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Search found 14 matches
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Mon Sep 23, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: Expert Clinic on General Skin Conditions 2024
Topic: Middle age / menopause/ dry skin
Replies: 2
Views: 2037

Re: Middle age / menopause/ dry skin

Dear N, As we get older, our skin can get more dry and sensitive. However, you are describing redness and flaking despite regular moisturiser use and at specific sites, which can be suggestive of a skin problem known as seborrhoeic dermatitis (https://dermnetnz.org/topics/seborrhoeic-dermatitis). Th...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Mon Sep 23, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Expert Clinic on General Skin Conditions 2024
Topic: Acne
Replies: 1
Views: 772

Re: Acne

Acne can result in scarring in at least 20% of people who experience it. On the face, acne scarring could be indented while on the body some people experience raised scars which are either hypertrophic or keloid in nature. Raised scars are sometimes treated with topical steroids or steroid injection...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: General Skin Conditions
Topic: Odd marks on skin
Replies: 1
Views: 7560

Re: Odd marks on skin

Dear Dave, Thank you for your post. It is a little bit tricky to advise on what this could be, as there is a wide differential diagnosis here. 2 of the 3 pictures show mainly excoriations (scratch marks), with one of them showing small red spots. This could be due to anything from simple itching and...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: General Skin Conditions
Topic: Legs and Feet burning hot
Replies: 1
Views: 7330

Re: Legs and Feet burning hot

Dear Jane, Many thanks for your question. There can be a number of causes for a hot or burning sensation of the legs when in bed at night, for example some circulatory issues such as arterial stenosis can lead to calf pain and venous insufficiency can sometimes cause a hot and burning sensation. Som...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: General Skin Conditions
Topic: Supporting my eczema child
Replies: 1
Views: 3398

Re: Supporting my eczema child

Good afternoon, First of all can I just say how sorry I am to hear how incredibly difficult things have been for you, your daughter and your family. Atopic dermatitis, especially when active, can cause a lot of physical discomfort but also affect mood and sleep, as you well know. If she is already o...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Thu May 11, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Scar Management - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Double Heart Bypass
Replies: 1
Views: 3084

Re: Double Heart Bypass

This often depends on what the problem seems to be with the scar. Central chest (sternotomy) scars can sometimes become hypertrophic or keloidal ie lumpy. Keloid scar appearance can be improved through various treatments, for example topical steroid application or steroid injections. These and other...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Thu May 11, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Scar Management - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Post surgery scar
Replies: 2
Views: 2655

Re: Post surgery scar

If your wound has healed then it should be safe to start massaging the scar with either bio oil or any emollient of your choice, for 2 minutes twice daily. This can encourage collagen production and allow the scar to heal nicely. The other thing to consider is whether a truly lumpy ie keloid scar is...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Wed May 10, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Scar Management - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Operation scar
Replies: 2
Views: 2285

Re: Operation scar

It is natural to be worried about any aspect of major surgery including the resulting scar, especially if your friend did not have a good result. However it is important to remember that final scar appearance rests on several factors including the body site, surgical skills, post operative complicat...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Wed May 10, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Scar Management - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Removal of a BCC
Replies: 1
Views: 3112

Re: Removal of a BCC

Dear Stephanie, Lumpiness in a scar could be down to a number of factors, including post operative complications such as infection, suture placement or really down to a genetic predisposition to lumpy (keloid) scars. However you have stated that the scar feels lumpy and therefore I am wondering whet...
by Dr Penelope Pratsou
Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Children's Skin - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Infant Eczema
Replies: 1
Views: 2710

Re: Infant Eczema

Dear Sarah, Thank you for posting. The primary cause of eczema in this age group is a genetic predisposition, however certain factors such as the cold weather and other irritants can make it worse. I would avoid harsh or fragranced products in the bath or as leave on products, and fibres such as woo...
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