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Litchen Schlerosus

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vicki14903
vicki14903

Hi, 

I posted recently regarding my experience at hospital after having my biopsy I was told I have eczema by gyny and told to use vaseline and discharged.

I wasnt happy with this so complained and was given a refferal to see a vulval dermatolgist.

Well im so glad I did as I had my appointment a few days ago and she said I did have LS and took photos to show me on my phone.She said my clitoris had started to heal over and I had quite bad scarring of the skin. She said to keep an eye on the skin and when I next see her in 3 months the photos could be compared to see if there was any improvement or if it had got worse. I have been started on Dermovate and a moisturizing cream to wash in to help mouisturize the area. She said a biopsy would not diagnose the condition only rule out other conditions and cancer. I feel so relieved that I insisted on seeing a dermatologist and got a proper diagnosis, I burst into tears as ive struggled for so long its such a relief to get a diagnosis from sumbody that knows about the condition and to finally start some treatment, she said I did not need to go through the biopsy at all😞

Anyone thats struggling for a proper diagnosis dont give up xx

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    sarb73328 vicki14903

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    Hi Vicki it is good to read about your 'break through' with treatment and more importantly that you have found an understanding professional to guide you. I am also interested to hear that biopsy does not actually diagnose LS as I have read that it does (even that it is the ONLY  sure way to find out if you have it). All so confusing. I would love to find a specialist. All continuing good luck to you. - Sarb

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