Male Lichen Sclerosus: Causes, treatments, and quality of life
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This study looks at what causes lichen sclerosus in men, how different treatments work, and how the condition affects daily life. If you have lichen sclerosus or are a man without it, you might help researchers learn more.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are male and 18 or older
- You have lichen sclerosus diagnosed at a hospital in Västerbotten (or, for control groups, you have had phimosis treated with circumcision without LS or have no genital symptoms)
- You can read and write in Swedish to fill out a questionnaire
- You can understand and sign a consent form
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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