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Re: lichen sclerosis treatment

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 7 Oct 1998 10:54:11 -0500 (CDT)

At Tue, 6 Oct 1998, marie wrote: >
>I would like to know the recommended treatment for lichen sclerosis. I
>am 48 and perimenopausal. Is it possible to halt the progression of
>this disease? My symptoms have been mild. Labia minora have almost
>disappeared and I have white patches around urethra and clitoris. My
>ob/gyn has recommended otc 1% cortisone cream if I feel irritation or
>itching. Is there a treatment that will make the white patches go away?
>Am I in danger of losing sensitive sexual feelings in those tissues?
>
>Thanks.
>
>--
>Marie
>

My patients have had very good results with testosterone cream. Lichen sclerosis is a chronic disease, and generally we cannot talk about cure, but rather management. You could lose sexual sensation in these tissues, at least temporarily, if the problem is not managed appropriatly. 

--
William D. McIntosh, MD
Clarksville, TN


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