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Lichen Sclerosus on leg

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karen63826
karen63826

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone has experienced lichen sclerosus on other parts of their body other than genitals? My only case stems from my upper thigh to my knee, but I cant find anything online about it without being genital related. Just wanting to know other peoples experiences 😃

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  • Alex1968
    Alex1968 karen63826

    Posted

    I don’t have this problem but was talking to my doctor recently and she said she had a patient where the LS went up his back.

    Hope this helps.

    • karen63826
      karen63826 Alex1968

      Posted

      that does help thankyou! i was diagnosed 10 years ago so im worried it was misdiagnosed

  • MaynardB
    MaynardB karen63826

    Edited

    Google Lichen Planus instead for more info.

    • karen63826
      karen63826 MaynardB

      Posted

      I was diagnosed 10 years ago with lichen slerosus, do you think it could be wrong? it looks more like bruising and thick skin than white dots

    • MaynardB
      MaynardB karen63826

      Edited

      I think one could have both LS and LP at the same time. They are similar, just more location dependent. Once autoimmune, it is quite common to develop more than one autoimmune condition.

    • karen63826
      karen63826 MaynardB

      Edited

      When I went to the doctors 10 years ago I was misdiagnosed with a skin fungal infection for 2 years before they decided it was LS. I was put on medication and it became less aggressive after 4 years but now im worried it might be back. Thanks for your advice I'll take it to the doctor!

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