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Ive vaginal psoriasis and used clovate cream (high steroid) for years. i got wrinkle like skin near vagina and derm told me its bc of clovate. i asked her to prescribe non-steroid cream and she prescribed bethametasone. still steroid?

Q: ive vaginal psoriasis and used clovate cream (high steroid) for years. i got wrinkle like skin near vagina and derm told me its bc of clovate. i asked her to prescribe non-steroid cream and she prescribed bethametasone. still steroid?

: Yes, you are right. You should ask your doctor.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you are right. You should ask your doctor.

Dr Kantor agreed

Answered 7/8/2021

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Dr. Stephen Kantor answered

Betamethasone (correct spelling) is indeed also a corticosteroid (though more of a medium to low potency one), as you suspected. Speak to them again about options....

Answered 7/8/2021

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A member asked:

Ive vaginal psoriasis and used clovate cream (high steroid) for years. i got wrinkle like skin near vagina and derm told me its bc of clovate. i asked her to prescribe non-steroid cream and she prescribed bethametasone. still steroid?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kantor agreed

Dr. Stephen Kantor answered

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