Hey girl in need of answers. How smart of you to question your doctor. It's a great start toward advocating for yourself. The National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases says "doctors CAN diagnose an advanced case by looking at the skin. However, early or mild disease often requires a biopsy (removal and examination of a small sample of affected skin). Because other diseases of the genitalia can look like lichen sclerosus, a biopsy is advised whenever the appearance of the skin is not typical of lichen sclerosus."
And Clobetasol may cause side effects and include itching, burning, or irritation on the area of skin where clobetasol is applied. I would contact your doctor to let her know about what you're experiencing. You can find more information about Clobetasol information. Are you experiencing any other side effects?
I have also forwarded your question to a very highly regarded nurse who has experience in this area. And hope to have further information for you in a few days.
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Hey girl in need of answers. How smart of you to question your doctor. It's a great start toward advocating for yourself. The National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases says "doctors CAN diagnose an advanced case by looking at the skin. However, early or mild disease often requires a biopsy (removal and examination of a small sample of affected skin). Because other diseases of the genitalia can look like lichen sclerosus, a biopsy is advised whenever the appearance of the skin is not typical of lichen sclerosus."
I found this fact page very informative and highly recommend it.
And Clobetasol may cause side effects and include itching, burning, or irritation on the area of skin where clobetasol is applied. I would contact your doctor to let her know about what you're experiencing. You can find more information about Clobetasol information. Are you experiencing any other side effects?
I have also forwarded your question to a very highly regarded nurse who has experience in this area. And hope to have further information for you in a few days.
September 25, 2008 - 10:22amThis Comment
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