Does anyone know what Lychon Sclerosis is and how to treat it ?
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The correct spelling is Lichen sclerosus (aka lichen sclerosis or lichen sclerosis et atrophicus) and is a painful skin condition that typically affects the vulva (or penis) and rectal cavity. In women, LS falls under the general category of vulvodynia (chronic vulvar pain).  It is not a contagious condition.
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Read "The Miracle Of MSM"  by Dr Jacob and Dr Lawrence who have had experience and good results in treating scleroderma and lupus with MSM. You may also want to research PABA 10-20 grams, DMSO, Gotu kola 4-6 capsules, and bovine tracheal cartilege 6-12 capsules.\nSee pg 356 of Dr Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution. A good naturopath will be of inestimable value in helping you deal with this problem. Good luck and God Bless.
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I have it too. I've had it for 6 years and I'm always on the look out for a cure. Medically, there is nothing you can do. However if you're interested in Alternative Medicine; I've been doing Chinenes Medicine for a few months. Some spots have gone away and the progression has stopped.
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Exfoliate with a sugar or sea salt scrub daily on the affected areas. This should help.
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I've treated dozens of people that have suffered from it. Its not the same in all people. Some get it worse than others. Treatment includes IVIG or plasma pheresis or a combination of both. \n\nSymptoms are progressive weakness that usually starts in the feet and progresses upwards and ends in paralysis that can last from days to weeks.\n\nThe severity of the illness is highly variable.
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See:\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000621.htm#Treatment
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talk to a doctor - there are prescription treatments out there
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I have it. There is no cure, only treatment. I use MetroGel 1% on my face and avoid triggers like alcohol.  Many light skinned people age 30-50 get it and it can be mild or quite severe. It's also very misdiagnosed at first because it only appears as flushing at first.  As it progresses, it is easier for dermatologists to diagnose it.\n\nThere are many herbal and natural remedies people use to help control it. One of them is Burdock in tincture form.
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You might want to read this\n\nhttp://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069180/\n\nthe treatment part is towards the bottom of the page
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See Hulda Clark's book 'A Cure for all diseases'\n\nwww.drclark.net/en/drclark_protocol/illnesses/ms.php
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Hi ..No special diet has been proven effective for preventing or treating this disease... Some people find their symptoms are made worse by milk, alcohol, hot spices, or fiber... People are encouraged to follow a nutritious diet and avoid any foods that seem to worsen symptoms... But there are no consistent rules...\n\nPeople should take vitamin supplements only on their doctor's advice..\n\nI put a link, below..with information..about the foundation! ...\ni wish you, all the best , and the courage, you need!!...\n\nKind, regards!:)
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If you can you should go see a specialist. I'm not a doctor but you may have Onychomycosis. This is a fungal infection of the finger or toe nails. I have had this condition and it's curable. I used LAMISIL, I'm sure you have seen the commercials on TV. This is very expensive at this time till generic version comes out. I think it was around $14 a tablet taken once a day. I had insurance cover it (phew). It basically passes through your body to your nails and kills the fungus and grows new health nails. The therapy takes several months.\n\nI have spoken to a doctor that said it will not reoccur and it has. He gave me some solution to use daily but didn't work. I've spoken to another and said that it will not kill me but your nails will look unattractive. I'm still trying to decide if I should take Lamisil again. I'm hesitant because it seems to have side effects to the liver. Read about the side effects. You need to get a blood test before taking it. There are tons of home remedy but I and many people on a medical forum have not found one that works, including bleach, vinegar, and nail polish to name a few.\n\nI have noticed that my nails have become dry and less glossy over the years. I think the oil treatment helps. Oil displaces water. Fungus needs water (moisture). I'm trying this now.\n\nI'm a Scuba instructor and I am constantly wet. I may always have this condition but yours may be curable.\n\nCheck these sites for more information. There are many sites on the subject.\n\nhttp://www.coolnurse.com/nail_fungus.htm\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084\n\nGood luck to ya!
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Dermatophye infestations are particularly nasty and extremely difficult to cure. I had some success with a combination of (wait for it) Vicks Vap-o-rub and Tea Tree Oil, but the following year the discoloration came back. To be really effective, this method requires that you either thin the nail down with a file, or remove part of it so you can reach the actual fungus.\n\nFor onychomycosis, "pulse" oral therapy with the newer imidazoles (itraconazole or fluconazole) or allylamines (terbinafine) is considerably less expensive than continuous treatment but has a somewhat lower mycologic cure rate. The only other option is to use a topical ointment (Lamisil cream), and that has to be applied after EVERY shower or bath. And the worst part is that no matter which treatment you decide upon they all take up to six months to see any improvement!!!\n\nGood luck with that. I still feel that you would be better off seeing your doctor.
