Your doctor may prescribe a moisturizing lotion that is safe to use in sensitive genital areas and may be used in combination with your corticosteroid treatment. Although lichen sclerosus is not just dry skin, having dry skin as a symptom puts you at risk for tearing and other injuries. Applying fragrance- and dye-free lotion to the area can help to reduce the chances of these complications, even if it cannot directly treat your lichen sclerosus. Because some chemicals found in moisturizers can worsen the symptoms, it is important to consult with your doctor before you begin self-treating the area.

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