Suggest Treatment For Lichen Simplex Chronicus Around The Genitals

Posted on Tue, 3 May 2016

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Tue, 3 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Want to consult with Dermotologist I have skin problems with my lower corners

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly post your query

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist. Kindly post your query so that I can help you.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (31 minutes later)

I am having skin rash in lower corners for several years images attached, I am using Kz cream as suggested by some doctors this is not working please. Suggest treatment

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and need to ask you few questions.
Apart from KZ cream have you used any other medicines?
Is the rash associated with any itching?
Is the rash present on the scrotal area as well?
Kindly revert back with the answers.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (58 minutes later)

I didn't use any other medicine, itching is there, some times very difficult bare itching, some times I used to get itching at testicle area, nothing at scrotal area

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You have developed lichen simplex chronicus

Detailed Answer:
You have developed lichen simplex chronicus.
It is a chronic disease of the skin charactersised by itching, pigmentation and thickening of the skin.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cream containing Clobetasol propionate and miconazole on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet hydroxyzine 25 mg twice daily.
The treatment needs to be continued under the supervision of the doctor for a long duration as it will take time to settle.
These medicines are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad