I used to have eczema as a child but now in my 40s I have a horrible feeling it has come back again on my elbows – would you suggest I see a doctor or just treat with a standard cream to see what happens? I know it can come back as an adult but is it normal for it to come back so late? Thanks (Sarah)

I have both Ichthyosis XLI and Diabetes Type II The Ichthyosis seems to require me to maintain higher food intake levels to replace the additional skin scales I create whilst the Diabetes seems to require me to reduce as far as possible to minimise sugar levels from sugars and saturates. Can the exp...

I suffer from anxiety and occasional depression. I struggle with things in life and can get too overwhelmed, worry too much and panic. There are certain situations which I can struggle to keep calm especially in work situations. i have had an awful time with dealing with Covid-19 which has made me l...

My son killed his self seven years ago, I still have his ashes and belongings, how long does the guilt grief last? I think about him all the time ,when I'm on my own I cry, tomorrow is the anniversary of his death, I wake up a few times a night and sometimes saying I'm sorry I could not help when I ...

I’d like to ask your specialists if they have any information around the progress being made with enzyme treatment for ichthyosis (replacing transglutaminase 1) and their professional opinions of such a treatment. Thank you (Camilla)

I get severe back pain when on my period, it’s so uncomfortable that I find it hard to get to sleep. What do you recommend? (Lucy)

Hi, I am currently going through the menopause so don't know if this is related or not but when I wake up either in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning, my blood feels like it is rushing around my body, and my chest suddenly feels tight for 30 seconds – it’s a very strange feeling ...

I never sleep more than 4 hours continuously in the night since hitting menopause – I am on HRT. Is this something that might get better once I am through the menopause? Thanks (Karen)

When I am due on my period, I typically wake up at 3am and struggle to get back to sleep - is there anything that can be done? (Esme)

Hi, I now have to get up twice in the night to use the bathroom, (i'm 30) - I do drink a lot of water throughout the day, might this be the problem? Thank you (Melissa)