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- Mon May 11, 2020 4:52 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: Lichen Sclerosus
- Replies: 1
- Views: 943
Re: Lichen Sclerosus
It is difficult for a doctor to diagnose lichen sclerosus without examining the skin, so it is important that you are seen by your local doctor and that the skin of the area is examined properly. The other problem that can cause a lot of itching in the area is thrush (candida) which can sometimes be...
- Mon May 11, 2020 4:44 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: Treatments
- Replies: 1
- Views: 836
Re: Treatments
Lichen sclerosus is in inflammation or soreness of the skin, driven by the immune system of the body. It is not known exactly why the immune system starts to cause the problem, but it is possible to reduce the inflammation and therefore to reduce the effects of the problem on the skin. The best trea...
- Wed May 15, 2019 9:03 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: Lichen sclerosus
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1447
Re: Lichen sclerosus
Sometimes lichen sclerosus and vitiligo can occur together – both are skin changes caused by the body’s immune system ‘mis-firing’ and damaging the skin. However, piles can also lead to irritated and sore skin around the anus, and if the itch is strong enough to make you scratch, then that can make ...
- Wed May 15, 2019 8:49 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: worse case scenario
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1523
Re: worse case scenario
You are quite right that in LS it is the body’s immune system that is causing self-damage, and just like in thyroid disease, it is not known why this starts. You are also right in that the age at which LS most commonly first appears in females is after the menopause, but it can also start in childho...
- Wed May 15, 2019 8:48 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: Recurrences of Lichen Sclerosus
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1521
Re: Recurrences of Lichen Sclerosus
That is good to hear that your LS improved well with treatment four years ago. LS is a condition that tends to be long-term, and it can wax and wane. The body’s immune system causes inflammation of the skin, making it itchy or sore, but also slightly damages the skin so that it can look or feel diff...
- Wed May 15, 2019 8:46 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: Lichen Sclerosus
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1520
Re: Lichen Sclerosus
I understand your wish to use something other than plain water to wash with – some people just never feel properly ‘clean and fresh’ unless they have used something on the skin when washing. Because LS-affected skin is more ‘sensitive’ or less resilient to the normal stresses and strains that skin i...