Dear Doctors: I am a 64-year-old woman, and I was shocked when I was told I have lichen sclerosus. I have lesions on my wrist and arms, which cortisone cream has helped. I’m wondering if the gynecological changes that I have experienced are permanent. Any info would be helpful.
Dear Reader: Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. It’s believed to have an autoimmune compone…