What Is Lichen Sclerosus?
3. Is Lichen Sclerosus Contagious?
A great partner may be happy to take you to doctor’s appointments, pick up your medication, and comfort you when you’re feeling down about the condition, but he or she will probably wonder at some point if those white, wrinkly patches are able to spread. Don’t worry: They’re not.
Lichen sclerosus is not contagious, and more importantly for sexually active individuals with the genital form, it’s not transmitted through sexual intercourse. This is great news for your partner or potential partners, and it might give you some relief to know that you cannot infect others.
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