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#1  its lichen  not  lachen\n\n#2  its  treatable   not curable.(the skin problem could be made better but the disease cannot be removed. it might go away by itself)\n\n#3 steroids are the mainstay of treatment  and you need a doctors prescription for that.\n\n\n: Lichen planus (LP) is a pruritic, papular eruption characterized by its violaceous color; polygonal shape; and, sometimes, fine scale. It is most commonly found on the flexor surfaces of the upper extremities, on the genitalia, and on the mucous membranes. LP is most likely an immunologically mediated reaction.\n\nCauses: The exact cause of LP is not known. The pathogenesis of LP is immunologically mediated. Whether the foreign antigen is a virus or a drug is not known. Langerhans cells process antigens, which are then presented to T lymphocytes. This stimulated lymphocytic infiltrate is epidermotropic and attacks keratinocytes. During this lymphocytotoxic process, the keratinocytes release cytokines that attract more lymphocytes. This process has been referred to as the lichenoid tissue reaction. Also, recent studies reveal a disruption in the epithelial anchoring system. \n\nSome patients with LP have a positive family history. It has been noted that affected families have an increased frequency of human leukocyte antigen B7 (HLA-B7). Others have found an association between idiopathic LP and human leukocyte antigen DR1 (HLA-DR1) and human leukocyte antigen DR10 (HLA-DR10); thus, LP may be influenced by a genetic predisposition.\n\n\n\nMedical Care: LP is a self-limited disease that usually resolves within 8-12 months. Mild cases can be treated symptomatically with antihistamines and fluorinated topical steroids. More severe cases, especially those with scalp, nail, and mucous membrane involvement, may need more intensive therapy\n\n\nThe first-line treatments of cutaneous LP are topical steroids, particularly class I or II ointments. A second choice would be systemic steroids for symptom control and possibly more rapid resolution. Many practitioners prefer intramuscular triamcinolone 40-80 mg every 6-8 weeks. Oral acitretin has been tried with some success. Many other treatments are of uncertain efficacy because of the lack of randomized controlled trials. For LP of the oral mucosa, topical steroids are usually tried first. Topical and systemic cyclosporin has been tried with some success. Other options include oral or topical retinoids. Even with these effective treatments, relapses are common. \n\nPsoralen with ultraviolet light A (PUVA) therapy for 8 weeks has been reported to be effective. Risks and benefits of this treatment should be considered. PUVA is carcinogenic. Long-term risks include dose-related actinic degeneration, squamous cell carcinoma, and cataracts. A phototoxic reaction with erythema, pruritus, phytophotodermatitis, and friction blisters could occur. \n\nUV-A therapy combined with oral psoralen consists of oral psoralen (0.6 mg/kg), 1.5-2 hours before ultraviolet light, which usually starts at 0.5-1 J/cm2 and is increased by 0.5 J/cm2 per visit. Use of topical ointment at the time of receiving UV-A treatment may decrease the effectiveness of PUVA. Precaution should be taken for persons with a history of skin cancers or hepatic insufficiency
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It actually sounds like a condition known as Seborrheic Dermatitis; which can affect the scalp, sideburn area, eyebrows, sides of nose and ear canals.  It often appears a scaley white patches which flake off leaving red areas.  It can look almost like a butterfly pattern around sides of your nose under your lower eyelid.  It is basically Dandruff of the face.  Usually people who have it tend to have Olly skin.  The cause is bacteria in the sebaceous glands that produce the oil on your face.  I actually suffer from the same condition, and at first I thought it was either an allergy or weather related.  It started off as flakes of skin in my eyebrows; I thought it was weird "can you get dandruff in your eyebrows?"  I tried to use moisturizers to no avail.  I finally went to a dermatologist to see if I was allergic to the dental masks that I use, and that is when I found out what it really was.  Your dermatologist can prescribe you a corticosteroid cream that you can use once or twice daily.  I use a medication called Desonide and it works really well.  I hope that this is helpful
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I have sucessful treated this on several occasions for my chidren w/o an antibiotic. Wash hands, peel  chunk of cucumber and grate.  Put grated cucumber in a large sterile gauze pad.  Squeeze a few drops of cucumber juice directly into the eye.  Use fresh cucumber and gauze each time.
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I have the same thing you have by the sounds of it.  My doctor told me its called tinea versicolor which is a type of skin fungus.  I'm about at my whits end with this, I've tried alot of solutions and so far nothing has helped but its probably because its too soon.  My doctor gave me an oral form of nizoral to take for a month which I've just completed.  In the mean time I've been applying selsun blue to the affected areas daily and leaving it on for about 10 minutes.  Too me it just seems its getting worse day after day, the small spots turn bigger and join together to make bigger spots.  I'm frusterated but from all of the research I've done online it sounds like the fungus is easy to kill its just the discoloration of the skin that takes months to return to normal.  Hope that helps you at all, your not the only one!