Significant Problem in another area

Hi Christine 

Never had blisters with LS there is a distinct butterfly area that can be effected that encompasses the anal region the blisters may be the white patchy areas that may have cracked which can cause bleeding 

Hi there. I recently was diagnosed with LS and used the clobatasol cream... within days i ended up with sores in my butt crack area. i stopped using the clobatasol and began using my acyclovir tablets... as i think the clobatasol induced an outbreak... since it is a form of immunosuppressant. I applied zovirax cream to the sores and tried my darn best not to wipe in that area.... and it healed in about a week.

Yes they told me I have lichen scierosusvand they do make sores on your bottom. They gave me the steroid clobe. And it healed mine in no time.

Sometimes I feel like I get a tear (I’ve never had blisters there) too in that location.

Will be interesting to hear what your doctor says.

ONLY thing that helps me in my LS flares is clobetasol steroid cream.  I have had it around my butt as well.  This cream works!!

Hi Christine, what you are describing is classic lichen sclerosus symptoms. 

I have had the same.  Mine presented itself with a line of blisters running up the crack of my butt.  The cause for me was a dietary blip, too much of things I shouldn't have eaten and I'm guessing yours could be the same.  I just think of them as mini flare-ups!  The blisters are not connected to the Clob cream, and in fact if you just watch your diet and leave them it should clear up in a matter of days.

I saw the doctor today.  She is unsure whether or not it is LS.  I can tell you that I AM sure, especially now that I have seen your responses.  She advised that I use the clob ointment for 7 days.  I see her again on October 5.  She also recommended that I start a new cream that can be used daily and does not thin the skin.  The pharmacy did not have it, but I'll let you all know once I get it.  I think I'm going to  hold onto that, and try the sitz baths instead (after this flare heals).  thanks so much for all of your support - this group is the best!  My diet has been off, and my stress high because my husband passed away last week, so I'm sure that is what contributed to the flare-up.

Christine

I'm trying different things as well. It's confusing when the LS spreads to the butt crack; not sure to keep it moist or keep it dry. It's different in the presentation - it doesn't look white, but is blisters and red/raw. I'm going to try to soak in a bath of dead sea salt. I know it has many healing properties. I'll let you know how it goes. We are all in this together.