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Newly diagnosed and confused over treatment for lichen sclerosus
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Aug 9 10:57am | Replies (114)Comment receiving replies
I have had LS for over 10 years. For itching, I took hydroxyzine 25 mg every 8 hours as needed. I no longer itch, I just burn, I use Premarin cream 1 gr twice a week and Halobetasol Propionate ointment 0.05% twice a week. With flares, I use more of each of these beginning with twice a day for two weeks then once a day for two weeks. I also take Amitriptylin 25 mg at bedtime. For numbing, I am currently using a compounded cream every 3 hours. In the past, I used Lidocaine 5% for numbing and that is included in my compounded cream at 6% along with Aquaphor ointment. You have my deepest sympathy for having this new disease added to your long Covid. With all good wishes, @joybringer1.
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Diagnosed with LS almost ten years ago. I started with the Clob but switched to Emuaid as I felt I didn’t want the side effects of the Clob. The Emuaid is a dream! I still use the Clob…VERY VERY little and maybe once monthly for just maintenance. Emuaid is worth every penny. My grandson had Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He applied the Emuaid every day, two to three times daily, The boils dried up and after two-three months were gone. He applies twice weekly for maintenance and nothing has come back. Miracle ointment!
LS can calm down and you won’t need medication. A specialist prescribed me a compound Gabapentin 6%/Hydrocortisone2%/Baclofen2%/Lidocaine2% cream. Great for pain relief.
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Thank you Joybringer 1. Have you always used the Halobetasol Proprionate twice weekly? Was there an initial period where you used it more frequently? And if so, for how long? Thanks for your help.