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Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

Posted by Kitten92 @kitten92, May 22, 2017

Is anyone out there dealing with this disease? I am currently using a compound ointment that my oncologist prescribed but I'm looking for possible lazer treatments or anything else that might now be available.

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brandysparks | @brandysparks | Mar 30 9:04am
In reply to @veronicamac "It suffer from lichen sclerosis in the genital area. It took 6 months in extreme pain..." + (show)
@veronicamac

It suffer from lichen sclerosis in the genital area. It took 6 months in extreme pain to get the diagnosis. I was prescribed dermovate cream which helped after about two weeks. I was advised by my dermatologist not to use soap in areas affected and given a prescription for dermal shower emollient. I was also advised not to use wet toilet tissue or any panty liners. Since then, I have not had any real flare up from this because the minute I feel a little pain I use the dermovate cream. Hope this helps.

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@veronicamac - yes, the Clobetasol propionate 0.05% I understand is the most prescribed ointment.

Hope you might find (or have) a gynecologist experienced in Lichen sclerosus & its impact - present & future.

Best wishes! 🤗

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farmgrrl57 | @farmgrrl57 | Mar 31 2:55pm

I had flares of Lichen Sclerosus even in my 20's looking back. Of course I didn't know what I had then, but after trying several meds for yeast that didn't help, I started using vitamin B oil that stopped the crazy itch almost immediately. It's worth a try. I got it at a health food store.

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farmgrrl57 | @farmgrrl57 | Mar 31 2:57pm
In reply to @farmgrrl57 "I had flares of Lichen Sclerosus even in my 20's looking back. Of course I didn't..." + (show)
@farmgrrl57

I had flares of Lichen Sclerosus even in my 20's looking back. Of course I didn't know what I had then, but after trying several meds for yeast that didn't help, I started using vitamin B oil that stopped the crazy itch almost immediately. It's worth a try. I got it at a health food store.

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I forgot to mention I dabbed it on the skin with a cotton ball.

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