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Steroid treatment

Written by Paul B. at 22 Nov 2002 12:36:10:

As an answer to: Starting steroid treatment written by Val at 22 Nov 2002 03:11:45:

> Hi, I'm sorry if I am asking you to repeat things that may already be in the forum archive but it's not so easy to find the specific info I'm looking for.

That's OK. Just look here!

> When I mentioned that more people seemed to be using betamethasone, she insisted on hydrocortisone saying "why make things more complicated when they can be simple". I'm not too sure what she meant.

Hadn't a clue.

> do not use the cream on the ano-genital region.

Hydrocortisone is commonly used on this area, but where it is used as treatment for a rash, should generally be used with an antifungal, (it's quite ironic indeed for me say that, considering the last "work" task I attended to today ;-) as it would make fungal infections worse, as would Betamethasone. But as long as you do not have a rash or irritation, then that does not matter.

> there seems to be a ring of skin that's a little harder and tight, i apply the cream specifically there and keep the foreskin retracted for some time, generally about a minute.

Comparing that with the link, it sounds like you have it figured very well!

> Is this OK or is it not enough? I do this 3 times a day, although I must admit sometimes I only do it twice. I've been doing this for about a week now.

Then you are doing far more than those who do nothing. Within a certain range, the more you do, the faster you achieve. As long as you are doing the minimum, it should improve eventually. More effort - measured in how often and how long you stretch, rather than using excessive force - will generally give faster results. And it is for this reason that we are reluctant to estimate how fast you will get results (as well as, needless to say, variations in personal situation).


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