Chi cura il lichen sclerosus?
I trattamenti spesso si limitano ad alleviare i sintomi e cercare di bloccare il progredire delle lesioni cutanee e mucose date dal lichen scleroatrofico; le cure inoltre prevedono la collaborazione di più medici specialisti come ginecologo, urologo, chirurgo e dermatologo.
Dove curare il lichen sclerosus?
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- ASST Lariana – Ospedale S.
- ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia – Spedali Civili di Brescia – Ospedale dei Bambini – U.O. Dermatologia.
- Ospedale Mangiagalli Milano – UOC Ginecologia.
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano – UO Dermatologia.
What is lichen sclerosus?
Lichen sclerosus. Lichen sclerosus Lichen sclerosus is a rare skin condition characterized by white, blotchy patches of skin. Lichen sclerosus in genital area. Lichen sclerosus in genital area Lichen sclerosus may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves the skin of the vulva, foreskin of the penis or skin in the anal area.
Should I talk to my doctor about my lichen sclerosus symptoms?
See your doctor if you have signs and symptoms common to lichen sclerosus. If you’ve already been diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, see your doctor every six to 12 months to be checked for any skin changes or treatment side effects. The cause of lichen sclerosus is unknown. An overactive immune system or an imbalance of hormones may play a role.
What is the prognosis of lichen sclerosus (LS)?
Lichen sclerosus of anogenital sites is associated with an increased risk of vulval, penile or anal cancer ( squamous cell carcinoma, SCC). Cancer is estimated to affect up to 5% of patients with vulval lichen sclerosus. Cancer is more likely if the inflammatory disease is uncontrolled.
Is vulval lichen sclerosus an autoimmune disease?
Lichen sclerosus is often classified as an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are associated with antibodies to a specific protein. Extracellular matrix protein-1 (ECM-1) antibodies have been detected in 60–80% of women with vulval lichen sclerosus.