Dear Dr. Roach: In July 1998, a skin biopsy gave me a diagnosis of lichen simplex chronicus. I suffered with this for over four years, and my symptoms worsened with heat, stockings or coverings.

Context Explanation

Ice, ... CASE #1: Lichen simplex chronicus (lichen nuchae) The diagnosis was lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), a secondary reactive process that results from scratching or rubbing and manifests clinically as ... Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is also known as neurodermatitis. This term refers to a chronic itchy condition of the skin that appears to get worse with scratching.

Insight Material

This scratching leads to the skin ... Lichen sclerosus is a long-term inflammatory skin condition. It creates patches of shiny white skin that’s thinner than normal. The condition can affect any part of your body, but it most commonly ... Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon, long-term skin condition where small patches of skin become thin and colorless.

Final Conclusion

The condition can affect any part of the body but most often occurs in the skin around ... Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that can increase your risk of cancer. It’s not a type of cancer on its own, but treating this condition can help you prevent vulvar cancer. Lichen sclerosus ... I thought I had thrush and tried to treat it with over-the-counter medicine. After seeing a doctor and explaining my symptoms, I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus.

I had never heard of the condition ... Los Angeles Times: Regular checkups recommended even when lichen sclerosus is controlled