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jj2013B
jj2013B

I have both LS and LP on the tip of my penis (around the pee hole). Been on clobetasol for 11 weeks, twice daily first 9 weeks and now once and Elidel at night. Eucerin moisturizer too.

I see no real improvement. I read some studies on Protopic (Tacrolimus). Has anyone had success or failure with it?

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  • SnappyCat
    SnappyCat jj2013B

    Posted

    I'm starting it next week. I took the studies to my Derm and she prescribed it. We shall see.

    • jj2013B
      jj2013B SnappyCat

      Posted

      Please keep me (and us) informed. Good luck!

      I am coming up on 12 weeks of clobetasol treatment and will post my notes and pics here and at my other posts.

  • Guest
    Guest jj2013B

    Posted

    HI JJ,

    I Used clobetasol for a month which got rid of the white spots but then skin got red so Dr switched me to Protopic (Tacrolimus). The Tac got rid of the redness but the skin hurt. Tacrolimus is an immune system inhibitor. and in oral form is given to those who have received an organ from a donor. People who do not respond well to clobetasol often respond to the Tac. You can only use the tac for a short time and the topical dose does not absorb into the body the same as an oral dose. If doc wants you to try it, I certainly would. Be well.

  • hanny32508
    hanny32508 jj2013B

    Posted

    Sounds pretty serious. I can only advise you to go sit in either a baking soda bath (1/3 cup in a full bath) or put some borax in the bath. It works for many. Or rinse after every bathroom visit with borax water. Cut out added sugar in your diet, no alcohol, no caffeine, no gluten and limited dairy (only a very good plain yoghurt and goat cheese) Wishing you well.

  • justine89448
    justine89448 jj2013B

    Posted

    Ive used it and it worked well, common side effect is heat/burning but this passes with a couple of days goodluck

    • Amy_123
      Amy_123 justine89448

      Posted

      When you say that it worked, do you mean that it cleared it up completely or that it reduced/improved its appearance?

  • justine89448
    justine89448 jj2013B

    Posted

    I mean it reduced my symptoms but I didnt get to the maintenance stage so I cant comment on that but its worth a try

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