Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus with Cutaneous Distribution Simulating Lichen Planus
Lichen sclerosus (LS) et atrophicus is a disease of unknown etiology, although hereditary, endocrine, and autoimmune factors are known to be involved. While the anal and genital regions are predominantly affected, only 2.5% of patients present with extragenital lesions, particularly of the trunk, ne...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2010-04-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/313821 |