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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...