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[moxleysorrel]

is clobetasol propionate good to use for penis psoriasis or is there something better out there ?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Clobetasol is a highly potent steroid and should be sued with caution on the delicate skin of penis. Penile psoriasis can be treated but it commonly has recurrences also. So a regular treatment is required for this.Treatment options include Ointment and creams containing coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids,Psoralen+UVA and PUVB therapy. Over time, psoriasis can become resistant to a specific therapy. Treatments may be periodically changed to prevent resistance developing (tachyphylaxis) and to reduce the chance of adverse reactions occurring.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[maatson]

Steroid absorbtion of potent steroids like clobetasol, especially through penile skin could lead to severe cutaneous atrophy. Follow your doc prescriptions only.