Hello,
I've just been diagnosed with LS but my doctor seems to be a bit out of date from what I've been reading.
Does anyone here have any experience with a good doctor for LS in the Philadelphia or Boston areas?
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I have a second question: I understand that itchiness is an important sign of LS. However, I dont have any itchiness at all, only redness and burning. Is that common?
Many thanks, all your posts are so helpful
Kkay
I have had very little itching, mainly burning and redness.
Hi I only ever get itching very rarely but I get burning and soreness I find itching is brought on by hot weather and my other symptoms get worse in heat
Hi Kay, I've had LS for about 3 years (I'm 74) and have never had itching. I pretty much keep it under control with the Clob and a spray bottle of Borax and water solution. I just recently bought some Perrin Creme Complete. It is a restorative skin care product with lots of natural ingredients. The label says it is for LS among other things. I have been alternating this new creme with the Clob every other day. So far its going good. Good luck to you, let us know how you're doing.
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Thank you Gillian, that is helpful to know
Thank you so much Jeri, a spray bottle is a great idea and I will try to get the Perrin too
Thank you, that is helpful to know
You are fortunate not to have a flare up, as they are called... itching and redness. Try the FB lichen Sclerosis Support Group page. They have lists of MDs. I heard of one expert mentioned from Boston.