The Healthy Skin Show 015: Alternative Remedies For Lichen Sclerosus w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Many people suffer from Lichen Sclerosus, a chronic skin condition that usually affects prepubescent girls or postmenopausal women. However, because it affects the genitals, talking about it can be uncomfortable and many women suffer in silence.
Today I'll be talking to my good friend, Dr. Anna Cabeca. She is an Emory-trained Obstetrician and Gynecologist, a menopause and sexual health expert, and international speaker and educator. Anna is also a truly wonderful person, and I feel very grateful to have known her for the last few years.
Dr. Anna has created top-selling products like Julva® (an anti-aging feminine cream for women), Mighty Maca® Plus (a superfood hormone-balancing health drink), as well as online programs such as Magic Menopause, Sexual CPR, and Women's Restorative Health Bootcamp.
PLUS she's got a new book coming out called The Hormone Fix!
In this episode, we cover the often awkward topic of Lichen Sclerosus, as well as conventional and alternative treatment options for the skin condition.
Have you used Julva® for feminine health issues? Let us know in the comments!
In this episode
- What is Lichen Sclerosus?
- Who is typically affected by Lichen Sclerosus?
- Treatments for this skin condition
- Is there a connection between gut dysbiosis and Lichen Sclerosus?
- What is Julva and how can it help with vaginal health?
Quotes
“Just sitting down, riding a bike, jogging—all of those things are affected by Lichen Sclerosus. It just affects our quality of life. It hurts, it's irritated, and that's why I really am so passionate about getting natural solutions to women as much as possible.” [3:57]
“If we haven't addressed the underlying cause, it can come back. Treating for anti-fungal, gluten-sensitivity, food sensitivities, all the way through—that is essential to healing from Lichen Sclerosus.” [4:55]
“I always say the vagina is an extension of the GI tract in a way.” [5:50]
“Hair gets better, skin gets better, moisture gets better, cravings get gone...all of those things get better when we get rid of candida." [13:58]
Links
How Steroid Creams Can Make Skin Rashes Worse
Follow Dr. Anna Cabeca on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and check out her blog, DrAnnaCabeca.com
Get Dr. Anna's new book "The Hormone Fix" HERE
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