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Search found 15 matches
by Thivimaru
Thu Jun 23, 2022 5:47 am
Forum: BSF - Eczema
Topic: Sunscreen/ezcema help
Replies: 2
Views: 1056

Re: Sunscreen/ezcema help

Thank you for your message. I just wanted to double check that it wasn't the sun/heat itself that was causing the reaction - have you tried the suncream on a test patch of skin indoors to see if the same reaction develops? Altruist baby is a great option, you could also try Moogoo natural sunscreen ...
by Thivimaru
Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Eczema
Topic: Eye eczema
Replies: 1
Views: 770

Re: Eye eczema

Hi Sally, Thank you for your question. From my experience I usually don't recommend eye drops unless you have dry eyes as well - in which case this would be best to check with your optician. Eye drops can contain preservatives which can irritate eyelid eczema A gentle cleansing and moisturiser for t...
by Thivimaru
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
Topic: Black heads at and pustules
Replies: 1
Views: 2200

Re: Black heads at and pustules

Thank you for your questions. With regards to effective treatment options its important when managing acne to use preventative creams to reduce the chance of new pimples developing. If you have pustules and blackheads one treatment that might help is adapalene gel combined with benzoyl perodixe (Epi...
by Thivimaru
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
Topic: Purple mark after spot disappears
Replies: 1
Views: 2171

Re: Purple mark after spot disappears

Hi there, thank you for your question. The best way to minimise acne scarring is to reduce the incidence of acne appearing in the first place. This includes using acne face wash/ prescription creams if necessary - your GP or Dermatologist can advise on the best one for your skin type. When you do ge...
by Thivimaru
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
Topic: Purple mark after spot disappears
Replies: 1
Views: 2240

Re: Purple mark after spot disappears

Hi there, thank you for your question. The best way to minimise acne scarring is to reduce the incidence of acne appearing in the first place. This includes using acne face wash/ prescription creams if necessary - your GP or Dermatologist can advise on the best one for your skin type. When you do ge...
by Thivimaru
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
Topic: seeking advice for my wife
Replies: 1
Views: 2588

Re: seeking advice for my wife

Thank you for submitting these photos on behalf of your wife. There is some acne scarring on the cheeks for which there is a range of treatment options available however the first place to start is to see a Consultant Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with experience of managing acne scarring so that...
by Thivimaru
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
Topic: LED light treatment for acne scars
Replies: 2
Views: 3372

Re: LED light treatment for acne scars

I am so sorry to hear this - the acne scarring is having a major impact on your life - have you seen your GP about your feelings? It wis important to address your mental health as well as your skin. Regarding the scarring - I would not recommend this type of treatment. You have different types of ac...
by Thivimaru
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
Topic: scars
Replies: 2
Views: 5443

Re: scars

Thank you for your question - acne scarring can be incredibly distressing so it's important to treat any active acne too. There are treatment options for the types of scarring that you describe but the best place to start is by seeing a Consultant Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with experience in ...
by Thivimaru
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
Topic: Acne scars
Replies: 2
Views: 14454

Re: Acne scars

Thank you for your question - acne scarring can be incredibly distressing so it's important to treat any active acne too. There are treatment options for the type of scarring that you describe but the best place to start is by seeing a Consultant Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with experience in t...
by Thivimaru
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:14 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Facial Psoriasis
Replies: 2
Views: 2122

Re: Facial Psoriasis

Thank you for your question, I am pleased your skin has cleared with Skyrizi however it is disappointing that your facial rash has not settled. It is possible that this is seborrheic dermatitis or sebo-psoriasis which can be quite tricky to treat and you have tried treatments that we often use - Eli...
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