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Re: LSA/ BXO - Suggested Cure

Written by John L. at 17 Sep 2002 16:22:08:

As an answer to: LSA/ BXO - Suggested Cure written by Paul B. at 16 Sep 2002 23:55:19:

>> LSA is a skin condition.
>Lichen Sclerosis et Atrophicus - also called Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans or BXO, when it happens to occur on the foreskin (it can occur anywhere on the genitals, or the mouth, and is more common in women).

Many in the medical field think it is an autoimmune disease but is this true ?

>> It happens to men who are not circumcised on their foreskin.
>Because if they are circumcised, it cannot occur on the foreskin, but can occur on the glans, or the shaft. It would stand to reason that if women are circumcised, it is much less likely for them to develop it also as the skin at risk is removed, which might make a good argument for female circumcision - if anyone thought it worth doing.

Circumcision doesn't do any good for men who have BXO. Well may be circumcision will help remove the affected skin but the problem is still there.
Many regret circumcising because of BXO because the surgery made things worst.

>> Currently there is NO CURE.
>Just as there is no cure for psoriasis, dermatitis or most other skin conditions. However, it usually settles down with steroids. Tar extracts, which the "thuja" oil resembles, may certainly be worth trying, and it seems a good suggestion for anyone with the condition.

Hmm...wondering how many more people have tried "thuja" oil ? What's the side effect of this herbal oil ?


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