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Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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@rashida

@gjs I believe you are right, in that toilet paper can affect you. Which toilet paper in your experience has the formaldehyde, and which one are you using that doesn’t? I have been using Clobetasol ointment too, to keep LS in control but would like to avoid toilet paper that does contain chemicals like formaldehyde. At the moment I am using Charmin, and sometimes have used the Kirkland brand.

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k3lliott | @k3lliott | Jan 5 8:15am

I'd love to know more about the toilet paper as well. I have been using the Kirkland brand for several years, but I think they recently changed it (due to the covid craze w/TP) & after that change was when I started noticing symptoms.
I'm considering buying a bidet attachment for my toilets because wiping (& even patting) is so painful. I do use a perineal bottle to rinse &/or wash, but still need to pat dry afterward.

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brandysparks | @brandysparks | Mar 16 5:43pm

@rashida - I've been trying a version of Charmin that is for "sensitive skin"...since I've been suffering as I've been healing from the laser ablation for the past 5-1/2 weeks & continuing...the pain, and now the itching, has been so extreme, I'm not sure toilet paper could make any worse of a recovery for me.

I've heard & read that a damp washcloth can be a better solution - but it can start to be a lot to keep on top of...

Take care.

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