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Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 12 9:01am | Replies (323)
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@nekcarolyn

I am adding... can this ever be cured? can we get over it? I just need to know so I can deal with it. I have neuropathy with no cure so I was hoping LS might be cured somehow. wishful thinking. thanks

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rashida | @rashida | Dec 15, 2023

@nekcarolyn unfortunately lichen planus and lichen sclerosis are autoimmune conditions so not curable but just need to be kept under control with various medications. I have both. Taking Lyderm gel for oral lichen planus, and Clobetasol for lichen sclerosis.

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somde | @somde | Dec 27, 2023

Hi nekcarolyn
LS
It is not curable but treatable. I am using an ointment received from my gynaecologist and it has given me so much relief I feel normal. At first daily for one month and now twice a week with followups with doctor.
The ointment is Taro-Clobetasol 17 propionate. It is a steroid but works wonders. I hope you find a suitable treatment. It is treatable as long as you follow Dr directions. This is not a disease for a dermatologist.
Good luck and please try not to worry. (Easier said than done).

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