Share on Facebook lichen (redirected fromLichen sclerosus) Thesaurus Medical Acronyms Encyclopedia Wikipedia Related to Lichen sclerosus:lichen planus,Lichen simplex chronicus,lichen sclerosus et atrophicus li·chen (lī′kən) n. 1.A composite organism made up of a fungus, usually an ascomycete,...
(macrophages containing phagocytosed melanin). Step sections may be required to reach a final diagnosis because of the patchy nature of the changes and the superimposed secondary changes like lichen simplex chronicus and infections. Additional biopsies with multiple steps may be needed in the erosive...
LS can cause a condition called lichen simplex chronicus in women. In this condition, the woman’s vulva (the outer part of the vagina) is involved. This happens when the skin in and around the vulva becomes thicker from constant itching and scratching. LS most commonly affects the glans ...
stasis dermatitis and lichen simplex chronicus, through verrucous changes. Scarring alopecia is differentiated from discoid lupus through biopsy and immunofluorescence. Mucosal non-erosive lesions can resemble leukoplakia
(macrophages containing phagocytosed melanin). Step sections may be required to reach a final diagnosis because of the patchy nature of the changes and the superimposed secondary changes like lichen simplex chronicus and infections. Additional biopsies with multiple steps may be needed in the erosive...
LS can cause a condition called lichen simplex chronicus in women. In this condition, the woman’s vulva (the outer part of the vagina) is involved. This happens when the skin in and around the vulva becomes thicker from constant itching and scratching. LS most commonly affects the glans ...