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You have had years of experience with LS, so can you tell me how long you had to use the Clobetasol before you had any improvement? The majority of women refer to that particular steriod and I know gynecologists always prescribe it too as the gold standard . I never experienced any improvement .
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Hi! I was advised to use the Clobetasol to manage the LS when it flared up (often related to increased stress levels). I think pretty early on I was also advised - in so many words - there was no cure to remove LS, and the words became clearer after decades with this condition.
Now I am 3-1/2 weeks into recovery from a surgical procedure called "laser ablation (with plasma jet)" to remove the 1st layer of skin in the vulva, due to the diagnosis of "vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia" (VIN II/III), a precancerous condition, with another, slightly deeper biopsy to be taken in < 3 weeks for a more troubling spot, but hopefully not cancerous!
So, in summary, at least from my journey, the Clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment is for managing, and is not a cure.
Best wishes.