Re: Itchy vulva, white patch?
Originally Posted by
AnxietyGirl30
Hi everyone,
I thought I would give an update on what happened at the doctors.
My doctor checked the area and told me she thought it was what I thought lichen sclerosus. She said it’s very small and it’s nothing to worry about. She gave me steroid cream to use if it gets itchy but it rarely does. She said to take a photo of it to keep for record in case it gets bigger or changes in any way. If it doesn’t then I just leave it. She said it may go away it may not. It’s just one of those things.
Hi AG, I don't have LS but I do have vaginal/vulva atrophy which has similar symptoms with cuts/itching etc.
Go easy on the steroid cream as it will thin the skin. Use sparingly and only when necessary. I have chemical sensitivity so the steroid affects me and I use Sudocreme usually and the steroid if that doesn't work.
Wash your knickers separately (on a hot wash) but without detergent or fabric softener.
Don't rub yourself with towels etc; dab or allow to air dry (lol)
Use chemical free loo roll or use a sitz bath and bathe in water after a wee.
Drink enough water to dilute your wee (less stingy)
Try and eat as good a diet as you can; quit sugar or use in moderation. GF and dairy free will help you.
There are some good Facebook LS groups too. X
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