Gynaecologist or dermatologist?
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After seeing the GP for an annual checkup, I'm now trying to get the VLP back under some sort of control. I thought it was OK, but he said there were areas of inflammation. I've used the Dermovate daily for nearly a month, then I'm going to use it every other day, then twice a week and see where we are at that point. This is the regime I saw on the Macmillan Cancer site. My GP just told me to use the Dermovate when the vulva was itchy, which I didn't find particularly helpful - it's often more sore than itchy. He said he doesn't need to refer me back to the dermatologist, who is a vulval specialist, as he can manage it himself.
I'm due to see a gynaecologist at the end of next month, for another problem, and am wondering whether to battle on, then mention it to her. Have others found a gynaecologist helpful?
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melhell Cheetah
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I think you should be seen by your GYN and a dermatologist. When I had an outbreak of what I thought was LP in that area my GYN did a biospy to confirm and it was NOT LP. Has your GP done this? YES it was painful but peace of mind was worth it. Hope this helps.
Cheetah melhell
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Thanks for your reply. I've had two biopsies over the past two years. One, done by my GP, showed 'chronic inflammation' which means nothing really, while the second one, done by the dermatologist, showed LP. So, I'm pretty sure that the diagnosis is correct.
TAB61 Cheetah
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I have waited 19 months for Dermotologist/Gyn who specializes in this very tender and sensitive area. Shes in Downtown Chicago, I go Next month, I'm in so much pain I cant hardly sit, when urine hits the area it sends me to the moon, I've never sworn so much in my life.
I was given chlobetasol ointment 2 years ago and I thought it helped during flares but it hadn't touched this 3 week flare. Any suggestions? I've not heard of this Dermovate? Can you tell me more or suggest anything for burning, I've used gloves and slapped on natural vaseline but it doesn't help either. Thank you and my best to you all.
Cheetah TAB61
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Thanks for your reply and I'm sorry that you're in such pain and also have problems with your oesophagus.I'm in the UK and Dermovate is simply a trade name for Clobetasol. If I have a flareup, my regime is to use a pea-sized amount of Dermovate every night for one month, then every other day for a month, then twice a week for a month If the inflammation has cleared in that time then I stop using the steroid. Before urinating I smear Hydromol Ointment over the surface of the vulva and I use it again afterwords. This acts as a good barrier. When I have a bath or shower, I only use Dermol 500 Lotion, so no shower gels or soaps. I think if you Google these products you'll see what sort of products they are and, hopefully, you'll be able to buy similar items in the U.S.
This routine seems to have worked for me and last year I managed to get completely clear. However, I have had some flareups since then and, sadly, I think this is often the case. It's a question of managing it, basically.
I've had two biopsies. The most uncomfortable bit was the initial anaesthetic injection and, after that, I didn't feel anything. I felt it was worth it to get a good diagnosis.
I hope that your appointment next month is a good one and things soon improve for you. Wishing you well.
TAB61 Cheetah
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are these biopsies painful or more uncomfortable? What should I expect?
I've had biopsies if all other parts of my body that's how they confirmed the old and esphogeal lp, which I just returned from mayo Richester mn after having a dialation as the lp scar tissues is closing up my esphogeal tube. It sucks, I have to gave this done every 3 months.