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Lichen planus itching relief that worked for me

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12 months ago I got a brown spot on my leg. more spots appeared over the next few months until my whole body was covered except my face, feet and hands. I took oral steroids and steroid cream which helped reduce it but sleeping was very difficult due to the constant itching. I remembered hearing new research that said fine merino wool was the best for excema and I put on tight merino leggings and a merino long sleeve undergarment from a sports store. Merino has twice the moisture absorbancy of cotton and 100 times that of polyester. Immediately the itching stopped and I could sleep. I wore it 24/7 for a few months and now it has eased off so I dont need the merino any more. Make sure to get at least 80% merino and 20um or finer. I hope this helps some of you get relief.

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