Lichen Sclerosus
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📋Overview
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting the genital and perianal areas, characterized by white, patchy, thin, and fragile skin. It is a well-recognized dermatological disorder with autoimmune features. The term 'lichen sclerosus' is the modern preferred terminology.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0023652ICD-10-CM
L90.0
MeSH
D018459
SNOMED CT (US)
895454001895217008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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