Soreness/tenderness and thinning - overuse or atrophy?
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What are the effects of overuse of Clobetasol? I haven't had much/any itching since beginning treatment but in the past few weeks have been a bit more red than usually and also have pain/tenderness/soreness in a certain area where I apply Clob. I don't know if this a symptom of LS or steroid overuse. I was suppose to taper down to three times per week a few weeks ago but forgot and have continued using it every other day. I've been using Clob every other day for about 8 weeks. My only symptoms were itching and a tear, so it's hard for me to tell what is healthy versus non-healthy skin, so I do apply it everywhere.
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tuppermom2 Jess415
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He also wants me to use premerin 2X weekly, and keep things moisturised.
Please don't throw out Drs advise to use Clob because of some one persons advise. I don't want to appear mean or petty, but the use of Clob seems better than the alternative. I had a dr tell me that I was to young to have LS and to stop using Clob. I followed his advise, because I didn't know better. After seeing him for 1 1/2 yrs, he finally told me that he would have to send me to a different dr. His advise wasn't working! I lost much structure, and got much worse during that time! The next Dr said when he saw me that to him it looked obvious that it WAS LS. He did do a biopsy to double check though. It was LS.
Sometimes you have to pick and sort through the advise that people give.
All the best to you!
lorraine61491 jillery
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tuppermom2 jillery
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Jess415 jillery
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I've already taken a bath and put some coconut oil on the area to soothe the area. Hoping for the best.
hanny32508 tuppermom2
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Guppy007 tuppermom2
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Your first doctor clearly was clueless, and unfortunately, there are a lot like him, and your second doctor sounds like he is far more informed, but I think it is important to heed your own advice here concerning doctors..
With regard to the statement..
"What are the effects of overuse of Clobetasol?" According to my GYN the effects of overuse is a rebound effect. He says that it will actually cause more thickening and/or ichy-ness if we overuse the Clob."
I agree with him regarding ichy-ness, but isn't that just common sense, that over applying such a cream over time is bound to cause that when you think of how potent the cream is!! But, the part about causing more thickening, I have trouble understanding how he came to that conclusion, has he done research on this? I doubt it, my point is that some doctors do have a good bedside manner and we want to believe them, but when it comes to LS I don't think you can, I don't believe everything the doctors say, why would I? I have lost count of the posts on this site from women with terrible stories, usually involving their physicians. All I am saying is keep an open mind, do not believe everything your doctor tells you because they are often guessing in most cases.
tuppermom2 Guppy007
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lee12629 tuppermom2
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Guppy007 tuppermom2
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lorraine61491 Jess415
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lee12629 Jess415
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Guppy007 Jess415
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lynne1945 Guppy007
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I have read this advice before I know, but sometimes you just need to be in the moment yourself to take it in!
Thanks! 😀
Guppy007 lynne1945
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lynne1945 Jess415
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Now I am taking Guppys advice, I have been worried about overusing for days, but after I use it it's fine overnight then red and stinging all day. I already wash and dry thoroughly all day, use emu oil (Silberhorn, NZs finest). Very discouraging setback! I will stop the steroid for a time. Don't see dermo for 4 weeks, will have to see how it goes.
thanks ladies for your suggestions and advice as always X good luck Jess with yours!
lee12629 lynne1945
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lynne1945 lee12629
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lee12629 lynne1945
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