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Can people with Lichen Sclerosus work? What kind of work can they perform?
Can you work with Lichen Sclerosus? Real patients share what jobs they do and how they adapted, plus practical guidance.
Dat is afhankelijk van de ernst van de klachten, afwisselend werk waarbij zitten staan lopen mogelijk is.
Posted Mar 12, 2017 by Anita Corte-Degen 1420
No, you can not wear any clothes that rub on the areas.
Posted Apr 7, 2017 by Beabow 1000
Usually those with LS can work, but many have difficulty sitting for long periods, wearing underwear (skirts and dresses with no underwear seem to work well to air things out).
Posted Oct 7, 2017 by Cindy 3050
You can work anywhere at anything.
Posted Oct 8, 2017 by LBelle 1550
Depending on how severe it is and with the understanding of the employer regarding appropriate clothing and ability for 'toilet' breaks to keep up regime. A cool environment is also helpful.
Posted Oct 9, 2017 by annie-mcg 2000
Any job if you treat it to the best of your ability.
Posted Aug 25, 2018 by Tbreck 2500
I think we can work in most fields, but when there is a bad flare it can be hard to walk and sit down sometimes.
Posted Oct 11, 2018 by Allicia 2500
Yes they can work, sit down jobs can be an issue for many, unfortunately this disease has not been researched enough to rate a percentage women in the workforce.
Posted Apr 26, 2019 by Kelly 3100
Yes, you can still work.
Posted Apr 28, 2019 by Debbie 1680
Yes people with Lichen Sclerosus can work and do many different jobs, everyone is different and some will have milder symptoms and some more severe. Walking, running or sitting for too long can make symptoms worse or more painful.
Posted May 26, 2019 by Emma 3560
Pretty much any work, but if it causes sweating or friction in the affected area... it can and will cause a flare.
Posted Jun 12, 2019 by Ljstafford 1600
They can work, but often are so very miserable. I worked until my cancer surgery. I did clerical. There were days where I cringed to have to stand and walk, fortunately I could sit, which hurt but if I didn't move to much I could count the hours till I got home. I think that working during a major flare is cruel punishment. I do believe this condition should be covered under FMLA. It doesn't matter what type of job you do, vulvar LS is affected when you cough or sneeze, any movement causes friction to already compromised skin. I think at this point in time there are more people working with LS out of financial necessity, the fact that so MANY doctors do not know how to diagnosis the condition, and so many women are embarrassed to admit their conditions.
Posted Aug 22, 2019 by Diann 2500
