lichen sclerosus and scleroderma

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Juliana
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by Juliana on Mon Feb 14, 2022 12:27 pm

lichen sclerosus and scleroderma

I have recently been referred to a scleroderma clinic by my gynaecologist. What is the difference between scleroderma and lichen? (my initial diagnosis by a lichen s specialist was over 20 years ago)

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Dr Karen Gibbon
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by Dr Karen Gibbon on Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:06 pm

Re: lichen sclerosus and scleroderma

Lichen sclerosus is thought to be a form of localised scleroderma (both affecting connective tissue) without any of the other internal problems. LS of the skin doesn't lead to scleroderma but the two conditions can co-exist.
Dr Karen Gibbon
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