Skin Conditions
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
Moderate
ICD-10: L90 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सफेद चकत्ते · தமிழ்: வெள்ளை தோல் திட்டுக்கள் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬಿಳಿ ಚರ್ಮ ತೇಪೆಗಳು · తెలుగు: తెల్లని చర్మం మచ్చలు · বাংলা: সাদা দাগ · मराठी: पांढरे डाग · ગુજરાતી: સફેદ ડાઘ
About this condition
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition causing white, patchy areas of thin skin, most commonly affecting genital and anal areas, though it can occur elsewhere. While not contagious or cancerous, it requires medical attention as it can cause significant discomfort and, if untreated, may lead to scarring or other complications.
Common symptoms
white patches on skin
itching
thinning skin
painful skin
genital discomfort
scarring
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks for proper diagnosis and management
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सफेद चकत्ते · त्वचा का पतला होना · जननांग में खुजली · लाइकेन रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வெள்ளை தோல் திட்டுக்கள் · தோல் மெலிதல் · பிறப்புறுப்பு நமைச்சல் · லைக்கன் நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬಿಳಿ ಚರ್ಮ ತೇಪೆಗಳು · ಚರ್ಮ ತೆಳುವಾಗುವುದು · ಜನನಾಂಗ ತುರಿಕೆ · ಲೈಕೆನ್ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | తెల్లని చర్మం మచ్చలు · చర్మం సన్నబడటం · జననాంగ దురద · లైకెన్ వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সাদা দাগ · চামড়া পাতলা হওয়া · যৌনাঙ্গে চুলকানি · লাইকেন রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पांढरे डाग · त्वचा पातळ होणे · जननेंद्रियात खाज · लाइकेन रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સફેદ ડાઘ · ચામડી પાતળી થવી · જનનાંગમાં ખંજવાળ · લાઇકેન રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus?
white patches on skin, itching, thinning skin, painful skin, genital discomfort, scarring.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks for proper diagnosis and management
Is Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks for proper diagnosis and management.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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