The links in the table below provide information specific to each type of medicine. The differences between these three types of estrogen are outlined here and here . Both medical research and our own case histories bear out this fact. A nice lecture on topical corticosteroids can be found at the New Zealand Dermatological Society . A discussion of the topical use of estrogen can be found at the Vulvar Pain Foundation .
Ultrapotent steroids reduce inflammation and help the immune response of the affected skin.
Some women have also found that the steroids help to unfuse fused skin. Although there has not been similar research on LS and estrogen, women using estrogen treatment have reported that it can revive and toughen the affected skin. In particular, women have reported that estrogen has been helpful with atrophy and unfusing. It is important to note that these medications can be used in combination. For instance, a prescription of both clobetasol and estrogen is not uncommon.