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Hi @alycebrene, welcome. I think you'll be interested in these related discussions: - Treatments for Lichen...

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Discussion: Lichen sclerosis on my skin, stomach area

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Posted: Feb 4, 2023

Hello @annieparker51, I combined your discussion on lichen sclerosis with an existing discussion on the same...

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Discussion: Lichen sclerosis diagnosis correct?

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Posted: Oct 13, 2025

@gmabecky1955 it’s wonderful that you had had success with living with lichen sclerosis! I included a...

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Discussion: Treatments for Lichen sclerosis besides steroids

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Posted: Mar 19, 2023

@alju Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m glad that you found this group! There are several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967775/

Discussion: Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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Posted: Nov 19, 2023

@fdixon63 Do you have lichen sclerosis?

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Discussion: Anyone have success with treatment for vaginal Lichen Sclerosus?

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Posted: Jan 12 3:01pm

@seniormed I would agree. Clobetazol in large amounts may be bad for your bones, but if...

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Discussion: CLOBETASOL & OSTEOPOROSIS

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Posted: Feb 8 10:44pm

Lichen sclerosis ant women dealing with this ?

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Discussion: Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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Posted: Feb 1, 2017

@jw9 Has anyone with lichen sclerosis used clobetasol along with lidocaine for the pain?!

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Discussion: Anyone have success with treatment for vaginal Lichen Sclerosus?

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Posted: Jan 22 12:13pm

@nekcarolyn unfortunately lichen planus and lichen sclerosis are autoimmune conditions so not curable but just need...

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Discussion: Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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Posted: Dec 15, 2023

Just diagnosed with lichen sclerosis. Wonder how others handle the symptoms

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Discussion: Treatments for Lichen sclerosis besides steroids

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Posted: Oct 21, 2021

@andwho - It is amazing the different ways doctors have recorded this condition. Yes, I've had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481733/

Discussion: Anyone have success with treatment for vaginal Lichen Sclerosus?

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Posted: Jan 13 8:31pm

Check out lichen sclerosis with a dermatologist experienced in treating skin of the vulva.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034211/

Discussion: Sjogrens/Inflammation/Uvulitis

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Posted: Mar 15, 2024

The treatment for lichen sclerosis is a cortisone cream or ointment; often clobetasol. It is not...

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Discussion: Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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Posted: Jul 31, 2022

@minnesota10 - welcome to my world (and others’)! I too have lichen sclerosis and lichen planus....

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Discussion: Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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Posted: Jul 10, 2024

@veronicamac what works for me is Clobetasol ointment when my lichen sclerosis acts up.

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Discussion: Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Good morning @searchingforrelief I’m so sorry to hear that you are suffering with this. How long...

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Discussion: Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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Posted: Jan 23, 2022

Although should not leave lichen sclerosis untreated. Can lead to vulvar cancer and can progress and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732737/

Discussion: Lichen Sclerosus: Any other women dealing with this disease?

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Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Looking for group support on lichen sclerosis. Found on the internet by asking for this kind...

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Discussion: Anyone have success with treatment for vaginal Lichen Sclerosus?

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Posted: Aug 17, 2025

I've had lichen sclerosis for many years. The itching, burning and white patches were awful. My...

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Discussion: Lichen sclerosis diagnosis correct?

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Posted: Apr 9, 2025

I have Lichen sclerosis for 3 months now. Some days are awful. I have been treated...

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Discussion: Lichen planus after beta blockers, ACE inhibitors or other drugs?

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Posted: Dec 20, 2025

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