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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Main Authors: M. Gómez Vázquez, R. Navarra, M.T. Martin-Urda, C. Abellaneda, A. Quer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2010-04-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/313821