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Mucosal female genital lichen Planus - is it for life?

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cheryl45329
cheryl45329

hi been ill for first time in my life, diagnosed with olp and glp. Olp painful but nothing compared to pain and discomfort of glp.

Been told i havnt got lesions more white streaks. Dont know wheter this is a good thing? Using Termovate for below, some pain relief but still cant sit for long. Trousers/jeans definite no no.Even wearing underwear is painful due to burning sensations at top of legs.

Read many articles but dont know which type of lp i have. Does anybody know if all lps clear by themselves after 2 yrs?

Can anybody offer help and advice?

thanks

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  • kim12266
    kim12266 cheryl45329

    Posted

    Most cases of lichen planus of the skin clear up on their own within 6 to 9 months. The rash rarely lasts longer than 18 months. However, oral lichen planus and lichen planus that affects the genital area may be more persistent

  • kim12266
    kim12266 cheryl45329

    Posted

    not all clear up on there own after 2 years it ca be chronic for some people im afraid it all depends on your body everybodys different so u cant compare ur case to someone elses

  • janet1947
    janet1947 cheryl45329

    Posted

    ive heard ur much better off with the white streaks than the lesions

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