Have you heard of lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerous et atrophicus (LSA) is a chronic skin disease that commonly affects women before puberty and after menopause. LSA presents with intense itch, discomfort and white scar like changes to the external genitalia. If not...
Could your painful skin condition be HS (Hidradenitis Supprativa)? HS is an underdiagnosed chronic inflammatory disease characterized by tender nodules, “pimples” that can sometimes drain and cause scarring. Commonly affected areas are the armpits, groin, and under...
Rosacea and acne can easily be confused and sometimes overlap. Both cause redness, bumps and pustules on the face. Here are some differences: Rosacea tends to present later in life than acne. Many patients have ethnic roots in the British Isles. Rosacea is...
