HOW to apply steroid creams
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Hi all. Sorry if this has been asked before or is available elsewhere, but so far I havent found the info I am looking for.
I was prescribed locoid cream about 5 weeks ago and given hydromol ointment to use as soap and a barrier. I was told to take the steroid for 4 weeks daily, then every other day and then twice a week.
However all the dermatologist told me was "apply to affected areas"
Now i am confused, because I dont have many white patches. I apply the cream to those patches and anywhere that I usually experience pain and or open skin and cuts (which I tend to experience the most around my labia minora and clitoris).
Anyway, I noticed that my labia is shrinking quite rapidly. What was once to me a bit of an embaressing amount of skin is receding at a daunting rate. I dont experience pain, itching or broken skin in on either sides of the labia folds..but the shrinking has made me wonder whether I should be applying the locoid to them anyway?
Thanks to anybody who answers. I appreciate this is quite specific and maybe strange to ask..but Ive heard the wrong application is often to blame for steroids not working and I dont feel like my Dr really gave me enough information! Any i put would be great.
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maree83776 lauren33630
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Good luck with it. It's not fun for any of us.
Take care
maree83776 lauren33630
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Good luck
lauren33630 maree83776
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Because I am in the Uk and not paying for my own treatment I am not sure if I am able to see another dermotoligist like that... but I plan to ask about the creams and proper application and if still not happy I guess I will see what I can do.
I do wash and massage but will listen to the video you suggested. Thank you!
justine89448 lauren33630
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Hope this helps xx
lauren33630 justine89448
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I know I just had my second worst flare up ever this week after reducing the cream so I am not sure if thats a good or bad sign. Thanks for your insight on the shrinking, I am questioning now whether we can really prevent that now.
Jessicat lauren33630
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lauren33630 Jessicat
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cherylr lauren33630
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I found a Womens Dr. Who specialises in Vulval problems and I asked my Gynae to refer me to that Dr. which she had no problem in doing. Although I haven't needed to go yet as I have my LS in control at the moment.
Lodge lauren33630
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However, I have to say it did the job and the gynae used the word asymptomatic. I now use it as and when I start to feel the soreness and itch.
It doesn't help with the atrophy though, which is very upsetting. Everything down there just seemed to disappear very quickly, without me even noticing until it was too late
Also because I went onto Oestrogel (hrt), the gynae took me off Vagifem as he says I wouldn't need both, but I have read that it is beneficial to use localised hrt alongside the other hrt for the treatment of vaginal atrophy.
When I eventually get around to visiting the GP I will ask about it, but am not holding my breath - they just don't seem that interested when you are post-menopause and only talk about taking you off hrt altogether.
lauren33630 Lodge
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I will ask at next apt. In 2 month though as im still able to have sex and am still early days... i want to be able to feel confident that my bits arent as alarming to look at for any potential partners are they are for me! Once theyre gone am fairly sure there is no getting them back so Id rather prevent that if and when I can.
janice67377 lauren33630
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