Looking at Lichen Sclerosus Diet Studies for Hope and Guidance
Lichen Sclerosus diet studies are few and far between but our guest Erica Eberl went on the hunt so we can discuss what we can learn from the science. Erica Eberl is a 23-year-old dietitian and LS warrior who was diagnosed less than a year ago. She has used her skills and resources to research LS and diet and shares her findings to help others. After Erica Eberl was diagnosed with LS, she did extensive research on Lichen Sclerosus and diet and found three studies that she was able to share. One LS diet study from Italy found that avocado and soybean extract cream and a dietary strategy improved symptoms in women with mild to moderate LS, although it wasn't as effective as corticosteroids. A case-control study from Italy found that increased consumption of carotenoids (precursors to Vitamin A) was associated with less LS. Lastly, a study from Portugal found…
