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Lichen sclerosis & vaginal/anal yeast infections
I have lichen sclerosis treated with a once-weekly maintenance dose of triamcinolone. With flare-ups I use it more often until symptoms subside. I'm also getting anal yeast infections more frequently, for which I use nystatin. Because the symptoms (e.g., itching) can be the same for LS and the yeast infection, I don't always know which medication to use when symptoms appear. Is there a connection between LS and yeast infections? How do I best prevent either? What role does diet play in either? What else can I do to prevent yeast infections? Thank you for any information and ideas!
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Look at the things you are using. The one with fewer chemicals are. Best. No perfumes or scented.
More than one doctor at Mayo told me to use certain products. Dove Sensitive skin, Bar soap only, Too many chemical’s in the liquid.
It did help a lot, and I have not had a major flare for a number of years.
I wish you the best
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Thank you! Good suggestions. I do believe the soap I sometimes use contributes to irritation at the very least, so Dove bar is a mild alternative.
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1 ReactionYes, been using The sensitive bar, no perfumes, and it is labeled sensitive.
Also make sure the products you were using on your skin do not contain perfume or a fresh scent as you cannot get material safety data sheet or MSDS to look it up
Good luck
Thanks for the comments. I've been using coconut bar soap but will try the Dove sensitive. I'll try almost anything to help with the burning and tenderness. God Bless!!
Have you tried Canestan cream for your yeast infection.
I have not. I'll look into it.
Thanks.