2. Lichen Sclerosus
3. Interviews

Noempie's interview

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How did all start?

It started with itching and burning and at first I thought it was a normal infection.

Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?

Yes. It took about a week to get a diagnosis.

For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?

I do not understand the question.

What has been the most useful thing for you so far?

I use creams and ointment that my docter subscribed.

What have been your biggest difficulties?

Having a normal sex life and sometimes when an outbreak occur.

How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?

To those I told, nothing changed because they do not really understand what it is about. I have not told a lot of family or friends.

What things have you stopped doing?

Nothing

What do you think about the future?

I am afraid that the older I get that it will get worse.

So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?

All of my years. I try not to think to much about this illness.

If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?

My life is fine.

Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?

Just to stay positive as it is not a discease like cancer and we are not going to die from it.

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