swollen vagina because of lichen or treatment?

The Advantan fatty ointment is less than 1% as it is not as potent as other ones. The Dermeze is a moisturiser and also good to use if going in the water to protect that area. 

I am in Australia, Sara.

 

I guess you're right.  I could be sensitive to it even though it's natural.  Makes sense.

It looks like Dermeze is not available in the USA.  Has anyone found this product in the US?

Hi Sarah , i use Diprobase which is nearly the same as Dermeze according to a pharmacist in Australia.

I had a lot of swelling of the labia  when the LS was at its worst. I would try and see the consultant you go to if possible- Continue with the higest concentration of the steroid you were prescribed with and use it accordingly. Keep moisturised and protect yourself from body fluids with a good barrier cream/ ointment. Look daily and dont allow the skin suraces to stick together - it may be uncomfortable but it will inhibit fusing. Keep the area VERY clean esp after using the loo. keep the area cool and use bland non allergic products.

Ivy is natural as is aconite - you wouldnt use either of those products any where near your body as both can cause severe  reactions and in the case of aconite - death. Do check the Dr Goldsteins webinar and do not be swayed by "if it is natural it must be good"  it isnt always!

Go down the scientific well researched route for treatment - not the [u]anecdotal[/u] new age thinking of those who want to ditch modern medicine for unresearched "natural rememdies", there are many who have no real knowldege that try and persuade one to drop convential products unnecessarily.

Always look for the side effect and interactions with other treatments when you embark on alternative therapies.

I know that individual sensitivities will also play a part,and, if it does no harm and makes you feel better, that is good, but do so with knowledge that you are experimenting on yourself and with products that may not have had rigourous scrutiny of their therapeutic effect.

Take care and good luck

Sue

Yes, Sara, I believe it could be the coconut oil.  I am newly diag. so I have been trying everything I read about.  I read that coconut oil is good for tears.  I started using it around the vagina and all over the vulva.  After about two days, I was more  irritated, red, swollen, and more tears.  I stopped using it because I couldn't think of anything else it could be.  I am using emu oil now with some improvement .  

I agree with you. I only use the prescribed treatment. I attend a special clinic in Melbourne and use that advice only as it is a women's hospital and I see several specialists including a dermatologist and gynaecologist each visit. I have a bidet which is great but told to use no more than twice a day as wetting the area too much is not good. I have had LS for many years.

Vaseline is what works best for me. It never gave me any problems. I also use a zinkpaste with tar to treat tears but it us quite messy. But I guess everyone is different. I hope you will find out what is ideal for you soon. I would give vaseline a chance, especially white vaseline that my dermatologist recommends in the first place.

Try using emulsifying ointment - bought from the phamacy  in large inexpensive tubs. Use it to wash wlth and leave a residue on the skin - that may calm things down. The inflammaton is what is beiing treated by the steroids- To cool it temporarily  crushed ice in a plastic bag covered with a damp flannel will cool the area- no friction - of any tight clothing - no tights or tight pants/ knickers- use long skirts and go commando for a while. cool setting on a hairdryer after washing

Your doctor may prescribe Diprovate - (or Dermeze  depending which country you are in)- I find the former works well for me- a 1kg pump lasts ages - I wash with it too and it is a useful barrier. Several people here find their diet affects their undercarriage so perhaps look at your sugar intake and or other food stuffs that can affect you

good luck

Sue

I have a friend who has a different autoimmune skin condition and petroleum products give her grief. I'd never heard of it before until she told me. I have no idea how common that is as a sensitvity. 

 

I use dermeze sensitive and have no issues with that!

Hi Kathleen-

I looked every where for the Dermeze sensitive and can't find it.  I'm in the US.  Where are you?

 

Sue-

Is Diprovate a steroid?  I think Dermeze is a moisturizer not a steroid.  I am in the US and can't get this product.

I have enough steroid creams, at this point, to last a life time.  Now, I need a moisturizer that I can apply liberally to keep the stickiness and adhering away.

I can't seem to find anything that my body can tolerate.  I think I might even be sensitive to vaseline for pete's sake.

My heavens there has to be something that is gentle enough for a sensitive person.

I am in Melbourne, Australia.

It is mainly paraffin. You might be able to get it online. It is the ointment not the cream. It is a moisturiser and not a steroid. The steroid I use is Advsntan fatty ointment.

Kathleen-

That steroid is not available anywhere in the US that I could find.  I called every pharmacy in Chicago and it's not even listed as a possible medication in anyone's computer.

My dr chose another low dose steroid.

Yes, maybe I can find dermeze online.  I looked the other day and their website said only sold in pharmacies and no pharmacies sell it.  I did find some on ebay but shipping is from australia.  probably would cost a fortune.

Sara

No It is a refined and fairly expensive emulsion(ie not as cheap as basic paraffin ointment) made from paraffin- it is an emollient cream - so it is used for washing with - it says it is for the treatment of eczema and other dry skin conditions which moisturises and proctects the skin as well as "relieves and soothes" It is used for itching rash redness peeling and burning.Pain dryness and dermatitis. It can be used on raw skin and applied before bathing- 500g pump not the 1kg as i said before. When i ran out in Australia i was told Dermeze was a similar product. I find it really helps me- and makes  the rest of me silky smooth too! I am in the UK

I too am sensitive- I was a red head with all the issues they have from being bleeders to  reacting to sunlight, bruising easily and having rashes when brushing against grasses and other plants. I do have a burning sensation at times but i put that down to the relationship to  stress and not to the potions i apply. Sometimes the redness and swelling just takes time to subside and nothing i do will alter the discomfort - then one day i realise i am back to "normal" again!

DIPROBASE not  diprovate The potent steroid is DERMOVATE