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I think I have lichen sclerosus?

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soso86525
soso86525

Hello everyone,

I am a 18 year old female and I know that's a unusual age for lichen sclerosus. I went to my GP today and I told her that I have white plaques on both sides of my vulva and I it looks like one side of my clitorus has fused to my clitoral hood. 

However, she dismissed me but did refer me to a gynaecology clinic. My appointment is in 2 weeks but these white plaques are growing rapidly and my clitorus fused in about 3 days. 

I have no other symptoms apart from the white plaques on my vulva and I believe it is also on my anus. 

I am not sure what to do about the plaques and would like some advice on dealing with them or whether anyone else has had symptoms similar to mine?

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  • hanny32508
    hanny32508 soso86525

    Posted

    May I add - take baking soda baths (1/3 cup) or sitzbath (1/8 cup) and rinse with baking soda in a Perin bottle after every bathroom visit (three pinches in the bottle)  Bath every other day.  Use coconut oil for lubrication.  

    Others have already told you about the witch hazel and aloe vera.  All good.  The faster you react the better off you'll be.  Also cut all sugar immediately, as well as alcohol.  Try to prevent stress in your life as much as possible.  

    Try to inform yourself on LS from the discussions on this site, look at Dr. Goldstein's video.  In short - get as best informed as you can.  Keep observing your bottom and see for yourself what's happening down there.  You could even take digital pictures with a real digital camera (not your phone) to keep a record of the progress (improvement or otherwise)  (this also is of help to a good doctor)  

    Wishing you WELL.  

    • soso86525
      soso86525 hanny32508

      Posted

      Thank you very much, at the moment I have banana boat aloe vera and I'm wondering if I could use this version?
    • renee77108
      renee77108 soso86525

      Posted

      That would likely have some additives that you would not want to put down there.  I only use 98% to 100% pure aloe.
    • soso86525
      soso86525 renee77108

      Posted

      Oh no sad I bought it thinking it was pure aloe but I did put it on once and it only slightly tingles but now when I put it on, it doesn't do that anymore? Strange
    • renee77108
      renee77108 soso86525

      Posted

      Read the ingredients...if it has 3 or less...you are probably okay. But keep watching for the purer form.  A health food store or online would be good places to look.
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