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Steroid advise

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Su02
Su02

Hello! Having been managing with LS over last 5 months mainly on the area between my bottom and vag bits due to scar tissue where i was cut during child birth. i now seem to have an uncomfortable area on my left side which seems to be around some shrinkage of my inner minora labia. would you suggest now applying steroid to that on a daily basis. It feels a bit painful! I am having my 6 month check on the 25th cant wait have loys of questions now i understand LS more.

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  • ellen61061
    ellen61061 Su02

    Posted

    Yes, apply! just a tiny bit to that area.

    • lesley61419
      lesley61419 ellen61061

      Posted

      I was in a similar position last year and yes need to apply there too. I would do daily for a couple of weeks or until it subsides and then apply twice a week long term. My gyni advised rubbing small bit in at a time and then a little more. I agree when a flare up it is painful so I just do as long as I can cope.

      Good luck

  • Wee_Dugie
    Wee_Dugie Su02

    Posted

    Hello Su02, I am a male and have been dealing with LS for almost 8 years now - most of that time I have been applying Clobetasol (Dermovate) only, usually every other day, or often on a daily basis. I am well aware of the shrinkage issues and have found that I can best combat this by using gentle stretch and massage movements of the skin when applying the Clobetasol.

    So, I have the proverbial, 'me time' - and I have found the best time to do this is when the skin is warm, so, straight after a warm shower, or immediately when I get out of bed.

    I say most of the time because very recently I tried a recommendation that Nancy KB made, and this was for 2 Tablespoons of Aloe Vera Gel mixed thoroughly with 4 to 6 small drops of Turmeric Essential Oil - it has a rather wonderful aroma too! I would try the 4 drops solution first and apply it to your entire genital / anal region. I have also just started to try Coconut Oil - but I am only applying this to my genital region that is not effected with LS as a moisturiser only.

    I am also going to post a link to a previous post on these Forums to a reply that Starlight8 gave some 8 months ago, it contains a great deal of 'user-friendly' advice for Women, in particular, dealing with a host of issues related to dealing with LS. You may need to scroll down to see Starlight8's reply as the post was originally created by dorotha67 .......

    It would be helpful to know in future whether you find anything from Starlight8's article that has made a significant difference to you .. so you could update your Forum Post Thread here in future months if that is possible ..... Here is the link, it is on this web site if you were not sure ......

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lichen-is-taking-my-life-need-help-660159?page=0#3199398

    • Su02
      Su02 Wee_Dugie

      Posted

      Thankyou so much for this. i have read Nancy B column amazing!!!

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