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- Thu May 13, 2021 11:57 am
- Forum: Expert clinic on lichen sclerosus
- Topic: Dermovate- can symptoms reduce whilst tapering steroid use?
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Dermovate- can symptoms reduce whilst tapering steroid use?
I have been recently diagnosed with LS and told to continue to use Dermovate ointment twice a day until symptoms start to improve and then to reduce steroid use very gradually over a period of weeks. My symptoms have only very slightly improved with twice daily Dermovate use over two months. My ques...
- Wed May 12, 2021 4:16 pm
- Forum: Expert clinic on lichen sclerosus
- Topic: Moisturising and washing
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Moisturising and washing
I have been told to only wash with water, and to apply coconut oil or vaseline as a moisturiser in between steroid use. Advised to avoid any emollients such as hydromol for either moisturising or washing with. I understand this differs to advice that others have been given. What would you typically ...