
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus
📋Overview
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus is a legacy term for Lichen Sclerosus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting the genital and perianal areas. It is characterized by white, patchy skin that is thinner than normal and can cause itching, discomfort, and scarring. The modern preferred term is Lichen Sclerosus.
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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