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Mears
Mears

hi, since my last time being on here I have had several flare ups. still on a hrt cream and a steroid cream, trying to re adjust doses to sort it. most of the time I dont feel like doing alot. Tends to rule your life alot, even started trying bicarbonate of soda in a portable bidet as have no bath only a shower. I have notice that getting stressed seems to make things worse with the flare ups. been about a year since was told it was lichen sclerosus . after several months before hand being treated for other things. Do you ever get to feel more normal again I ask myself.

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  • Wicki
    Wicki Mears

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    Hi

    I've had LS for about 17 years now. Get a flare up maybe 1 - 3 times a year. I was told not to use anything scented when washing or bathing, always wear cotton underwear and no tight clothing. I never use soap to cleanse I am currently using Dove moisture bar and have no adverse reactions. Previously used a soap free washing gel which I can't get now. I have a steroid cream on prescription for when I do get a flare up and that seems to keep things in check.

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