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Has anyone tried cornstarch for LS?

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jeri24294
jeri24294

I've had LS for a year and half.  Have been using the Clobetasol cream daily and it doesn't do much except maybe keep it at bay a little.  Recently I tried using cornstarch with a powder puff (!) and it keeps the area dry and much more comfortable.  Just wondering if anyone else had tried this?  I can't imagine using honey or anything wet.  Thanks for help.

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  • justine89448
    justine89448 jeri24294

    Posted

    I think this is an old fashion chefs trick. I'm willing to try anything as I live in Dubai where it's hot hot hot 47 today
    • jeri24294
      jeri24294 justine89448

      Posted

      Hi Justine, after you try it, please let me know if it helps.  I apply it several times a day....to keep the area as dry as possible.
  • Morrell1951
    Morrell1951 jeri24294

    Posted

    Daily for a year and a half is more frequent and for a lot longer than most of us are instructed. Your doctor OK'd this?

    Cornstarch sounds like a good, scent-free way to combat sweat.

    • jeri24294
      jeri24294 Morrell1951

      Posted

      I followed doctor's instructions for applying cream.  But if I stop using it, it gets worse.  I've been back once to doctor and he did a biopsy that confirmed LS.  Took forever for that to heal!   Doesn't sound like it will ever go away!  I haven't asked about cornstarch either...but it is definitely much better since I've started using it...about 10 days now.
  • justine89448
    justine89448 jeri24294

    Posted

    If your are still in flare up and not under control you could try protopic that's what I did. I'm not on it now but it got it under control for me x
    • justine89448
      justine89448 jeri24294

      Posted

      I can buy it here over the counter but in most countries its prescription. It's an anti immune drug. So it's stops your body attacking itself.
    • Morrell1951
      Morrell1951 jeri24294

      Posted

      After 18 months of Clobetasol my gynaecologist wasn't satisfied with my progress and switched me to Protopic (brand name of tacrolimus). It's been about six months now and I think it really has been better for me. I've actually had two adhesions along my perineum release, so that my vaginal opening is not as tight as it was. It's definitely a prescription drug most places and at least twice as expensive as clobetasol, but spread over so many months it's not a big deal (and I'm retired on a showstring). I was disturbed to find out she hesitates to prescribe it, precisely because it's more costly. Her patients are mostly rural and she errs on the side of fiscal caution.
  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 jeri24294

    Posted

    Good for you,  I'm a big fan of keeping things clean, dry and lubricated all at the same time.it takes some work though!    I just use normal talc as I cant risk using cornstarch as it contains sulfites (preservatives) and knowing my luck  it would get in my Vjay and make me ill lol!  but for most people I would imagine it would be fine, and if it works for you great!
    • jeri24294
      jeri24294 Guppy007

      Posted

      I never thought about sulfites in the cornstarch.  I should probably call my gyneocologist...and see what he says.  I guess talc might be safer.  Thanks for writing.
    • Guppy007
      Guppy007 jeri24294

      Posted

      You should be fine, sulfite intolerance is quite rare.
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