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Linda (Auburn, Ca) on 05/01/2015
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I was diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosis on April 16, 2015 after my OB GYN did a vulvar biopsy. I had been suffering for 20 months with symptoms but the current flare up has been the worst ever. My doctor prescribed the steroid, clobetasol, but I must be allergic to one of the preservatives because my symptoms became even more intense. I have stopped the steroids and I'm searching for some type of relief. What has been very soothing is using organic coconut oil before (used as a barrier) and after going to the bathroom. Two days ago I picked up a homeopathic remedy for shingles at the health food store that has greatly reduced the itching and pain. It did sting when I applied it so I have been diluting it with castor oil.

My question: Has anyone tried UV Light Therapy as a treatment for LS?? I had a horrific eczema outbreak on my legs and after using the UV Light Therapy, it completely sent away and has never returned.

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Replied By Rusty (Lansing, Mi) on 05/08/2015

Hi Linda, May I ask where you had your UV therapy done? Was it at a dermatologists office? Thanks.
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Replied By Rusty (Lansing, Mi) on 05/08/2015

Hi Linda, May I ask where you had your UV therapy done? Was it at a dermatologists office? Thanks.
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Replied By Pan (Holland) on 05/28/2015

I read about a 60 year old woman, here on EarthClinic, who has been healed by UVB light treatment (eximer laser). Her symptoms have been completely reversed. I wish she could tell us who gave her the treatment. And how comes this is not world news?

I will ask (again) for some Dutch doctors here and will let you know. In the meantime I sit in the sun, in lotus... now and then.

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Replied By Ref (Iowa) on 09/11/2016

I also have found coconut oil to be very helpful and it does not have the odor or expense associated with the creams for LS sold on Amazon. Also, I am afraid of using too much clobetasol proprionate and allowing it to thin the skin. Coconut oil lets me to spread the steroid on thinner and use it less frequently.
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Replied By Jane (NS) on 01/13/2026

Linda, ask if your doctor can prescribe the cream based clobetasol for you. I can not use an ointment as any petroleum based products irritate after a few hours and I have to wash it off and use some thing for the itch it causes. The cream helps me keep it on. They say the ointment stays longer but if you rub the cream in, it should still do the trick
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