Thankfully, my LS got diagnosed pretty early. I barely had any itching, but my OB/GYN noticed it during a standard checkup. She asked if I had any symptoms and then double checked with a dermatologist on the spot. I left that appointment with a prescription for clobetasol.

The most annoying part of it was dealing with my pharmacy. They're usually great, but they were concerned that I had a prescription for a topical steroid ointment with a pretty frequent application schedule. It got to the point where one of them asked what I was treating, which is none of their business. I told them to contact my OB/GYN if they had any questions and to give me my medication.

Since I have other autoimmune disorders, I know the value of community and the value of research. I found a video by Dr. Jill Krapf: https://youtu.be/nvfzzuMPGm0 In it, she explains LS and how to apply the ointment. I followed her directions pretty closely and had quarterly appointments with my OB/GYN team.

It's almost three or so years in, and I'm pretty much in remission. I just have to apply clobetasol ointment and triamcinolone cream a couple times a week now. I apply the triamcinolone around my perineum and rear. They noticed the clobetasol was too potent for that area of skin over time.

I don't think comparing is all that effective because a lot depends on when you were diagnosed, which is why I'm happy my team caught it early and started treating me right away. Based on their comments, I have very few changes, which is a relief because auto-immune disorders like to run in packs. Once you get one, others show up.