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Non genital LS

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mary221150
mary221150

I have LS on elbow, armpit and groins not genital area. If you have this type what has helped?

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  • kathleen65757
    kathleen65757 mary221150

    Posted

    It must be another skin condition because lichen sclerosis is only on genitals.

    I checked again online and find only references to it appearing on vulva area and around anus.

    Correct me if I am mistaken but that is what I have been told and read.

    • Octopus_1289
      Octopus_1289 kathleen65757

      Posted

      Lichen Schlerosis can be anywhere on your body. I have it all over my entire body, including thighs, neck, arms. Already had the biopsy on my abdomen.
    • norma54754
      norma54754 kathleen65757

      Posted

      LS is an inflammatory skin disorder that can appear anywhere on the skin.

      Granted it not as common in areas other than genital.

      I am wondering if dry skin with a lower lipid skin barrier may be more susceptible.

  • Octopus_1289
    Octopus_1289 mary221150

    Posted

    I have Lichen Schlerosis all over my body. I can be anywhere, even in the mouth! Luckily I don't have it there. I had a biopsy on my abdomen and it was confirmed. If you Google "Non-Genital" LS you will find that many people suffer from it. There are pictures of it when it has flared, and when it settles down. Last winter was my worst in 15 years. My Dermatologist had some ointment made up for me at a local pharmacy. It's a steroid, plus tar and menthol. It cools and moisturizes. Dovonox is another that works well for some. Hope this helps. Good luck,
  • Chrisy
    Chrisy mary221150

    Posted

    I have a friend who has this on her face and she has used coconut oil on it with great results. Good luck.
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