Splits above clitorus
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hi guys,
I have had pretty constant slits around my bum for the past month, they've healed. I have had one open split above my clitorus in the crease of skin for about a week and have been using dumovate and epederm but I started getting a bit itchy again yesterday and have just seen that there is another tiny slit next to it .. I just feel exasperated and want it to go away.
I had sex with my boyfriend on Saturday night and am wondering if this new slit/sore is because I did that. I have also started running and I'm wondering if the sweat and motion can be making me worse?
I just want to know that other people get these sores and slits during their flare ups? I was completely paranoid about my LS being herpes for around a year and even though doctors have told me I have LS, not herpes, it still gives me great anxiety and stress which from these forums I undestand can make it worse anyway.
I keep seeing people refer to their flare ups - does this mean slits and sores or White patches?
I am only 21 and in need of some wisdom and reassurance.
I would be so grateful for any replies.
xxx
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justine89448 jade88405
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jade88405 justine89448
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suedm jade88405
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First i am so sorry to hear you are so young with this rotten conditon.
Herpes like cold sores have blisters- the white patches in LS are not blisters.LS is NOT catching.It is treated with strong steroids a pea sized amount as prescribed on the mucous membrane of the vulva - NOT into the vagina.
It is worthwhile understanding the anatomy and terminology of the area. I find tho talking about the" undercarriage" removes any embarrassment when talking to friends.
Visit the lecture by Dr Goldstein:-
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/dr-goldstein-lecture-271556 who explains a lot you will want to know
Flare ups are caused by many things- different for each of us Stress, some food stuffs, irritation, rubbing of clothes, tight clothes, infections, sex - esp if the partner is too enthusiastic, getting into bleached clothing, blood, urine,body fluids on the skin. using soaps and smellies in the bath All sorts of reasons
The flare up can be a burning sensation, itching soreness, white plaques,(patches) splits, tears - fissures- over growth of skin, the absorbtion of the labia - inner lips of the vulva -
Not everyone has all or even some of these symptons- everyone is diferent. It is worthwhile to look at yourself regularly and understand what you are looking at and note any changes - some people take photographs - i would say do so on a camera NOT a phone - too dangerous re hacking- to watch for changes in your condition
So drink a lot of water - it dilutes the urine, keep urine off the skin - all body fluids in fact- so use a barrier ointment. Use a non soap emollient to wash with apply your steroid wait for a while - an hour is a Good length of time then apply your moisturiser - important to keep the skin supple -then the barrier I use the moisturiser as a barrier but not all moisturisers will work well. Keep a small spray bottle of water with you to rinse off aftr a pee and a small bottle of your other stuff so you can apply it when away from home. Try and keep blood off the skin too Go commando
It may take a few weeks to get back to non itching - it may take longer - or less time. THE most important thing is MANAGE YOUR STRESS, keep it under control- meditate- paint draw knit sing ANYTHING- running is good as it would appear that all of us on this site have a level of stress that may contribute to our conditon Laugh as much as you can have as much fun as you can - dont drink a lot of alcohol - there is far too much sugar in it and sugar is a common cause of flare ups
Keep smiling and enjoy being young - talk to a close friend or relative you will go thro periods when a hug is needed. Best wishes
Sue
jade88405 suedm
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Thank you ever so much for such a lengthy and helpful reply. I am thinking sugar is contributing to it being worse. Im thinking of starting a diary of flare ups.
I guess my paranoir about herpes is because I don't get the white patches I just get the tears and sores and sometimes they begin as a little bump. My doctor has told me this is just irritation but I just worry myself sick.
I find my clitorus can sometimes get a little tear in, becomes purple and can be extremely sensitive and painful - is this something normal with LS?
Thank you again
Jade xx
Amitka suedm
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suedm jade88405
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So it is reasonable to assume that a flare up affecting the clitoris willl be painful.
Do NOT WORRY- worry is stressful - AVOID stress as much as you can
- when having sex do make sure you are protected- or he is - then the issue of STD's is lessened - if necessary explain to him that it is important not to have ANY body fluids on your undercarriage, and even if you have been on the pill then you have a good reason to keep from any likilhood of acquiring as STD
The Herpes simplex virus ( like the cold sore) will remain in the nerve path it affected initially and can reoccur when the conditions are right, and thus when having a cold sore it is important to wash hands and not infect yourself with the virus, obviously oral sex with someone with a cold sore is Not A Good Thing! - for EITHER of you!
I think your idea of keeping a diary is a really good one. I would keep it daily charting food and drink - and possibly moods as well - then you may be able to see a pattern emerging
Put your steroid on to those parts that are most vulnerable to taring
Good luch take care
Sue
suedm Amitka
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How long have you had LS? Before i came across this site i hadnt realised how many women have lost their labia too. I was so unhappy when i watched what was happening to my body
You say you have whole body irritation - that must be so dreadful - i feel for you
Pixel_Pixie jade88405
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hillary16247 jade88405
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Morrell1951 hillary16247
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We just have crappy skin – it's vulnerable to yeast (you likely did have a yeast infection as well as LS) and bacterial infections.
jade88405 hillary16247
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jade88405 Morrell1951
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hillary16247 jade88405
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Mine is: hillary_84@hotmail.come
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Guppy007 Pixel_Pixie
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mborr suedm
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Guppy007 Morrell1951
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hillary16247 Morrell1951
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Morrell1951 hillary16247
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That's quite a few kinds of bumps!
Clobetasol takes quite a few months to really make a difference. This is why it makes no sense to only use it occasionally when flared up – it isn't a quick fix. We stay on maintenance for that reason. This said, there is a small percentage of patients who don't respond to steroid cream. There's only one other treatment – tacrolimus – and it has some unpleasant side effects, so it's only prescribed as a last resort.
suedm mborr
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You can buy aqeous ointment from the chemist and this will do a similar job to the Diprobase
Good luck
mborr suedm
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