She related the onset to significant stress at her job. Unknown. Biopsy showed lichen simplex chronicus. There are no clinical manifestations. Some areas of the skin may be predisposed to pruritus ...

Lichen simplex chronicus is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by scaly, thickened skin of the vulva (a term that refers to all the structures of the female external genitalia). It ...

Your board-certified dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat conditions like lichen planus, which can affect your skin, hair, and nails Your dermatologist’s training includes recognizing the ...

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MEN2A increases the risk of developing tumors (cancerous and noncancerous growths) in the endocrine system (the organs that produce hormones). MEN2A can also cause cutaneous lichen amyloidosis. This ...

MEN2A can also cause cutaneous lichen amyloidosis. This skin condition results in itchy patches of thick, scaly, bumpy, reddish-brown skin. The patches are usually on the shins, but may appear in ...

A new online guide has launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably. It is estimated that ...