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everywhere I put the medication is turning red, or reddish brown
it's not painful or irritated but it doesn't look normal, also looks a bit lumpy
should I keep using it? or use less, I'm already only using a half a pea sized dot
did that happen to you when you first started using it?
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Vita23 patricia22367
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Why are you applying it? Is there an itch? I think less strong steroids may work, too, even Avene's 1 per cent hydrocortisone cream. Also, I tried a vaginal antibiotic/antifungal, and it did restore the color of the tissue, and killed the itch.
Michij28 Vita23
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was the antifungal over the counter? my coloring is terrible and I get flare ups when I get my period.
patricia22367 Vita23
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my doctor told me to, it's a prescription, I think it might be too strong too
SnappyCat patricia22367
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Hi, Patricia -
Sounds to me like you could need to back off. Although, it is possible that your skin is going through a process to get back to normal. My dermatologist said that your vulvar skin should be the same color as the rest of your skin.
Bottom line...I'd call your doc and ask. But when you do, BE SURE to ask, what dose you should aim for, as a maintenance approach.
patricia22367 SnappyCat
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a very small amount once a day for four weeks now, but my doctor said to apply it once or twice a day
I guess I'll contact them tomorrow and ask, thanks!
Guest SnappyCat
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Interesting about the color of vulvar skin comment. After the 4 weeks of clob, my skin did what patricia says her skin is doing. Doc said the tacrolimus would stop it which it did but the skin has remain a lighter reddish-brown color. Current dr. thinks it's ok but I wonder. Who Knows?
hannah19230 patricia22367
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Is it the cream or ointment? Make sure it's ointment, cream can irritate the skin more. I have a medium grade steroid called Mometasone that I like to use when the Clob starts irritating my skin.
patricia22367 hannah19230
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it's the ointment, some symptoms did clear up but now I have other symptoms
karen23320 patricia22367
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I never had any red or brownish coloring with Clob. And the lumps sound like clogged follicles- are you cleansing the area ( gently) and patting it dry? No rubbing. If it continues I would return to your Dr.
patricia22367 karen23320
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yes, I stopped using soap and toilet paper, so I'm rising throughout the day with just water and water in the shower and I use vaseline as a moisturizer
it was getting better at first...idk I just sent a message to my doctor about it, so we'll see
thanks everyone!
karen23320 patricia22367
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I don't think VASELINE is a great idea ( others may disagree) , but is petroleum based, meaning it is derived from oil, is somewhat flammable and could be very irritating. Our mucousal tissues are very delicate. Perhaps something like v- magic with manuka honey, or organic coconut oul, VITAMIN E or emuaid with tea tree oil would cause less " congestion" in the follicles? Just a thought, I was warned not to use Vaseline. I hope this helps you.
Guest karen23320
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My doc said to try vaseline on irritated skin so I did. Within 2 days, pimples showed up which I did not need so no more vaseline. Karen is right about it being a petrochemical product. Don't know whether that's wise. The Vit E, coconut or other sounds better. I use coconut oil and Eucerin which do help but everyone's chemistry is different.
sky23 patricia22367
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i found nerisone cream less drying and a good alternative to clob