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Newly diagnosed and confused over treatment for lichen sclerosus
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I am new to LS diagnosis. Can you all explain how coconut oil can work instead of a super strong steroid? What exactly is the steroid doing-reducing inflammation? Is the steroid cream preventing cancer? Can the coconut oil achieve the same thing? My dr. gave me literature that specifically said to not use anything else...no moisturizers, no other creams-just the steroid. Also there were instructions about not washing everyday and when I do wash only use water. I appreciate each of you for your help. This is quite a bit to learn about. Thank you all so much!
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MD's are trained in pharmaceuticals so that will always be their first recommendation. Coconut will do no harm unless you are allergic. Most moisturizers have multiple ingredients and could be irritating.
Organic pure coconut oil is gentle with healing properties.
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I see the side effects of steroids causing the very issues I want to avoid. I've used both the coconut oil as well as the jojoba oils versions of Lisepten. I get them direct from the company as it's less expensive that way. It provides instant relief and boy do I appreciate that right now