What Is Lichen Sclerosus?
1. What Are the Symptoms of Lichen Sclerosus?
Lichen sclerosus presents with several symptoms, but the most obvious one is the discoloration of the skin. If you have very light skin, you might not notice these patches at first. If you have a medium to dark complexion, the wrinkly, white patches of thinning skin should be more noticeable.
If you are female, you may notice these patches on your vulvar area, and they may even stretch to your anal area. They can cause itching, pain, easy bleeding, and even pain during sex. If you are male, you may have painful erections or pain while urinating, depending on the location of the affected skin.
