IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-9-16574 Original Research Paper LICHEN SCLEROSIS ET ATROPHICUS MASCQUERADING AS VITILIGO– A CASE SERIES NR Dr. September 2018 7 9 01 02 ABSTRACT

Lichen sclerosis et atrophicus (LSEA) is a chronic inflammatory disease which predominantly affects the anogenital region which impairs the quality of life due to intense itching. The disease can also affect other areas of the body which maybe asymptomatic unlike the genital lesions. Here we report a case series of 3 patients with LSEA whose clinical presentation mimicked vitiligo, but confirmed upon histopathology and detailed history. The patients were treated with potent topical steroids and tacrolimus and there was improvement in the symptoms and started resolving.