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Patient Education Resources

1,553 Patient Education Resources

Lichen Sclerosus

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1529

Lichen sclerosus is a life-long condition that creates patchy white areas of the skin. This pamphlet explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, and contact information for the Colposcopy Clinic.

Liquid Nitrogen (Cryotherapy)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WR85-2525

Liquid nitrogen is a very cold liquid. Treatment with liquid nitrogen (called cryotherapy) is used to kill skin cells by freezing them. This pamphlet explains what will happen during and after treatment, and lists signs of a possible infection.

Lithium

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-1937

Lithium is a mood stabilizer. It is most often used in bipolar disorder to prevent or treat mania or depression. This pamphlet explains what symptoms lithium will help with, how your dose of lithium is chosen, possible side effects, and signs of lithium toxicity (too much lithium).

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