Lichen at the anus, how to treat?
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Hi all,
I don't usually have flare-ups but with this hot humid weather I get soaked when I exercise and it has become a problem again, I think from the sweating. Been taking a couple of showers a day, getting out of sweaty clothing quickly etc. but still an issue. I don't want to use the clobetasol unless I have to as I have never been clear on whether it is beneficial or harmful. I also have estrace to inject to recondition inside my vagina but do not have a boyfriend so I have not been working on that plan either right now. Have just been using a touch of coconut oil when sticky dry after showering and now bought some refined emu oil.
Finally took a good look at what is going on there as I have been very itchy in front and in back and see that the white skin has moved all the way up into the anus as well. Do not know what to put there if anything. I have a hemeroidal ointment that says it has whichhazel in it, or could use the clobetasol, or the oils. Does anyone know?
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patricia28253 woozie
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ElleF woozie
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At the beginning of this forum is a post 'New to LS-Start here' which is a webinar by Dr. Goldstein. It will explain to you how clobetasol works (don't let the word steroid scare you, it is needed and appropriate for some health concerns) and how to use it (soak the skin first). The white areas are LS progressing.
I asked my doctor a few days ago about ointment on the anus and she said do not put clobetasol directly on your anus, but on the affected areas close to it. Ensure you have bowel movements without straining (lots of water, fiber and exercise) to stop fissures from happening.
Guppy007 woozie
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hanny32508 woozie
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Wishing you well.
carmarie woozie
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I also use Vagifem. Am trying Estriol again tonight last time I used it I got backache so if it happens again I go back to Vagifem.
woozie
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I am not saying that biking is what brought all this to happen, but I did take up cycling just a couple of yrs before this LS became aggravated enough to finally get diagnosed. Unfortunately, it has been my favorite sport, with bike tours and biking vacations as my mainstay. So now I am going to have to continue more hiking and walking which is hotter---can't create breezes while walking! I live in hot and humid VA.
Thanks to everyone for the support! This LS sure sucks but after having breast cancer 15 yrs ago, I guess I'd opt for this over fighting more cancer.
hanny32508 woozie
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Indeed, LS is better than cancer, any cancer.
Be well.
helen99763 woozie
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beth403 woozie
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Guppy007 beth403
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I live in a hot country and I always make sure that I walk very early in the morning and early evening, as heat for me is a big no-no.....some people are just like that.
patricia28253 beth403
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beth403 patricia28253
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hanny32508 beth403
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woozie
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