Thank you for contacting us. It sounds like your skin is quite sensitive, this may be made worse if you feel low or anxious. For any ongoing skin problems I would suggest seeing your GP in the first instance and they can refer you to a dermatologist if appropriate. You have mentioned a sensitivity t...

Thank you for contacting us. I am sorry that your son seems to have been suffering for some time. If he has already tried the conventional treatments for acne (i.e. antibiotics and creams) from his GP then it is likely he may benefit from treatment by a dermatologist. I would suggest that you encour...

Thank you for contacting us with your question. We know that having psoriasis is linked to psychological health outcomes. It will be difficult to tell you definitively if one caused the other, but we do know that treatment of both the mind and skin together generally leads to better outcomes. People...

Thank you for contacting us. I can appreciate that your daughter must feel self-conscious about her skin, and this is very common if you have a visible difference. In terms of treatment for her skin it is important to maintain the skin's natural barrier. Simple measures include - 1. Washing with a s...

Thank you for contacting us. Ben has made some great suggestions and I hope your son is able to benefit from these. In answer to your question about stress and rashes/spots, it is entirely possible that your son's skin is responding to his stress levels. There is good evidence to show the link betwe...

Thank you for contacting us. Andrew and Ben have made some excellent suggestions. I would like you to consider the following: 1. Try a lotion or cream rather than an ointment at night, as ointments are very greasy. Of course you may need a more greasy formulation, but you could alternate it with a l...

Thank you for your question. There is some evidence for the benefits of gut health and skin, so a probiotic is not a bad idea, but it is unlikely to solve the problem on its own. There are several in the market, the Bio-Kult brand may be an alternative. To my knowledge, the use of the HistaminX for ...

Thank you for your question. If your eczema is no longer active (i.e. not red, itchy or flaky) you may be a candidate for cream-based treatment to lighten the dark areas. You would need to see a dermatologist to be assessed for your eligibility. These creams have to be used carefully and under prope...

Thank you for contacting us with this question. It is difficult to tell from your description if you have rosacea or not. As you correctly mention, your symptoms may be due to the excessive washing and products. I would suggest, when able, that you are assessed by your GP and/or dermatologist. In ad...