How long does lichen sclerosus last?

For most people, lichen sclerosus is a long-term condition that lasts many years and may flare up and down over time.

There's currently no cure, but symptoms can normally be controlled with steroid medication applied directly to the affected skin (see below).

Occasionally, lichen sclerosus goes away on its own and doesn't come back, but thisusually only occurswhen children with the conditionreach puberty .

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018