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- Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:13 am
- Forum: Expert clinic on general skin conditions
- Topic: Keratosis pilaris
- Replies: 1
- Views: 799
Re: Keratosis pilaris
Hello there! Keratosis pilaris is genetically driven and is the result of hair follicles becoming plugged with scale. As you know, it tends to improve with sun exposure. People tend to be bothered by either the bumpiness or the redness. The bumpiness can be controlled by a number of means: a) using ...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:42 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Unilateral
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4002
Re: Unilateral
Hello,
I work as a dermatologist and skin pathologist so I can say this - don't put blind faith in the biopsy result!
I would be HIGHLY suspicious of this being tinea incognito. As Dr. Bordet says, skin scrapings to look for fungus may give you the final answer!
Best wishes,
Sree
I work as a dermatologist and skin pathologist so I can say this - don't put blind faith in the biopsy result!
I would be HIGHLY suspicious of this being tinea incognito. As Dr. Bordet says, skin scrapings to look for fungus may give you the final answer!
Best wishes,
Sree
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:37 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Chronic undiagnosed lesions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4094
Re: Chronic undiagnosed lesions
Hello there,
I'm sorry that you've not been given an adequate diagnosis to date. You did mention that the photos were too large to show - I'd love to have a look if at all possible.
Best wishes,
Sree
I'm sorry that you've not been given an adequate diagnosis to date. You did mention that the photos were too large to show - I'd love to have a look if at all possible.
Best wishes,
Sree
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:34 pm
- Forum: Skin Cancer & Sun Safety
- Topic: Moles and skin cancer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2202
Re: Moles and skin cancer
Hello, Agreed - it's a bit of a disaster! While it's not ideal, it can be useful to take serial photographs to monitor your skin and if changes occur, it would be quite reasonable to see your GP. Alternatively, there are GPs who specialise in skin and can be very knowledgeable without the need to co...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:28 pm
- Forum: Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
- Topic: Guttate Psoriasis
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2254
Re: Guttate Psoriasis
Hello, I can vouch for Dr. Alexandroff's advice on Enstilar. It works much better than Dovobet despite having the same ingredients. You do need to be careful as to how much you use since it can become toxic if used to excess. Light treatment (phototherapy) can be very effective if your psoriasis is ...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:24 pm
- Forum: Eczema & Dry Skin
- Topic: Emollient or topical steroid, which order for application
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2131
Re: Emollient or topical steroid, which order for application
Hello,
Really good question. I would agree with Dr. Bordet's assessment that the two shouldn't be applied at the same time. However, I don't know if there is any difference in absorption/effectiveness between steroids first and emollient second (and vice-versa).
Best wishes,
Sree
Really good question. I would agree with Dr. Bordet's assessment that the two shouldn't be applied at the same time. However, I don't know if there is any difference in absorption/effectiveness between steroids first and emollient second (and vice-versa).
Best wishes,
Sree
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:20 pm
- Forum: Acne
- Topic: acne and flare ups
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2390
Re: acne and flare ups
Hello, I think Dr. Bordet has given some excellent advice. The only addition that I would make is that it may be useful to first see your GP who can likely provide some introductory treatments. If it should fail to improve, they can refer you to a hospital specialist where we have some more powerful...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:11 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1394
Re: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hi Kirsty, As you know, hidradenitis suppurativa is a debilitating chronic condition which can really affect your quality of life. There are, however, excellent treatments available to control the condition. You may find this information sheet helpful. https://www.bad.org.uk/shared/get-file.ashx?id=...
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:53 am
- Forum: Acne
- Topic: Acne Scars
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4088
Re: Acne Scars
Hello there,
Would you be kind enough to share a photo so I can look at the nature of the scarring?
Thanks,
Sree
Would you be kind enough to share a photo so I can look at the nature of the scarring?
Thanks,
Sree
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:01 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Fexafenadine
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1451
Re: Fexafenadine
Hi Sheila, As I'm sure you're aware, cholinergic urticaria can be completely debilitating. I vividly remember a teenager who wouldn't attend school as the weals would break out during a short walk to school. Fexofenadine is a clean drug and safe for long-term use. There are alternative treatments th...