will the skin return to its normal color and will the tenderness go away? and if i used clotrimazole for a longer period of time could i have caused more damage?
i will post again once i goto the derm.
Hi,
Using Cortisone cream or ointment on the skin for prolonged periods may cause thinning and redness of the skin, genital yeast infections or stretch marks where the cream is applied. Treatment does not fix the scarring that may have already occurred. Diagnosis of lichen sclerosus includes direct clinical examination and sometimes, a small piece of the skin patch is obtained for biopsy to rule out other causes.
Take care and do keep us posted with your appointment.
one more note. the skin all around the glans is tender and discolored - more reddish color and it assume it is tender due to thinning. Could the lichen sclerosus be the correct diagnosis?
the web unfortunately gives you too much info and everyone assumes the worst!