1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen Schlerosus and boils

Posted , 5 users are following.

Guppy007
Guppy007

Hi, About twenty years ago I had a problem with small pea shaped boils popping up inside my labia.  The doctors didnt know what to make of it, and in the end I was diagnosed with Folliculitis and given a ten day course of antibiotics....they cleared up, and I thought nothing more of it.

Through my recent research on L Schlerosus I have come across some articles mentioning boils, and I wondered does any one know are these two in fact definitely related? could it be that I never had Folliculitis and that the boils are in fact a symptom of Lichen Schlerosus.  

I have had them since back then, but very rarely, and all those years ago I definitely didnt have the tell tale signs of L Schlerosus, but I am wondering if I have always had LS, and it was there, just dormant...thoughts would be appreciated.

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • Morrell1951
    Morrell1951 Guppy007

    Posted

    I've had groin boils since I was a teenager. I think I've had LS for at least 40 years, maybe 60. It was a huge boil over my clitoris that got me finally diagnosed last year.
  • suzanne00
    suzanne00 Guppy007

    Posted

    Hi Guppy--I'm also aware of another autoimmune disorder that presents with boils as its main manifestation.  It's called Hidradenitis supprative (HS).  I read a good book on managing and treating autoimmune disorders by an author who had struggled with this disorder her whole life (Tara Grant--the book is called the Hidden Plague) and had frequent boils.  Perhaps there are other autoimmune disorders with this presentation, too.  I hope that you can find some answers!  --Suzanne
  • suedm
    suedm Guppy007

    Posted

    Folliculitis is the name for a rash that doctors cannot fathom the cause. It is the inflamation of the follicles in the skin - itis being the  medical term for inflamation

    Have you had you urine tested for sugar levels - sometimes with  recurrent boils there is a raised level in the urnine and blood

    Ask you GP for an appointment with a specialist and perhaps they may decide you need a biopsy

    What symptoms do you have now?

  • wilmatm
    wilmatm Guppy007

    Posted

    I have had boils for the first 40 od years of my life too esp in the groin and where hair grew down below but when i suddenly went into menapause they just stopped. Thats when the intense itch started. 

    Sounds similar. 

  • Guppy007
    Guppy007

    Posted

    Thanks everyone..I just wondered if there was a connection, which it sounds like there could be, as mentioned, I dont have any boils at the moment, I was just wondering if my diagnosis all those years back was in fact Folliculitis or LS.
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.