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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.
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You are so brave, that sounds incredibly painful. So far, I've refused to even have a biopsy, but think that is what I'll be doing next .
Best wishes to you on the next biopsy.
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So, LS can lead to vulvar cancer, in a very few cases (< 7 - 9% last I checked), and I may be on my way to that...will see.
BUT, as I have done through my adult life, stay current with your gynecologist appts, be sure you are confident of your Dr.'s knowledge of the latest on these matters, and you should be on a healthy path.
I hope I've been of some help.