A member asked:

Can i use "clotrimazole and betamethasone disproportionate cream , use 1% 10.05% base" on the herpes around the anus? it seems to help me w/ the pain

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Highly not advised!: If what you have is not herpes, then you are ok.However, if you think it's herpes, watch out!the topical you are using has an antifungal agent and a steroid that suppresses the immune system. You have a viral infection. As a result, your lesions, despite it feeling better in the short run, will soon get worse. See you doctor in order to get a prescription for an antiviral agent like valacyclovir.

Answered 2/4/2017

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