i have a localised patch of Lichen Aureus on the left calf. I have seen a consultant Dermatologist he said not much can be done. Can you surgest any medication or treatment to help as I feel the patch is getting bigger and have another patch on my shine.HELP needed

I have Lichen Sclerosis, I was diagnosed about 2 years ago. I am told that it's quite rare in men, I guess I'm one of the unlucky ones. For me the only cure is circumcision, so I'm told but I think I will stick to the cream and suffer.....

I have has L.S. for the last 7 yrs. I was first trreated for hormonal problems that is until I read an article in the news paper about L.S. I then made a private appointment with a dermatolagist who then diagnosed L.S. I am now being treated with dermovate cream. I have not used any addatives to my bath water as this made matters worse. I have to wash my undies in unperfumed washing powder so that the perfume in the w. powder causes more itching. I have been treated with the dermatologist for the past 4yrs., but as long as the dermovate ointment is used on a regular basis I can cope. To be quite honest I am fed up as there is no help out there for sufferers. It is not a problem you can discuss openly with family or friends.as it is quite embarassing. I do see my consultant every 6mths. but its the same answer I get....there is not enough information regarding this condition.

i am 22 and have been told i have lichen planus. it started on my feet then spread to my arms and is now all over my body. Nobody seems to know exactly what it is or how to treat it please could you give me some advise as it has become unbarable and very irritable.

I'm 23 years old, nearly 24. I started out with eczema around my ankles and on my feet. I had a leg operation at aged 12 to straighten my feet. As a result my circulation's been affected badly. In the last few months I've had this pop up. It's that and/or pigmented purpuric eruption. It really worried me because I didn't know what was wrong with me, however the doctor told me that it's not a life threatening thing. I'm treating it as a good thing. It won't really ever go away, however it won't kill me. It's gone from my ankles up my legs, really badly in big patches. It's around my knees, a few patches on my arms and one small patch on my midriff, just under where my right lung would be. I've looked at the advice given here and it looks good. I'm currently trying to emigrate and it's been a stressful time. Perhaps that might also be a cause. I wear circulation socks, I was advised in May 2008 that it would be a good idea, however I don't know if it's really helping.

After 13 years of symptoms on and off and being told there was nothing wrong with me I finally got a diagnosis of lichen sclerosis, I also have had lichen planus for the same amount of time all over my back. I also have very dry skin and ecezma, the itching has really intensified over the last 2 years but it is dificult to know whats causing it with so many different things going on. I take antihistamines daily which help and I wash with dermol and then use doulble base on my body and Elocon for the ecxzema. I have Epiderm for the genital area as well as steroid cream (Dermovate). All these creams help and the dermovate does improve the skin that has fused together but it is more painful and only short lived as it quickly reverses when I stop the dermovate. I recently found out that my grandmother had lichen sclerosis and my dermatologist says it can be hereditary. One of the worst things is the lack of support once there is a diagnosis, there is no help or advice or understanding to help you get your head round it, the impact on sexual relationships is difficult to deal with, you lose your confidence and feel like a freak and no help is there. There were no leaflets, factsheets, information about what to expect, the dermatologist apologised that they had no information at the hospital. Incidentally, I had 4 gynae operations whilst I had OBVIOUS and NOTICABLE skin changes and the gynaecologist didn't notice anything wrong!! I am trying to manage this and look for info where I can particularly on the internet but there isn't a great deal of info I am afraid

I also have lichen sclerosous i'm 23. I've got steroid cream but i've not used it much as i've found the following to really help; changing my soap powder to surcare not using fabric conditioner; using dermol 500 as an alternative to soap; not having baths;using 100% cotton sanitary towels; wearing loose underwear and trousers!

I was diagnosed with lichen schlerosis about 7 years ago but have had little pain or itching. My symptoms include pain during penetrative sex especially upon entry and shrinkage of the inner vulval area and my clit has practically gone which is upsetting to say the least. I use steroid cream and am now wondering if that has contributed to the shrinkage. I get small cuts in the vulval area very easily which are painful. I would love to know the cause. I heard it was genetic. I'd be interested to hear anyone else's comments.

my daughte is almost 5 and for 2 1/2 years has been very , very sore down below and a very strong odour, its awful for her being so young. the doctor foung red blood cells and protein in her urine then found a large amount of white blood cells and protein which would say to me she has a problem inside ? but the consultant dismissed the urine and any internal problem and said it could be lichen schlerosis which has confussed me so much but im still very concerned about the findings in her urine ? any advice would be appreciated.