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Hello been suffering with LS for a while now , Has anyone encountered bad bruising and bleeding to the labia. it looks a dark red/black in colour. Really worried is this "normal"?
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sarb73328 rachael_35333
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Rachael - I think the dark/red black colour is normal. Mine is this colour and I have had several check ups where I have been told it is healthy. I don't know about the bleeding though as I have not experienced that, although other ladies on here have. Take heart.
rachael_35333 sarb73328
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Thank you for taking the time to reply. i really appreciate it
beverly52803 rachael_35333
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I noticed a change to a dark red color several months ago that looks like raw steak to me. Can't remember it ever looking that way before, but I can't honestly say I check that often. (Diagnosed 1+ yr ago). Thought it was a result of using too much clobetasol. It is primarily where the labia majora and minora meet. Am now using Tacrolimus during the week and a steroid on weekends only. The raw look seems to have lessened. Haven't seen my gyn for 7 months and the dermatologist who prescribed the Tac said nothing about it but she is very young and I question how much experience she has with LS.
I've never had any bleeding.
Fortunately I am now using a bathroom with a skylight so it is much easier to see.
sarb73328 beverly52803
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Beverly - interesting about the Tac improving the raw look. I will ask dermatologist at my next appt which is postponed because I am having a knee replacement op in January.
beverly52803 sarb73328
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I'm not sure if the Tac is the cause or if it was just using less clob. I feel like a science experiment that no one is keeping track of. The dermatologist says I am to use the Tac twice a day, 5 days a week...forever. I wonder how many studies support that dosage...if any. I'm sort of slipping into once a day as I don't always remember in the morning. I applied the steroid and hormone cream at night and am in that routine. Old dog- new trick...not so good.
Wildflower6 rachael_35333
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Hello Rachel, I have not had my appointment yet, but I have two dark purple bruises (purpura) on my posterior fourchette (the v of the vagina). I have read they are sometimes the first indication of LS, and are also one of the symptoms. The skin is so fragile that this bruising can occur - for me it's like blood pooling under the skin, but there can be abrasions that bleed as well.
Wildflower6
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Sorry Rachael for the misspelling !