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Newly diagnosed and confused over treatment for lichen sclerosus
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 3 6:50pm | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
My dermatologist has prescribed the Clobetasol twice a WEEK for 2 weeks then just Vaseline for one week then back to the twice a week and so on. When symptoms like itching and burning stop I can just use the Vaseline and only continue the twice weekly regimen if symptoms reappear. This is to avoid the thinning of the skin that happens with applying steroids.
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So, with this regimen how frequently do symptoms reappear? I also use the vaseline daily.
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Thank you Willows. Did you start with twice a week right off the bat, or did you have a more intense treatment (ie daily) initially? And if the latter, for how long? My gynecologist and dermatologist have two very different approaches and I'm not sure whom to follow. Thanks for your help.