“…In our experience, the corticosteroids have proven to be safe and effective, the only side effect noticed being an initial burning that soon disappears, although reports exist of contact dermatitis. 48 Other precautions include the following: use only neutral soap, recommend the use of cotton underwear, avoid the use of underwear at night, and avoid scratching. Some patients who show increased itching at night require tranquilizers or antidepressants in the initial treatment stage.…”