skin disorders
Lichen Sclerosus
Introduction
Lichen sclerosus is a disorder that tends to cause itching and can cause scarring in the area around the anus and genitals. The cause of lichen sclerosis is unknown, but it may involve the immune system attacking some of the body's own tissues (called an Autoimmune Disorders ). Lichen sclerosis typically affects the area around the anus and genitals, but it can rarely be found on other areas of the body. 