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What is lichen sclorosus? What are current treatments for this disease, and when you should call /see a doctor? It is a kind of uncommon long-term problem of skin. The areas of skin that affected by this disease are more likely to be patchy, and thinner & more white than normal. It can occur on the skin of any part of the body, but in many cases it usually affects skin around the anus (anal areas) and around genital area (foreskin of the penis or skin of vulva).
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Anyone has a chance of getting this skin problem, but it is relatively more common in women (particularly for those who have postmenopuase phase (the phase after menopause))! But it also can occur in men (uncommon) and even in kids (rare). Uncircumcised boys or men may have higher risk than others who are circumcised.