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How do I find a good doctor ?

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KKay
KKay

Hello,

I've just been diagnosed with LS but my doctor seems to be a bit out of date from what I've been reading.

Does anyone here have any experience with a good doctor for LS in the Philadelphia or Boston areas?

If the site doesnt allow mentioning doctors by name, please feel free to send me a private message, I would really appreciate it.

I have a second question: I understand that itchiness is an important sign of LS. However, I dont have any itchiness at all, only redness and burning. Is that common?

Many thanks, all your posts are so helpful

Kkay

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  • odiee
    odiee KKay

    Posted

    I have had very little itching, mainly burning and redness.
    • KKay
      KKay odiee

      Posted

      Thank you, that is helpful to know
  • Gillian1956
    Gillian1956 KKay

    Posted

    Hi I only ever get itching very rarely but I get burning and soreness I find itching is brought on by hot weather and my other symptoms get worse in heat
    • KKay
      KKay Gillian1956

      Posted

      Thank you Gillian, that is helpful to know
  • jeri24294
    jeri24294 KKay

    Posted

    Hi Kay, I've had LS for about 3 years (I'm 74) and have never had itching.  I pretty much keep it under control with the Clob and a spray bottle of Borax and water solution.  I just recently bought some Perrin Creme Complete.  It is a restorative skin care product with lots of natural ingredients.  The label says it is for LS among other things.  I have been alternating this new creme with the Clob every other day.  So far its going good.  Good luck to you, let us know how you're doing.

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    • KKay
      KKay jeri24294

      Posted

      Thank you so much Jeri, a spray bottle is a great idea and I will try to get the Perrin too
  • Wlparadise
    Wlparadise KKay

    Posted

    You are fortunate not to have a flare up, as they are called... itching and redness. Try the FB lichen Sclerosis Support Group page. They have lists of MDs. I heard of one expert mentioned from Boston.
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