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Borax treatment

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christine94618
christine94618

can someone repost on how to use borax willing to give it a try

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  • susan43705
    susan43705 christine94618

    Posted

    Hi Christine: Hope this helps.

    Borax powder is among the most talked about and popular remedies for sufferers of lichen sclerosus while it is also an effective remedy for oral lichen planus. You can simply put a tablespoon or so of borax powder and an equal amount of baking soda in your tub and soak in it for 20 minutes or so.

  • pat0423
    pat0423 christine94618

    Posted

    Standard amount is 1/4-1/3 cup in full bath or 1/2-1 TBSP in sitz bath 20 minutes soak recommended

    You can also use a pinch in peri bottle with warm water after using toilet

    Another method is cotton pads (rounds) dipped in borax water solution applied to area for 10-20 min twice a day

    • Carpe_Diem
      Carpe_Diem pat0423

      Posted

      There are very supportive and informative LS and borax Facebook groups you can join 😊

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