Lichen Sclerosus

Hi tipsyshelly 

Welcome to our community, as one of the men on here I was diagnosed countless times with thrush and sent off to buy some canestan cream quite a few times. Eventually things got so difficult I ened up with a circumcision but that did not fix things and it was only when I saw a locum who diagnosed LS and prescribed topical steroids that I really got relief - it was amazing how fast the treatment produced results. 

<<hugs>>

Steve

I was surprised to learn that men could be affected by, I’ve been prescribed canestan hc ans an internal moisturiser and it’s helping , just need to wait for gynaecology,I’m a very bad person , I was a pharmacy tech and a huge fan of self medicating and a lot is available over the counter so I was doing pharmacy first and buying fluconazole but no more DIY , I’m really hoping it’s not LS , thank for reaching out ,I’ve not delved properly into all the forum , I’ll do it at night when I can relax , thanks again

Hi

When the locum diagnosed LC I found this page and felt it described my issues really well. My GP prescribed Lotiderm cream and now it is on use as and when but have in on my repeat list so just have to push the button on the app when I need some more. 

As you can see on that page what LC does slightly increase the chance of cancer so very much worth keeping an eye on but otherwise not much of a worry in itself. 

Hope the appointment goes well.

<<hugs>>

Steve

Hi tipsyshelly 

If it does turn out that you have this condition, there are other ladies on the vulva cancer forum who have discussed it there (even though it’s not a cancerous condition) and this is the link

Vulva Cancer Forum

If you are looking for further information on the condition and treatment, this guide might be helpful too

Lichen Sclerosus Guide

I do hope it turns out not to be the case for you, so I hope you can get some reassurance when you see the gynaecologist.

Sarah xx