| Health / Medical Topics |
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus
Definition 1
A chronic inflammatory process affecting the skin. It is characterized by the presence of white, indurated plaques, epidermal atrophy, and fibrosis of the upper dermis. It usually appears in the vulva and penis. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A chronic, atrophic skin disease characterized by white, angular, flat, well-defined, indurated papules with an erythematous halo and follicular, black, keratotic plugs. It is the most common cause of kraurosis vulvae in females and balanitis xerotica obliterans in males. It is called also white spot disease and Csillag's disease. (Dorland, 27th ed) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
A chronic, recurrent, pruritic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that affects the skin and mucus membranes. It presents with rashes and papules…
Licensing Factor Genes encode Licensing Factors that are required, after a prior round of mitosis, in G(1) for DNA replication licensing, are…
S-phase onset is controlled, so that it occurs only once every cell cycle. DNA is licensed for replication after mitosis in G(1),…
Licensed Practical Nurse - a professional healthcare provider who has graduated from an accredited licensed practical nursing program, has passed the state…
A social worker trained in psychotherapy who helps individuals deal with a variety of mental health and daily living problems to improve…
Official or legal permission to do or own a specified thing.
