lichen sclerosus

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
skin disorder
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
adults
children
females
males
genital area
anal area
gptkbp:chronicCondition true
gptkbp:complication sexual dysfunction
scarring
increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical examination
skin biopsy
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1887
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label lichen sclerosus
gptkbp:notContagious true
gptkbp:otherName lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:riskFactor autoimmune disease
female sex
postmenopausal status
gptkbp:symptom pain
white patches
itching
discomfort
skin thinning
gptkbp:treatment immunosuppressive agents
topical corticosteroids
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BXO
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6