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Good news for Lichen Sclerosis sufferers who have been told it is for life?

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daphne31042
daphne31042

I was on a similar supportive forum to this for about 10 years while following advice re clothing etc and steroid cream from gynae consultant. Ihave pleasure in telling you that after my dermatology  consultant prescribed Oliatum baths not only did my excema and Lichen planus clear up but I no longer had trouble with the L ichen Sclerosis. Up until that time I had been advised to only freshen myself with cream, no water! Oh boy! HOW I enjoy those deep bubble, unmediated baths now. cheesygrin

O f course everyone is different, but I felt it right to share with you. OK?

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  • Vibrant_Health
    Vibrant_Health daphne31042

    Posted

    Your post sounded so promising.  I looked up the ingredients.  Alas, it is described as "toxic".  False hope one more time.  But still continuing to enjoy being 'normal' again.  Yet, cannot complain. 

    Thanks anyway!

    Oilatum Cleansing Bar, Unscented 

    Score: 7.9

    Potential problems: One ingredient, lecithin, may contain harmful impurities linked to cancer or other health problems, while four ingredients, lecithin, propylene glycol, tetrasodium EDTA and trisodium HEDTA are penetration enhancers. Propylene glycol poses risks of other health concerns, and 14 ingredients haven't been assessed for safety.

    • daphne31042
      daphne31042 Vibrant_Health

      Posted

      I am SO glad that I never need it now! I am 80 years old and was brought up to trust doctors as being one step higher than God regarding wisdom! for me, all's well that ends well, but in future I shall investigate all prescription content! Thank you. 
    • margaret289
      margaret289 daphne31042

      Posted

      I used Oilatum baths for my newborn when he had excema, so not sure where this toxicity thing comes from.  It is an old product (my son is now 30).
    • hb88
      hb88 Vibrant_Health

      Posted

      Ugh it's toxic ?? I've been prescribed the Oilatum shower gel to use for my LS. rolleyes where did you find this info ?
    • Vibrant_Health
      Vibrant_Health hb88

      Posted

      I looked up Oilatum ingredients in google search. If others had used it with success, it will be good to know.  Till then, I am not going to experiment with it yet.
    • hb88
      hb88 Vibrant_Health

      Posted

      I've been using it for well over a year and its definitely helped me smile I apply it before I get in a bath or shower then apply water there as well.
  • hanny32508
    hanny32508 daphne31042

    Posted

    Oliatum baths.  That's fantastic.  Congrats for this victory!  Utterly good news.  Thanks for sharing.  
  • mary2908
    mary2908 daphne31042

    Posted

    I too find this very encouraging - and not at all sure about Oilatum being toxic. it's regularly prescribed for eczema etc. I shall discuss with my Gp
  • honeyduck74
    honeyduck74 daphne31042

    Posted

    Hi,

    I was prescribed Oilatum Shower gel by my Dermatologist in January this year to use instead of soap to help with my LS, and I have noticed a huge difference since using it, and the rest of my skin is less itchy too. Just wish the tubes were bigger :-)

  • Morrell1951
    Morrell1951 daphne31042

    Posted

    It would be so nice to be able to take a bath and actually wash, instead of just soaking in baking soda. Thanks.
  • Morrell1951
    Morrell1951 daphne31042

    Posted

    I was looking Oilatum up to see if I could get it in Canada and found a discussion that mentioned Skinfix Body Repair Paste which sounds incredibly good. Anti-yeast and anti-herpetic as well as all sorts of healing botanicals and no lanolin. Non-staining and you can apply it every hour.

    Skinfix Body Repair Paste is a non staining paste and will not stain clothes or skin. It is a natural health product and contains many ingredients that are botanical. It also contains no Lanolin.

    Properties of the Botanical Ingredients:styptic - stops bleeding

    anti herpetic - with heal and prevent cold sores, and herpes.

    anti pruritic - a substance that relieves or prevents itching.

    anti parasitic - will destroy and prevent, parasites.

    anti bacterial - will destroy and prevent bacteria from forming.

    anti microbial - capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

    antioxidant - a substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides.

    counter irritant - is an anti inflammatory for the layers of skin below the first layer.

    anti allergenic - will fight known allergens.

    vulnerary - encourages and promotes healing.

    astringent - draws together or constrict soft organic tissue

    anti yeast - destroys and prevents various single-celled fungi

    anti fungal - agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi

    antiseptic - destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues

    anti inflammatory - counteracting or suppressing inflammationIngredients: allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, buxus chinensis (jojoba) oil, cera alba (beeswax) , glycine soja (soybean) oil, ethanol, helianthus annus (sunflower) oil, liquidambar orientalis (styrax), myroxylaon balsumum (balsam tolu), styrax benzoin extract (benzoin), paraffin, petrolatum white, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, tocopherol (vitamin E) zinc oxide 20%,

    • Vibrant_Health
      Vibrant_Health Morrell1951

      Posted

      Please let us know if you notice improvement from this, Morrell.

      It looks like swimming in clean ocean water should be helpful too.

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy Morrell1951

      Posted

      I've copied this and will take it to my GP. Who knows how many patients could use this.  How much is it?
    • Morrell1951
      Morrell1951 Chrisy

      Posted

      I found it online at Canada's Shoppers Drug Mart, but the store I went to this week didn't have it and had never heard of it. So, maybe in the big city next week I'll find some.
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