Clobetasol and genital warts

Posted by bushelbasket @bushelbasket, Jun 2 12:18pm

I've been on Clobestasol for 2 months. Two weeks ago I went back in for a checkup. Was told the LS was better, but we did a biopsy since I didn't feel any better. It came back that I had genital warts. What a shock! Any way, I've read that the steroid Clobestasol can cause the warts to appear as it suppresses the immune system. Has anyone else had this experience? Also, I don't itch, so I'm not sure I have LS. Pathology said "changes consistent w/ genital warts or LS, according to nurse who called me. A second OBGYN said I didn't have LS, although she could tell me what is causing my intense pain. Ths.

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Jun 3 7:41am

@bushelbasket
Does your obgyn recommend any treatment for the HPV genital warts? HPV (human papilloma virus) causes genital warts and can put you at a higher risk for some cancers so you want to stay on top of this, especially if you have unexplained pain in your privates.

Have you ever been checked for HSV 1 or 2? This could cause pain. You can have a blood test to check for this. If you have this virus, it stays in your system for life. Medications like valacyclovir can help manage outbreaks. Stress and hormone changes/menstrual cycles can reactivate a dormant HSV virus.

Have you tried topical lidocaine pain cream? It can help temporarily relieve nerve pain.