Skin thinning - 'down below' - May Be 'too much information'

Yep - agreed mrsmopp, especially on discussions like this one!

crafting it's good to be forewarned about the dead cells....sounds a bit gross.
I mentioned this condition to my best friend and....she has been using canestan with hydrocortisone for some time. Happily we can discuss anything

I too think this is a brilliant thread. Our anonymity makes it possible to be nicely honest about a painful problem which is so little discussed. Gransnet is definitely among the movers and shakers of our age.

Years ago I had terrible soreness in that area. Was quite young at the time and even resorted to going to a VD clinic cause I was too embarrassed to see a doctor. They told me lots of people were having the problem because women had started wearing very tight jeans [lycra had just become widely used]. They didn't give me anything to help and eventually I did see a doctor who gave me betnovate and it cleared up straight away. I'd suffered for ages . The only reason I know more about atrophy and suchlike is because I then worked for the NHS for many years. But, even now, I still hesitate before I see a Dr

Surcare is good to wash your smalls in.Either wash by hand or in the machine.Heard doctors on the radio say that panty liners caused problems, too much chafing, so only use them when you really need to.

Coolgran I used to use canesten HC for quite a while (about 12 months) for sore bits but the Replens, used more frequently (apart from using the applicator I use a bit each morning) helps more. Dead cells are a bit gross as you say but think of it a bit like spring cleaning and getting in all the corners!

I have found Boots Automatic Laundry Liquid and Fabric Conditioner for sensitive skin is best for washing my underwear as well as bedding and towels. I avoid panty liners as much as possible and Vaseline helps to soothe skin.