UNDER CONSTRUCTION Lichen Sclerosus (Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans BXO)
Lichen Sclerosus, when affecting the penis (Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans or BXO), is a chronic skin condition causing white, thinned skin, itching, pain, and sometimes scarring around the foreskin or glans. Its exact cause is unknown but may involve immune factors. Treatment often includes topical steroid creams to manage symptoms and prevent progression, with regular medical follow-ups important for ongoing care.
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Discover the Buccal Mucosal Graft (BMG) process for Urethral Stricture treatment. Learn about this procedure with insights from Fortis Healthcare.
BXO Stricture
Hear a patient's powerful story of overcoming a severe, lifelong BXO urethral stricture. After years of pain & failed treatments, reconstructive surgery with Dr. Joel Gelman restored his normal urination and changed his life.
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