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Does this look like lichen sclerosus? Pictures

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E24hu63
E24hu63

I posted in another forum and someone suggested I ask here. I've been feeling uncomfortable and when I looked, I noticed these white bumps in different parts of my vulva. I've noticed some before but they seem to be more pronounced and in more places. I also seem to be much dryer than usual.

Does this look like lichen sclerosus to those that have it? I can't see a doctor until the end of May and I'm very anxious about this. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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  • nina42892
    nina42892 E24hu63

    Posted

    I have same thing but red irritaed base with thise same white dots on skin. Please keep posted 
    • rebecca24813
      rebecca24813 nina42892

      Posted

      Hi I am wondering did you ever find out what was wrong.. I am with same with a red irritated base ? 
    • raebudd
      raebudd rebecca24813

      Posted

      Yes, I was diagnosed with having Lichen Schlorsis (not sure how to spell).  Can't be cured, not contagious; is itchy at times, and painful (and sometimes bleed) when having sex.  I used Clobetosol (buy at Costco pharmacy).   It seems to help.  I used to sometimes (when it was real bad) put some baking soda in hot water (or as hot as I could stand) and pour over the infected area; felt good! 

    • raebudd
      raebudd nina42892

      Posted

      I used on a regular basis Clobetasol (buy from Costco pharmacy) in the effected area. 
  • raebudd
    raebudd E24hu63

    Posted

    I hope you received an answer about this already.  Yes, it does look like Lichen sclerosus.  I had a biopsy in December 2017, and it was diagnosed as Lichen Scherosus.  It's not contagious; no cure.  I've been using clobetosol ointment, and this seems to have helped. 

     

  • Scaredaf
    Scaredaf E24hu63

    Posted

    Did you end up getting any results???

    I have the exact same thing only it covers a larger area 

  • marisa84729
    marisa84729 E24hu63

    Posted

    I have something that looks like what you have/had. Since this was long ago do you remember what your doctor said?
  • Lymesucks0515
    Lymesucks0515 E24hu63

    Posted

    Mine is like this too and I haven't been able to wear jeans in over a year now bc of how horrible it feels. I hope you get some answers soon and please let us know what they are doing to treat you. Good luck I'm sorry you have to deal with this. sad

    • raebudd
      raebudd Lymesucks0515

      Posted

      You might to get the clobetosol ointment.  This seems to take care of the problem, for a while, then you have to use it again when it returns; no cure!  You can get a prescription from your doctor, and can buy it at Costco for a lot cheaper ($30+).  

       

  • leslie0802
    leslie0802 E24hu63

    Posted

     Hi I was wondering if you ever found out if you have LS because I had the same symptoms but I’m 53 and going to menopause they blame everything on menopause and it’s scary I just want to make sure that you know I don’t have cancer or something 
  • JCPT44
    JCPT44 E24hu63

    Posted

    Hello Ladies! 

    I am experiencing severe itching around the area where we grow hair, it’s NOT crabs . It feels like a dermatology issue though. What does this sound like to you? I’m gonna request a biopsy 

    Thank You

  • 897273nr
    897273nr E24hu63

    Posted

    Hello,

    It looks very similar to Fordyce spots, which are commonly found around the labia and on the penis. They are completely harmless. However, If they are itchy and causing you pain then i’d get them checked.

     I have many fordyce spots around the same area and they have never bothered me or caused any discomfort, they are not contagious, they are just blocked oil glands which is harmless.  There can be loads of just a few, its not clear why some people develop more than others.

    I’m not a doctor or anything😂 Just had these for years so know alot about fordyce spots. But If they are causing you pain theres no harm getting them checked.

    Let me know what the doctor says!!!!

    • bob33812
      bob33812 897273nr

      Posted

      im under the age of 20 is it normal to have this like the image i have no itching or anything and i think its what your talking about and im a virgin ?

    • bob33812
      bob33812

      Posted

      same but im 14 1/2

  • waganaga
    waganaga E24hu63

    Posted

    I also have this. Does includes as STD?
    • tamra73559
      tamra73559 waganaga

      Posted

      No, this is not an STD and can’t be passed on to your partner. It can also occur in men. 
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