Does LS necessarily have to cause itchiness?

Hi carol

Whenever I have flare ups I never have the itchiness. I actually have never had the itchiness as part of this condition. I only have the soreness and pain. Almost like a cattle prod. I am going to see my specialist in 3 weeks. But I hope it helps not sounds like a flare up to me.

Hi Carol,

It's always good to check with your doctor.  My flareups are not itchy.  Soreness I've had along with the white patches and leisions at times.  I'm in my 70's.  Take care and let us know how you're doing.  

I rarely had itch with mine when it was at it's worst.  Had pain and white patches along with disappearing labia minora.  All much better now using clob twice a week and watching sugar intake.  In my 60's too.  Good luck!

I have been having a flare for the last few weeks. Brought on by stress and flux in hormones. No itching just dry and burning. Using clob., Estradiol and essential oils mixed in a carrier oil. Seems to be helping. The tear which occurred independently has healed and the skin seems better but still have a lot of heat. So tired of all this

I was diagnosed with LS early this year after having a biopsy  but that was after suffering itching and soreness for quite a while.  At the moment it's not a problem, I use Dermovate twice weekly and Hydromol daily that seems to work for me at the present time and I am in my 80s.

Dear Carol, I'm 63 and was diagnosed very late and have been completely freaked about this thing and the architecture is not pretty at this point.  I have also decided to take as much control as I possibly can so I am not left wondering about ANYTHING. To start, I have been reading and reading and reading the scientific and medical literature and I implore all my sisters on this site to do the same. But as a patient I am also determined to employ my physician and question, and ask and ask and ask because there is a ton about this condition that is still not understood or adequately explained by the physicians from GPs to dermatologists. The protocols for steroid use are still all over the place although the consensus is that super-potent steroids are -- at this point -- the only thing that slows the progress of the disease and seems to greatly reduce the likelihood of cancer - and it's a very nasty cancer.  At my most recent visit to the dermatologist - this the second dermatologist in less than a year because the first one was a dead loss - I asked the resident who was working wtih her to show me - with a mirror - EXACTLY how to examine my vulva, what to look for and how often. My dermatologist told me I should be examining myself every week. Every week. So, Carol, I want to give you all the support in the world when you go to see you doctor to get her to show you exactly what is happening down there now, at least according to her, and to ask her very specific questions about how to recognize things that should be attended to immediately. And if you are not satisfied go somewhere else. Courage!