Lichen Sclerosus Treatment with amazing results for our patients. | Elite Aesthetics

🤩 Are you LICHEN the lichens?! But… what is a lichen?! They are a composite organism, where fungus and algae or cyanobacteria partner in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungus provides structure, protection, and moisture retention, while the algae or cyanobacteria produces food through photosynthesis. Lichens grow all around the world on rocks, vegetation, soil, fences, and sidewalks. They grow very slowly, sometimes only a few millimeters per year, and many species live for decades or

Symptoms of lichen sclerosus include: ‼️ itchy white patches around the genitals or anus that may bleed if scratched. There are some things you can do to help ease the symptoms of lichen sclerosus, including using an emollient soap substitute instead of regular soap. 🌟There’s no cure for lichen sclerosus, but you can ease symptoms with prescription treatment. #lichensclerosus #vulvaitch #womenhealth #dermatologistrecommended #riversideskinandlaserclinic | Riverside Skin & Laser Clinic

Please don’t ignore vulvar itching! Lichen sclerosus is a common condition that causes itchy patches of skin. In women, these may occur on the vulva. This often goes undiagnosed for years because women are often too embarrassed to tell their doctor about their symptoms. If left untreated, it can cause a lifetime of debilitating itch and painful genital scarring. Fortunately, treatment generally reduces and, in some cases, eliminates symptoms and future scarring. I included a photo that is not on