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A member asked:

I have an ulcer from longstanding lichen sclerosis. 12 days ago i increased clobetasol to 2xdaily. how long before ulcer responds to clobetasol?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: It depends on how deep your ulcer is and whether or not it is secondarily infected - requiring antibiotics. See your clinician to assess.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 7/25/2015

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