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mila14992
mila14992

Hello everyone, I'm here to kind of discuss with others who have gone through this before and just desperate for advice. I'm a 16 year old female, and for years I've kind of always experienced itching down there which I never told my mom as I supposed it was normal. Being the curious teen that I am, I decided to take a look down there with a mirror and was taken back by what I saw. I've researched lichen sclerosus a lot, and although I'm scared and very embarrassed to tell my mom that I need to see a doctor about it...I'm pretty sure this is what I have. When I looked down there, I noticed white patches between my labia majora (like I said, I've researched this many times as I am very scared) on both sides starting in the beginning of my labia majora and on the end. This may sound unclear but please bare with me. You would only be able to see the white patches if you looked inside of my lips, not just by looking at my vagina. And lately, I've noticed that the left side of the inside of my lip is kind of getting smaller so I think it's time to inform my mom before it gets worst. I'm just so scared, I'm too young for all of this. Who knows for how long I've had this! I just need advice, please let me know if I will be able to catch it now and stop it from getting worse. And most of all, I just need to be able to relate to someone because as of now...I feel ashamed, embarrassed, and alone. Thank you for reading, I hope you can give some feedback!

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  • Wicki
    Wicki mila14992

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    Hi Mila

    I have just come back onto this site after a long absence. I have read your story and some of the replies.

    fFirstly, sorry to hear you have LS at such a young age. I have had it for 12 years and googled it to find info but found this site, even in its early days more helpful than anywhere else. Other peoples experiences are so very helpfu and you have been given a good deal of helpful info.

    I have used dermovate successfully and  I particularly use it at night so it gets a good length of time to work (no going to the loo etc).Over time I have found that I can use petroleum jelly and this sometimes allows the skin to heal without me needing to resortto  the Dermovate.  Once you get all the creams/lotions and info from your doctors you will be able to find what works best for you. I always wear cotton undies and loose fitting trousers and in the very hot weather I find  washing of the area with cool or cold water very, very soothing.

    I have also have an under active thyroid, which was diagnosed at the same time as LS and reading your dialogue with Morrel has been very helpful and informative to me.  My father also has psoriasis and coeliac disease which I keep on the lookout for in myself.  I'm amazed to see how these auto immune diseases seems to be linked.

    All the best

    Wicki

     

  • rebecca71878
    rebecca71878 mila14992

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    I'm so sorry that you are experiencing fear of telling you mom about having LS.  There is nothing to be ashamed of.  LS can affect even little babies and I have learned that it can sometimes be reversed in youth and small children.  I hope you find the courage soon to tell her you need to be seen by a doctor.  Hope you feel better!  wink
  • chenly2219
    chenly2219 mila14992

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    Hi Mila!  Morell told me about you.  She said read your post because i can relate to you.  I am 19years old and just like you at first i thought the itching is normal until ilook down there and saw the changing on the skin sad I was so worried but i cant tell anyone because im ashame and i dont want my mother to be stressed about it but now i got the courage to tell my mother because it became so so so uncomfortable as time goes by. The problem is we cant afford going to a specialist but my mother bought an over the counter Hydrocortisine a while ago. Until now,  idont know if i will use this or have some research and advice more. I am so glad that i have someone to share it with, i hope we can fight this thing. Just like you i am dreaming on havingbabies and becoming a mother someday.  Sending love from the Philippines!  biggrin)) :">
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