Month: August 2020

Lichen sclerosus - It itches!

You've probably never heard of it. Another rare disease? Not at all. Lichen sclerosus is the most common noncontagious genital disease. You may think it's an STD-- no, it's not. Lichen sclerosus is not caused by an infection - the disease is not contagious, has nothing to do with lack of hygiene and cannot be transmitted by contact, including sexual intercourse.

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What role does our gut play?

In medical research, the intestine and its inhabitants - the intestinal ecosystem - have been experiencing a real boom in interest for a few years now. Clearly, this organ does a lot more than just screw up. The many facets of the intestine could have an impact on the treatment of many diseases.

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