| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3183712 | Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition) | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease that is highly bothersome for men and women of all ages. The exact etiology is unknown, although genetic and autoimmune factors, as well as infections, have been implicated in its pathogenesis. Firstline treatment is highly potent topical corticosteroid therapy for short periods. Surgery is reserved for cases of phimosis, urethral stenosis, synechiae, and squamous cell carcinoma.
ResumenEl liquen escleroso es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica mucocutánea que causa una gran molestia en hombres y mujeres de todas las edades. La etiología exacta es desconocida, aunque factores genéticos, autoinmunitarios e infecciosos se han implicado en su patogénesis. El tratamiento de primera línea es la corticoterapia ultrapotente tópica durante un tiempo limitado, y se reserva la cirugía en caso de fimosis, estenosis uretral, sinequias y carcinoma escamoso.
