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Borax for Lichen Sclerosus

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ashleyredd92
ashleyredd92

I just purchased some Borax to help with the white plaque around my vulva caused by LS and I'm having a hard time getting the Borax to dissolve in water. How long does this usually take?

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  • jeri24294
    jeri24294 ashleyredd92

    Posted

    Hi Ashley, you mix the borax with water and stir.  When you have residu left in the bowl it has absorbed all that it will.  Pour the liquid into a spray bottle...not the granules.  This works...I have seen improvement already.  Good luck!
    • ashleyredd92
      ashleyredd92 jeri24294

      Posted

      Thank you so much! I thought the residue at the bottom was supposed to dissolve as well.
  • deb09833
    deb09833 ashleyredd92

    Posted

    I usually boil the water and about 10 minutes later pour over and shake. Dissolves straight away.

     

  • brendabuckmstrs
    brendabuckmstrs ashleyredd92

    Posted

    Heat up your water first. I mix 2 cups at a time. Heat 1/2 cup to boiling then add borax and baking soda and mix. Once dissolved add rest of water. I always shake before each use
    • andrea58721
      andrea58721 brendabuckmstrs

      Posted

      I missed the part about how much borax and how much baking soda to add. Can you please fill me in?
  • andrealogical
    andrealogical ashleyredd92

    Posted

    Is it normal for borax treatments to be causing more pain ? I've been wanting to use it for fusing but it seems to make my skin way more sensitive and raw feeling.

  • pat48434
    pat48434 ashleyredd92

    Posted

    You may be using a bit too much borax.  I use a small squirt bottle and put in ht water till about a 1/4/ filled, then add the tip of a spoon full of borax, then shake, till it dissolves, do over till the bottle is nearly full.  NO LUMPS, just the granulars added.  It should be completly mixed up at this point, the warm or hot ater helps dissolve the borax.  After 3 years of using other things I have calmed everythin down at this point and my gyno who took the Biopsy said it loked clear all but the top area.  I worked on that and it is back to normal now.  Although I don't know what is normal for 80 years old anymore.  Good luck.

     

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