Lichen Sclerosus

[Lingyt]

Six weeks ago I saw a nurse at my GP surgery having experienced what I can only describe as heat in my vulval area. She examined me and said she was 99% sure it was lichen sclerosis and had likely been there for a while. She said it was fairly common and due to lack of oestrogen. I was prescribed Hydromol, Dermovate 0.05% w/w cream, and Estriol 1mg/g cream and told to come back in 2 months if the medication doesn't seem be working and I might be referred to a consultant. The nurse was very kindly and the medication has improved things but still have some heat.

I've since read up on the condition and links to vulval cancer and am feeling that my condition should be monitored which there was no mention of. I'm mid 60s and otherwise healthy.

Anyone have experience of linchen sclerosis or similar?

This is a skin condition, so see a dermatologist. A gynaecologist does not have the knowledge.

After a decade, my LS completely cleared up within a couple of months of going on Wegovy. I realise it’s not something you would take a GLP-1 solely for right now but I’m sure something is int he pipeline for using them to treat skin conditions. I also had psoriasis and this is also gone.