does anyone else find the place it itches is not the white patches?

Before I was diagnosed I itched where I am hairy on the mount in front. I did not connect it to anything at the time other than my hair was getting sparse and I thought that was why I was itching. So yes I did itch elsewhere but it was near. Where are you itching?

hi Chrissy,

the same place as you! im used to shaving down there nad since all this started ive not as i did once and it caused me a lot more itching so ive left it but im wondering why its itchy if there is no white patches there?

Hi Amy, It is the LS that makes the itch. The white patches appear when it is really active. Not everyone has them at first. Some are just red raw and very sore. Use the steroid ointment you are prescribed and wash with Epaderm, Hydramol or whatever double base gel, moisturiser you are prescribed. Try different ones to find one that works. It is a bit of trial and error but you should be able to calm the itch. I rarely itch these days as I keep on top of it. Have you definately got Ls or is it just a guess by the doc?

My itch (pre diagnosis) was the same as yours, Chrisy. LS seems to be like psoriasis in that there are several 'kinds'. I get the front itch where there are a lot of follicles, the back 'ring of fire' that burns and looks red and the white patch that tears into a gash over my perineum. I believe that the steady dose of the clobetasol (dermovate) keeps the whole area calmed down even though I only rarely put any on the front area.

Hi CHrissy,

it is a guess by a doctor two have now seen it and on th elast one i basically asked to be referred to a gyno which ive got an appointment in may. yeah ive brought vaseline so im going to try that ive used sudocreme but not sure this is good to use as has lavender in it.

Hi Morrel,

I have also noticed itchyness on my back passage area which i persume is related to hwtaever ive got ive also noticed its lets just say not comfy at times wHen i need a number 2! i have also had some bleeding aswell from this. ive seen an ointment in superdrug i may use to ease the itch there. but ive got the dermovate for other part.

Hi Amy,

why don't you ask the doctor to prescribe you some Epaderm Ointment. Honestly it is so soothing and can be used to wash with. You can apply it every time you pee which helps to keep the urine off your bits. (This is what makes things worse) If you are in a hurry just wash with epaderm afterwards. Put some on a tissue and wipe very gently with it if you cannot wash properly (Ie in public toilets). The dermovate you can use as the doc prescribed. If that doesn't calm things down there are other things he can prescribe. Don't be afraid to ask for things. It is your body and you are the one having probs. Remember though to give the dermovate a chance to work about an hour before you apply the epaderm.

Epaderm comes in big tubs so you can transfer some to a smaller container for taking with you. Use the dermovate on the rear patch as well. It might help. If you have no improvement soon go back to the Doctor. Good luck.

Thanks ladies, since using the dermovate ive not had any itchyness well not untill ive gone to using it every other night as instructed via doctor. Things are a lot beeter tho.