My labia minora is turning black and my labia majora look bumpy and leathery Im constantly burning what can i do to help this!!!!!!somebody pease help i have noone to talk to abot this.
Hi Monique
i am so sorry you are going through such a hard time .
the nonstop burning is awful I know but I’m not sure what is going on with your colour and texture changes I can only suggest that you go see your gp and ask for a referral to a specialist who might actually understand what is happening.
i know how scary it is and I hope that knowing you are not alone in this may be of some help to you.
God bless you
terry Sharon 🙃x
So sorry Monique.
For the burning I find a gentle lubricant is Coconut Oil.
Mx
I'm 37 and my parts are disappearing. It's aweful. I dont know about the other symptoms you have except the burning. Feels like my vagina is on fire a lot of the time.
You have to see a dr., but not sure how helpful they are. Mine diagnosed me with yeast for 14 yrs straight...I believed him bc I never heard of LS and he was the Dr. Just thought I was extremely prone to yeast....Finally, I told him to test me for LS after my parts began disappearing. He never would have probably.
This is very scary I know. I'm terrified too. Idk what to do.
Hi Monique,
I think you need to go to your GP, book for a lady if possible, they seem to understand a little better and explain what is happening.....go this week if you can, don't leave it. It really needs checking out. Hope you get on OK. xxx
Hi Monique, how awful for you , I hope you get some help soon. Have you seen your GP, have you been referred? Check out the BSVVD for lists of clinics/doctors etc. Private consults are not too expensive and you get seen pretty quick. Lots of info on here about how to sooth irritation. I just use coconut oil. All the best :-)
Monique I was so sad when I read what you are experiencing.
I have had LS for 16 years and during that time experienced lots of change in my vagina s architecture. Tho never had blackening, but other woman on here have, and have managed to correct it with right treatment.
May I ask have you been diagnosed with LS from biopsy ?
Are you using any creams or potions, if so what ??
Sweetheart, my advice to you is go to the nearest clinic for sexual diseases/conditions tomorrow.
Don’t worry another day !!
Most clinics are attached to a hospital and are generally manned by all specialists in various gynaecological conditions.
Please remember these clinics are not only there for women with sexually transmitted infections.
They will listen, examine, and review exactly what you can do to make yourself comfortable.
It is the fastest route to get answers and stop your stress
Sending warmest cosy hug 🤗🙏🏻 X
Hi Monique. Sometimes Lichen Sclerosus can cause a condition called vulvar lentiginosis, which would account for your labia majora turning brown/black. From what I have read this does not pose a serious health concern but you are going to need to find a Vulva Clinic rather than your regular GP as you appear to have two issues now rather than just one. I am sorry your having to go through this.
You need to get to a Gyn doctor right away. That does not sound like LS. It's probably something minor like an infection, so you need to get it treated! You could try soaking in 1 cup of baking soda in moderately warm water. Maybe try Emuaid First Aid cream. But before you see doctor make 100% sure nothing is on it that day. Take care and let me know what you find out!!
Are you using clobetesol? Would highly recommend and I found Emuid off web to help use the soap everyday in shower and their ointment too
Yes I have that happening to me. It seems to happen when I use a rinse with baking soda and apply Emu Oil right away after. Not sure if it's reaction between the baking soda and oil, so had to stop. It happened before too when I applied oil after taking a bath with borax. When I went to the Vulva Clinic and asked the doctor about it, she said it was pigmentation but it wasn't really apparent then. My vulva is naturally dark, but this made it really black. I stopped using everything except the Clob, Premarin, and Emu Oil and that seems to work now and have no reaction. It depends what you're using. What are you using?
Thank you so much !! I did get diagnose through biopsy and i have LS and Lentigo? Im completely at a loss This didnt start happening to me until April 2017 and and just within the last 2 months im unrecognizable down there im scared I dont want to tell my boyfriend he wont understand. I tried to get an appointment to see a dermatologist but they denied my request saying their biopsy will say the same thing...so they have me on antidepressents I guess im supposed to just forget whats going on and be a zombie so im not crying and complaining all the time. I heard its incurable so i guess i should start taking the meds
Where is a Vulva Clinic are they in California?
I tried Clobetesol but it made my skin burn and turn patchy white so they prescribed me Betamethasone Dipropionate and i thing its just making my labia darker and darker !!!! I dont know if i should stop using everything and try natural stuff IDK!!! Im getting worse by the minute its like i feel my labia burning off
Thank you i went and bought some coconut oil and I can honestly say it did help soothe me , I had a better day than ive had in the last 8 months If there are any other tips I am open to trying everything also if there is a support group or do you go to counseling , how can i handle the situation without starting the antidepressents they prescribed me i just feel too young to go through this idk what to do or where to turn to next
Betamethasone Dipropionate and its making my skin worse I feel so down i cant think straight whats premarin?
Thank you i bought some today it did help a little any other tips Im a complete wreck im so grateful for everyone showing me support that dont even know me It means the world to me at a time like this when i feel so alone
I did also get prescribed yeast infection pills leading up to the burning and labia changes im just scared i dont know what to do
I think only a Dr. Can help.
I'm not in any better condition. My vagina is on FIRE. It may be from the coconut oil I tried to use though I'm not sure. I soaked in the tub for like 40 minutes trying to get it off but I don't know if that worked.
I have a UTI and bacterial vaginosis!
I also have a healing biopsy spot....sigh....
I have antibiotics and estrace cream...thats it...no clob perscribed to me yet.....
Hi Monique
Clobetasol is widely used for LS. But make sure you only use very little. They recommend applying a pea size amount gently rubbed in for 90 seconds or to a slow counting to 10. A warm bath for 20 minutes before softens the tissue and this helps to absorb the Clobetasol. This disease lives in the deep layers of skin. I would try to go back to the Clob if that is not the way you were applying it. If you were applying it this way and it's not working, I would advise to go back to your doctor.
Premarin is an estrogen hormone compound that I use because of dryness. I am 76 years old and post menopausal, so this replaces what my body no longer produces. I don't think it applies in your case because of your age.
Good luck, take heart, and stay with us, and try not to stress. Let us know how you're doing.
Micheline
xoxoxo