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Is it OK to put hydrocortisone on my clitoris

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callianne_65675
callianne_65675

I wonder if someone could advise me? I was diagnosed with LS about 8 months ago. It presented as sort of a white spot initially. It's been about 4 years now. My treatment is hydrocortisone and I have been battling to use it since it makes my vagina lips puffy and sore. 

I am, after reading a lot here and watching the video here, trying to be better with my treatment. Although I suspect now, on day 3 my vulva will puff again. 

Here is my question. 

I noticed today that there is white tissue on the right hand side of my clitoris and have noticed loss of sensation in my clitoris. The only other signs I feel I have is the white spot which is still there. Can I put the hydrocortisone cream on my clitoris. I admit I am scared it may burn the heck out of me? 

After reading here, I am going to perhaps ask my Doctor to give me Dermovate? Since it might not cause the puffy vulva thing. I am really stressed as I feel I have not looked after my LS very well. Since really I am clueless. I am also going through bad perimenopause symtoms and this is making my anxiety even worse. 

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  • sheryl23096
    sheryl23096 callianne_65675

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    I'm having massive second thoughts on hydrocortisone. I bought what was suppose to be a number one brand here in the states and I've used it quite a few times now, but now, I'm noticing that when I use it, I think it's making the tissue even thinner, and more painful.

     

    When I stop, it eases it. It sure is a catch 22 though because it does seem to help with drastic itching but, wow, please be very cautious with this and monitor your body carefully. 

    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 sheryl23096

      Posted

      What is hydrocortisone?  Water? I use Advantan fatty ointment and have no issues with that. Perhaps talk to your specialist and change your cream? 
    • callianne_65675
      callianne_65675 sheryl23096

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      I'm confused to be honest. I thought we were all on hydrocortisone, only it went under different brand names, like Clobetasol. Perhaps  corticosteroids is the correct term and I am using the incorrect term? They do thin the skin but Dr Goldstein thinks that is a good thing? 
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