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Daughter recently diagnosed with LS

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Nixnax
Nixnax

My 5 yr old daughter recently got diagnosed with LS in December, it was all a bit of a shock as I'd never heard of it. She is currently having a real bad flare up and I am unsure how to help speed up the healing. Dermatologist has prescribed steroid cream and a soap substitute. I've also been giving her antihistamine syrup at night to help ease the itching whilst she's sleeping. We use coconut oil throughout the day and I've now got wet wipes.

Bless her because it looks so sore but she is still smiling and pretty unbothered by it. But my main concern I have right now, is she says it's painful along her groin area like it is bruised. Is this normal?? Some of her skin has become very dry and wrinkly. Does anyone have advise generally how to manage LS for a child??

Thank you in advance for any help and support

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