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Red bumps from clothing irritation?

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Jessicat
Jessicat

Hey yesterday I noticed that the sides of my perineum were sore and irritated with small red bumps. I think it may have been caused by my underwear rubbing. I but coconut oil on last night and this morning but it didn't seem to help so I've put clob on now and hopefully that will ease it. Does anyone else experience anything like this? I know people on this forum suggest not wearing underwear to prevent irritation but I don't think I'm comfortable enough to do that as I have irregular periods and don't know when they will start rolleyes

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  • sue162
    sue162 Jessicat

    Posted

    Hi Jessicat

    sounds like I have similar red area symmetrical on vaginal opening.  I've had biopsy just before xmas but the clob really doesn't seem to have done anything for the red area I have raised things as well.  I worried it was herpes at first not that I have sexual partners but they said it wasn't.  I'm hoping mine is from chaffing also.

    • Jessicat
      Jessicat sue162

      Posted

      Hi thanks for replying, yeah I was worried mine was herpes but I've had it pop up before and it usually goes in a couple days for me, so I don't think it is. And there are no other symptoms similiar to herpes for me. It must be something irritating that area to cause the bumps 

    • sue162
      sue162 Jessicat

      Posted

      Does it itch Jessiecat?  Mine tickled once or twice and clob stopped it but it doesn't itch like yours red and raised a lot like herpes but gum clinic and dr said no just by looking.  I think herpes is very itchy and oozy but I may be wrong.

    • Jessicat
      Jessicat sue162

      Posted

      No mine isn't itchy just sore but not overly sore, yeah I haven't noticed any oozing or open sores. It's just red skin really. The clob seems to be helping as well 

  • joanne55511
    joanne55511 Jessicat

    Posted

    Hi, I had exactly the same last night. I wore some different underwear than my usual cotton ones. I had a red rash and small red spots with soreness no itching. after a shower I put some clob on and this morning it felt fine and no soreness. Its a nightmare at this time of year as tight clothing really doesnt help us.. I will continue with clob for next couple of days and then go back to maintainance with a lighter steroid a couple times a week.. hope it clears up soon - Jo x
    • Jessicat
      Jessicat joanne55511

      Posted

      Hey yeah when i think back i did wear different underwear than what i usually wear. Mine seems alot better today, still slightly red but not as bad. Ive been putting coconut oil on to keep it moisturised. 
  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 Jessicat

    Posted

    Hi, I have experienced this, and it sounds like it is one of the symptoms of an LS flare up, and so using a tiny bit of Clob should make it go away.
    • Jessicat
      Jessicat Guppy007

      Posted

      Hi yeah I have used some clob on the area and then coconut oil when not using clob. Today it seems to be much better only a slight pinkish red area and the bumps have gone, so hopefully it should be gone by tomorrow 
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