<\/a> is a condition that causes patchy, discolored skin to form in the genital and anal areas. It can affect anyone, but the risk is higher for:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Children younger than 10<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Men with uncircumcised penises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Men experiencing urinary incontinence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Women with autoimmune conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Women with low thyroid function<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Women going through menopause<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319952\">Most cases are found<\/a> in women experiencing menopause. The condition isn\u2019t contagious.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Common signs of lichen sclerosus<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The cause of lichen sclerosus isn&#8217;t entirely understood, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319952#causes\">risk factors include<\/a> immune system problems, hormone imbalances, family history, and skin damage due to other skin conditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Signs you may be experiencing lichen sclerosus include:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Discolored skin patches (often smooth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Blotchy, wrinkled skin patches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Soreness or burning sensation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Blistering, open sores, or bleeding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Fragile skin, leading to easy bruising<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">These symptoms usually appear on or near the genitals and anus, but the skin on your breasts, back, upper arms, and shoulders may also be affected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Vulvar lichen sclerosus can cause further complications, like painful sex due to drying and cracking of the skin and an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Treating lichen sclerosus<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Lichen sclerosus isn\u2019t curable, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319952#treatment\">it can be treated<\/a>. On occasion, the condition goes away on its own. Otherwise, steroid creams and ointments can help reduce inflammation and relieve itchiness, soreness, or scarring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If the condition is causing your vaginal opening to narrow, surgery can help widen the opening and reduce discomfort.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">At-home remedies to relieve lichen sclerosus symptoms include moisturizing the affected area, using lubricants during sex, avoiding rubbing or scratching, and wearing loose-fitting clothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">These treatment options work better if the condition is caught early. But if you have lichen sclerosus at any stage, we can help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonurogyn.com\/contactus\">Make an appointment<\/a> today with Dr. Kohli at either BostonUrogyn location, in Hudson or Wellesley, Massachusetts, to find relief.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon condition that affects the skin, most often around the genitals. Read on to learn the signs of lichen sclerosus and how it can be managed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4075"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4145,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4075\/revisions\/4145"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innoxtech.co.in\/bostonurogyn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}