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Name: gladys
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Dear Dr.Warner: I am a 50 year old female who was diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosus in my late 20's. I was initially treated with testosterone in petroleum jelly, which helped somewhat. However, for the past 15 years I have been using Temovate. It has worked exceptionally well and until this past year I only used it as needed, which was intermittently. Lately I find that I have many more flare ups, which are only limitedly helped by the Temovate. In your experience, does lichen sclerous get worse during peri/menopause. Do you believe that this condition is caused by a hormone imbalance??? How do you help your patients manage it?
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I would advise that you see a competent gynecologist and
undergo a small biopsy of the area to obtain the current status of your disease. Discuss the treatment with the gynecologist based on the pathology report. Phillip Warner, M.D. |
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