Lichen sclerous
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could anyone explain the difference between Lichen Sdlerous & Lichen Planus,as I am going on holiday,& most companies cover Lichen Planus,but don't mention Lichen Sclerous
thank you any advice would be appreciated
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sarah33278 edwina42271
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edwina42271 sarah33278
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Morrell1951 edwina42271
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I've used Aveeno on my non-genital skin for decades, but it has too many sketchy ingredients to use on flared LS vulva. The doctor is right, thought, that you need lots of moisturizing as well as Dermovate (not at the same time). Lots of us here use coconut oil, which has the consistency of shortening. It's really helpful to have an oily barrier to urine.
If you haven't already seen this one-hour presentation on treating LS, you might watch it. There's a lot we can do to improve the effectiveness of what the doctor tells us to do.
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/dr-goldstein-lecture-271556
sarah33278 edwina42271
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My specialist treating LS with Diprosone OV Ointment stops itch straight away. Clears up dots. Over top of Diprosone use Dermeze moisturiser twice day made in Australia can buy online. For redness of skin also use advantan ointment. For internal soreness use Vagifem pessaries (oestrogen) am in menopause, find Vagifem magic. You need a good mirror positioned well and you need to continually check areas daily to watch for any changes to skin. You also need to know which areas of the skin to apply any steroid too as pointless applying to any skin not affected by LS and this is where your specialist should be physically showing you all the areas you need to treat, if your not sure ask it is their job. It is not a very flattering condition and can be devastating in relationships, I don't believe that it is as rare as some say in fact online there are many support groups to help those with it, it's not that rare. Many use Clob you really have to try and see what works for you, the most important thing is a good specialist and a good management plan.
edwina42271 sarah33278
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sarah33278 edwina42271
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Emu and Coconut oil can be purchased at most leading pharmacies and online including eBay if you don't have time to go out to shop, I find online shopping great and often cheaper. Diprosone OV Ointment stops itch immediately but it is only available on prescription as is steroid which can thin the skin if used too much or too heavy. There are online links or Dermeze Moisturiser also. Shower washes try Dermaveen or Cephaphil non soap products with moisturiser which are dermatological ly tested. It is good to use natural products when able but often natural non prescriptive products are not enough to help with flare ups, skin disease need effective management. Diprosone OV Ointment NOT cream is widely prescribed for many LS sufferers with effective results for itch.
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carol350 edwina42271
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breast and get sore will tell the dermatologist ,
the best thing I use is steroid cream twice a day and after every visit to to loo I use Deprabase x