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Itch when I apply Clobetasol ointment

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mary09950
mary09950

I have been using Clobetasol .05 for about six months applied twice a week. I notice the itch begins after application and continues. Not so bad I have to scratch but irritating. Does anyone else have this problem ?

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  • hanny32508
    hanny32508 mary09950

    Posted

    Perhaps you are allergic to clobetasol.  It happens.  Ask your doc
    • hanny32508
      hanny32508

      Posted

      Sorry, since Windows 10 I can only typer one sentence and then it stalls.
    • mary09950
      mary09950 hanny32508

      Posted

      I know that would be logical. I just thought maybe the skin reaction (twinge of itch) was the feeling of the medication affecting the diseased skin. I want the medication to work so no more anatomical changes happen. I have slight changes (tightening) already.
    • hanny32508
      hanny32508 mary09950

      Posted

      I am finding lots of help from regular dilation.  Also regular baking soda baths to keep all calm.  And baking soda rinses after every bathroom visit.  I also benefit from leaving sugar out of my diet, as well as gluten and most dairy products.  Just to lighten the load.  Stress is not always avoidable, but I keep trying.  (Stress has a negative affect on LS)
    • lynne1945
      lynne1945 hanny32508

      Posted

      Hanny, glad you have sorted your windows problem! It just wasn't the same here without your words of wisdom lately.... ?? 

      and I so agree about the stress thing! Along with sugar, it's the worst, but hardest to control at times, of course. 

      Clob burned me for a long time, I was on and off it for months as doctors insisted I needed it. The lesser strengths didn't work. Finally I am on Clob now, but only a cream, not the ointment. 

      Good luck Mary.

    • hanny32508
      hanny32508 lynne1945

      Posted

      Thank you for your kind words Lynne.  All of a sudden I could write text in here again, though it's still a mistery what brought this on.  Happy to be able to help and support people again. 

      ?Clob can have that 'sensation' on me too lately.  I think it is because I need less and less. 

      ?I hope you keep well.

  • joanne55511
    joanne55511 mary09950

    Posted

    I use a lesser potent steroid than clob if my LS is in remission and I still have the initial itch after I've applied it. It does settle down in the day tho.. maybe mention it to your gyne.. I also found clob ointment to be more harsh and itchy than the cream.. hope you get it sorted Mary - Jo

  • deborah82032
    deborah82032 mary09950

    Posted

    Usually, as soon as I apply the Clobe, the itching stops. If you are using the cream, need to gently rub in for 90 seconds. If using the ointment, just rub on for a few seconds.
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