What Is Lichen Sclerosus?
6. How Is Lichen Sclerosus Diagnosed?
First, you need to decide which type of doctor you are going to visit. In addition to your primary care physician, a dermatologist is a good bet: As a skin specialist, he or she can most likely address any concerns you may have.
Your doctor will do a thorough examination of the affected area and possibly order bloodwork to rule out other conditions. There is a chance that he or she will recommend a minor in-office procedure called a needle biopsy during which a tissue sample will be collected from one of the patches.
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