Genital psioriasis, afraid and depressed

Posted Sat 9 Nov 2024 22.46 by lazardlizard

Hello everyone, I have always had some psoriasis in the genital area, and after taking oral corticosteroids for 3 weeks due to an ear infection, it has drastically worsened... I can’t engage in sexual activity, and it has affected the entire shaft of the penis, making the top completely red. I had three consultations, and all of them prescribed steroids... One dermatologist prescribed betamethasone, another mometasone, and finally clobetasol. I should use betamethasone twice a day for 2 weeks and once a day for another 2 weeks... Mometasone should be applied once a day for 10 days, every other day for 2 weeks, and then twice a week for another 3 months. Clobetasol should be used once every 3 days for 1 month. I haven’t started any of these treatments because I am afraid of skin thinning and permanent damage to both my skin and my sexual life. I don’t understand why they didn’t prescribe Protopic, which seems to be safer for areas like the genital region. I don’t know what to do and am currently feeling depressed about this situation. I would like to start one of the treatments suggested by the dermatologists, but the treatment periods seem too prolonged with steroids that are too strong...

Posted Tue 12 Nov 2024 09.06 by psoriasis association (admin)Mod

Hi @lazardlizard, We're sorry to hear this. We understand that psoriasis, particularly genital psoriasis can impact daily life considerably. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our helpline for more support. You can ring 01604 251 620, email mail@psoriasis-association.org.uk or WhatsApp 07387 716 439. Best wishes, Georgia, Psoriasis Association

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