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by Dr Jane Sterling
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...
by Dr Jane Sterling
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...
by Dr Jane Sterling
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 ...
by Dr Jane Sterling
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...
by Dr Jane Sterling
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...
by Dr Jane Sterling
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...
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