Have had this itching for 5 years, but for some reason I’m suddenly panicking. Crazy itchiness down there. Wouldn’t exactly say it’s really sore red or painful, just irritated. One of the inner lips is drooping a bit and now bigger than the other? Whole area looks a bit darker and shiny too, it’s looked like that for ages but it’s not scaly, fragile, bleeding or weeping.
I do get lots of spots near the inner labia (mostly small, but sometimes big lumps that are sore, can be squeezed and eventually burst just like a spot would) ugh.
Have seen a few gp’s over the years. One said thrush but treatment didn’t work and there’s no discharge anyway. One said it’s folliculitis, but an emollient hasn’t helped either. Others have been 🤷🏼♀️ and said don’t use soap.
Anyway a couple of days ago I found some hydrocortisone and thought bugger it I’ll give it a go. OMG. It felt so much better within a day. The itching is much reduced and I am far more comfortable. I’ve waited 5 years to feel like this!
I guess my question is does it sound like litchen sclerosus or something more serious? Should I see a gp yet again? I’m catastrophising a bit but am suddenly worried it’s something dodgy that’s been lurking for way too long.
Is any of this normal??