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Treatments for Lichen sclerosis besides steroids
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Hi. I was diagnosed by biopsy in September. I started a rx of clobetasol CREAM and then immediately experienced searing/ burning discomfort- so much that I could not sleep. My gyn seemed confused by my worsening pain and sent me to a dermatologist. She immediately identified that the Cream formulation was my issue- she prescribed clobetasol OINTMENT and lidocaine ointment. Using the ointments made a difference for me in just 24 hours.
I am not sure if the cream rx was an oversight By my gyn or my body’s reaction. The dermatologist insisted that the ointment formulation was the better rx- and for me that was the case. I am now using the clobetasol ointment 2-3/week and have not needed the lidocaine in a few weeks. Good luck- this is a frustrating medical condition.
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@tamarillo2 I have found both the ointment and the cream cause irritation and alternate between the two For years, I foolishly left the l.s. untreated. Terrible mistake, (sometimes, you just have to listen to the advice you are given). And, as I mentioned in an earlier post, it only needs to be used twice a week. I did say to the gynecologist should I keep using it even if its irritating. An emphatic "yes". Actually find the cream/ointment not quite as troublesome.