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@jw9 - It was good to see your clarification on the "body parts" we're talking about. It's quite the learning experience. This past year I was showing my vulva dermatologist a place on my arm that (I felt like) was a reaction to a new body wash. It was a rash type reaction and was actually clearing up as I had stopped using the body wash and was using a anti-itch cream. She immediately said it was classic psoriasis and prescribed Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream 0.025%.
I searched just now and this is what the internet says about this cream. "Triamcinolone acetonide is a potent synthetic corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling from skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, also used in injections for joints or lesions, and nasal sprays for allergies."
So, I'm wondering if anyone has had this prescribed for their LS.
Thanks.

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I guess women with LS are just privileged(!) to finally learn about their own anatomy!

About the time that I started having problems with LS, I also was diagnosed with both scalp psoriasis and other places on my hands and arms. I use liquid clobetasol for my scalp when it flares (itchy) and also have the Triamcinolone cream for my other psoriasis.

As far as I know, Clobetasol OINTMENT is prescribed for LS. But I found this dated (2011) PubMed abstract that mentions Triamcinolone. Anyone else using it? I know that an ointment is waterproof (etc). I haven't heard from any of the LS specialists anything else but Clobetasol

Except when I have flares, I use barrier creams every day. I'm okay with using clobetasol twice a week at bedtime.