Dear Silver Fox I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing recurring shingles, which I am sure is painful and distressing. It is very likely that you are describing post-herpetic neuralgia is lasting nerve pain in an area previously affected by shingles. It's estimated that up to one in five peopl...

Dear Frances
Thank you for your post.I have answered in full in the Eczema section, where a duplicate of your questions and images were posted. Please refer to the Eczema section for my reply.

Dear Lorraine Thank you for your post and I am sorry to hear you are suffering from painful acne on your chest. It is important that you go and see your GP to discuss your skin condition and get a firm diagnosis and treatment plan. As well as acne, there is another condition called hidradenitis supp...

Dear VK I am sorry to hear you have spots around your jaw line and chin. Please do see your GP, as you need a diagnosis, acne is one possibility and also a condition called peri-oral dermatitis. They are both treated differently, so you would need medical assessment and the appropriate treatment pre...

Dear Frances I am sorry to see that your son has problems with his skin. It is good that you have been referred to a dermatologist, we would not really be able to add anything more in terms of diagnosis, as the dermatologist would have taken a full history and examined your son - unfortunately this ...

Dear Jamie It sound like you have had a very difficult time with acne for 10 years and it is affecting your daily life. You mention trying creams and tablets, but have you been referred to a dermatologist? I would suggest that you talk to your GP about how you are feeling and ask for a dermatology r...

Hi Lara Thank you for your post and question. Milia are small, bump-like cysts found under the skin. They are usually 1 to 2 millimeters (mm) in size. They form when skin flakes or keratin, a protein, become trapped under the skin. Milia most often appear on the face, commonly around the eyelids and...

Hi Scabster Thank you for your post. I am sorry to hear you have had a difficult time with skin infection, alongside your pustular palmoplantar psoriasis. Firstly, just a general point for everyone - Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis (PPP) affects the soles of the feet and palms of the hands, it appea...

Hi Mumsie Thank you for your question. My advice is that you should wash clothes regularly on normal wash cycles. If your machine has a double rinse option, this is a good idea as it will ensure all laundry residue is removed. If clothes have absorbed emollient, then you will need to wash on 60 degr...

Dear Brigitta I am sorry to hear your eczema is spreading o other parts of your body. Eczema can change in nature at different stages of life, it sounds like your eczema is flaring, which may be due to different triggers or requiring the right treatment to control the flare.Some people also report '...