lichen sclerosis

• related: OBGYN, lichen simplex

• Pt: postmenopausal women
• cause: autoimmune, atrophy etiology. Benign lesion characterized by a thinning of the epidermis and fibrosis (sclerosis) of the underlying dermis.
• sx:
  • early stage: hypopigmented areas, increase sensitivity = intense itching with erosions/excoriations
  • chronic stage: scratching/irritation causes thickened skin (l