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by magiksen
Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Vitiligo
Topic: Treatments and advice
Replies: 1
Views: 1676

Treatments and advice

My husband has dark skin and is about 70% without melanin now. Are there any treatments to slow down the spreading of vitiligo? I read about an eczema treatment that can work. And light treatment.. are these available on the NHS? Our doctor has not given us any advice apart from that he could try co...
by magiksen
Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: allergy testing
Topic: Why am I finding it so hard to get tested?
Replies: 2
Views: 2047

Why am I finding it so hard to get tested?

I have a history of urticaria, sore eyes, contact dermatitis, ibs, and probably more I’ve forgotren to add! I was told I would be referred for allergy testing but at the last minute my GP decided not to. I am really suffering at the moment with really painful sore eyelids and rashes and a constantly...
by magiksen
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Vitiligo
Topic: Eczema treatment for vitiligo?
Replies: 1
Views: 1421

Eczema treatment for vitiligo?

My husband has severe vitiligo and is Asian so it shows up a lot. He was told by his GP that nothing can be done but I’ve read that some eczema treatments can help. Is this an option for some? Are there any treatments available?
by magiksen
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:50 am
Forum: IBS
Topic: How to successfully diagnose IBS
Replies: 1
Views: 2164

How to successfully diagnose IBS

I’d like to know if a colonoscopy and endoscopy are vital to diagnose IBS?
My doctor said it wasn’t necessary but I met a gastroenterologist who said he would only diagnose once these procedures had been done. I didn’t go for them and wonder if I should have.
by magiksen
Fri Mar 16, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: menstruation
Topic: PMDD treatment
Replies: 3
Views: 2995

Re: PMDD treatment

Thank you both for your replies. Im currently one month in to trying fluoxetine 0.5ml But didn’t notice much difference. Maybe a little. Interesting that venlafaxine was suggested rather than fluoxetine. If after another month or two I haven’t noticed much has changed I will be asking my GP about sh...
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