The disease can last for a considerably long time. Occasionally, "spontaneous cure" may ensue, particularly in young girls.<unk>  is associated with a higher risk of cancer. Skin that has been scarred as a result of<unk>  is more likely to develop skin cancer. Women with<unk>  may develop vulvar carcinoma.<unk>  is associated with 3–7% of all cases of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma. In women, it has been reported that 33.6 times higher vulvar cancer risk is associated with<unk> . A study in men reported that "The reported incidence of penile carcinoma in patients with BXO is 2.6–5.8%".
Lichen sclerosus
Vulvar cancer
Lichen myxedematosus
Lichen nitidus
Tinea imbricata
Diabetic dermadrome
Lichen striatus
Lichen planus