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- Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:02 pm
- Forum: BSF Expert clinic on hair loss/alopecia
- Topic: Disappearing Hair
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1954
Re: Disappearing Hair
Dear poodle24, Thank you for your post. Gradual thinning of the hair is most commonly due to female pattern hair loss, however recession of your frontal hairline may indicate a less common condition called frontal fibrosing alopecia. This is often associated with a reduction in body hair and thinnin...
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:53 pm
- Forum: BSF Expert clinic on hair loss/alopecia
- Topic: Hair thinning
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1902
Re: Hair thinning
Dear Healthyeating, Thank you for your post. Thinning over your temples is common and may occur for a variety of reasons. Female pattern hair loss and a telogen effluvium are common causes although it may occur as a result of another less common cause. It is useful to obtain an accurate diagnosis an...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:47 pm
- Forum: Expert clinic on skin cancer/moles
- Topic: Angioma Serpiginosum
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3696
Re: Angioma Serpiginosum
Thanks for your question. This condition is one of many where there are small prominent blood vessels near the skin surface. These are known as vascular lesions. Laser treatments can be effective and it is important to rule out similar appearing vascular lesions that are associated with other health...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:41 pm
- Forum: Expert clinic on skin cancer/moles
- Topic: moles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9739
Re: moles
Thanks for the questions. Everyone should consider monitor their skin every six months. The key things to look for are: 1. Any new skin spot or growth that stands out 2. Any new moles or growths that are changing over a short period of time 3. Any other moles or growths that are changing in size sha...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:32 pm
- Forum: Expert clinic on skin cancer/moles
- Topic: itchy spot
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9008
Re: itchy spot
Thank you for your question. There are a few points to help differentiate. However if there is a persistently itchy spot it is prudent to have it reviewed by a doctor. Itchy spots are commonly hair follicles that are inflamed (folliculitis) or moles that have been scratched or traumatised. Folliculi...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Skin Cancer/Moles 2020
- Topic: Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2511
Re: Basal Cell Carcinoma
Dear Joanna, Overall 1 in 20 basal cell carcinomas may recur over a five year period, so this is not unusual. The site and your background medical history may increase this risk. For recurrent basal cell carcinomas, treating the recurrence with Mohs micrographic surgery is likely to give you the hig...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:45 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Skin Cancer/Moles 2020
- Topic: BSF skin cancer/moles question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2946
Re: BSF skin cancer/moles question
Good evening, Thank you for your important question. Whilst sun exposure is often discussed as the significant risk factor for the development of skin cancer, it is important to remember that there are other significant risk factors such as skin type, the number of moles, immune status and genetic f...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:17 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Skin Cancer/Moles 2020
- Topic: Actinic keratosis
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2345
Re: Actinic keratosis
Good evening, Thank you for your question. Diclofenac gel can require upto 90 days of use to have optimal effect, however does not clear all lesions. A single actinic keratosis can be treated with freezing (cryotherapy) or alternatively creams such as Efudix. Both are likely to be more effective at ...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:03 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Skin Cancer/Moles 2020
- Topic: This becomes red and irritated
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2184
Re: This becomes red and irritated
Dear Lindsey, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, the photo is not clear enough to make a diagnosis. If the lesion is changing in size, shape or colour it would be prudent to have it reviewed by your GP or a Dermatologist. As it is becoming irritated a Dermatologist can provide a clear diagn...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:56 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Skin Cancer/Moles 2020
- Topic: Skin Cancer Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2639
Re: Skin Cancer Question
Dear Sue, Many thanks for your question. Wartner should only be used for viral warts. It is important to get an accurate diagnosis before having the lesion removed, particularly if you have multiple moles. There are ways to remove seborrhoeic keratoses without leaving scarring or pigmentation and I ...