If it took you months or even years to receive a diagnosis, you are not alone — and it’s not your fault. One of the most painful truths about Lichen Sclerosus is that it’s often missed, misdiagnosed, or minimised for far too long. Many of my patients have been told it’s just thrush, eczema, or a hygiene issue. Others have been prescribed creams that never worked — not because they were wrong about their symptoms, but because they were handed the wrong label.