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Lichen Sclerosus or LS, is a painful skin condition that typically affects the vulva, penis or anus. In women, LS falls under the general category of vulvodynia. It is not a contagious condition. Some researchers believe that LS may be associated with an increased risk of developing vulval or penile cancer. The symptoms of LS are thinning skin, white patches of skin, itching and/or burning, painful sexual intercourse and sores or lesions resulting from scratching. If left untreated, LS can result in fusing of the skin, atrophy, and narrowing of the vagina.
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