Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus

MONDO:0007899

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.

Also known as: lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, LSA, lichen SCLEROSUS ET ATROPHICUS, lichen sclerosis, lichen sclerosis et atrophicus, lichen sclerosus

21 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 10 tagged with Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus itself.

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↑ Dermatitis (1623) ↑ Hereditary skin disorder (880)

Sub-types of Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus

Vulvar lichen sclerosus 15 trials

Including sub-types (21) Tagged with Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (10)

Trials to join now! 6 Not yet recruiting 2 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 1

Laser or cream? new study tests best treatment for lichen sclerosus

Disease control Completed

This study tested two treatments for lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin condition causing itching and pain. 246 women received either a non-ablative CO2 laser treatment or a steroid cream (clobetasol) for three months. The goal was to see which works better at reducing symptoms lik…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ruhr University of Bochum • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC

Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus

Where it sits in the disease tree

Laser or cream? new study tests best treatment for lichen sclerosus