Chelle/Tips for Vulvar Skin Care

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Chelle, what do you think you can use if your bladder leaks on occasion,

if you can’t use panty liners?

nne

From:

VulvarDisorders [mailto:VulvarDisorders ] On

Behalf Of Chelle

Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 2:45 PM

To: VulvarDisorders

Subject: Tips for Vulvar Skin Care

These tips are from Dr. Libby who is a Dermatologist

down in Charlotte, NC who treats Vulvar pain patients.

These irritants are not causing your symptoms, but they

could be making them worse. As a woman with a history of vulvar symptoms,

you should follow these guidelines to prevent flares -- even when you are

feeling well. After your symptoms are under control, you can restart any

habits that are important to you...

~Wash the vulva no more than once a day, using water only;

do not use a washcloth but only soft fingertips.

~Avoid soap, douches, powders, over the counter medications

(especially Vagisil) on this area.

~If any topical medications produce burning, stop using them

and call your provider.

~Do not use panty liners, especially the brand

" Always. "

~With periods, use tampons rather than pads if possible.

~Prevent constipation by adding fiber to your diet; an easy

solution is one or two large helpings of a very high fiber cereal such as All

Bran or All Bran Extra, with large amounts of fluid. If necessary, use a

psyllium product such as Metamucil with several large glasses of fluid daily.

~Apply ice, frozen peas or a frozen blue gel pack (lunch box

size) wrapped in a hand towel to relieve burning. But, be careful not to

overdo, since frostbite is a real possibility.

~Use a lubricant with sexual activity. Women with

vaginal symptoms tend to be dry. (isn't that the

truth, Chelle) Astroglide, Slippery Stuff, or vegetable oil (not K-Y)

are good choices for a lubricant. (I

personally like Femglide (note: Femglide is no longer available, but Slippery

Stuff (blue label is the same thing). Some women perfer Emu Oil, Coconut

Oil, Olive Oil, and even Crisco (yes! Crisco;) ~Chelle)

~Try applying A LOT of topical anesthetic (Xylocaine,

lidocaine - NOT vagisil) 30 minutes before sexual activity if sexual activity

is painful for you.

~Contraceptive creams or spermicides, and latex condoms can

be irritating.

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[Guest guest]

millburytimes wrote: >>>>>>Chelle, what do you think you can use if your bladder leaks on occasion, if you can’t use panty liners? Hey nne, I used to use panty liners all the time...but have since gone to occasional use. I'd say most things are probably okay in moderation...One more thing, I'd say for those of us with vulvar pain, one of the main things would probably be when/if we do use panty liners to use the ones that easier on our skin. Like the natural brands...Seventh generation or

NatraCare, as an example. I recently bought some NatraCare panty liners and I like them. Hope this helps, Chelle