Along with SWL, ureteroscopy is a preferred method for the treatment of small-to-medium sized kidney stones located in any part of the urinary tract. Washington University was one of the first centers in the world to offer ureteroscopic stone treatment.
In very rare cases, lichen sclerosus can lead to skin cancer of the perineum (area between the anus and genitals). Seek prompt medical care if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious symptoms including: 1  Bleeding. 2  Blisters. 3  Painful sexual intercourse. 4  Persistently open lesions.
Lichen planus of the skin affects men and women equally. However, oral lichen planus is more common in women. The mouth is affected in around 50% of all cases of lichen planus (oral lichen planus).