Hi There, In addition to the previous comments I often use the following two regimes to gain control childhood eczema. Firstly using a stronger steroid at the weekend and a milder steroid during the week, gradually reducing the strength of both products as the skin responds. Secondly using Protopic ...

Hi There, For children it is obviously very important to get eczema under control. In addition to regular use of moisturisers, the following two tips may help... Firstly, combining a stronger steroid at the weekend with a milder steroid for maintenance during the week may also help. Secondly, I ofte...

HI There, I agree entirely with Dr Layton's comments. Any changing mole needs to be checked by your doctor. Importantly many GPs, in addition to dermatologists, are now trained in using dermatoscopes, handheld microscopes that dermatologists use to examine moles. Benign moles on the soles typically ...

Hi There, Without having access to to the results from any blood tests or skin biopsies it is difficult to comment further. However it may be worthwhile considering Bowel Asociated Dermatosis (BADAS - due to a bacterial overgrowth in the bowel) which can be associated with diverticulitis, if it hasn...

Hi There, The two most common causes of itchy scalp with scale at the hairline are psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Both conditions will improve with regular /daily shampooing with a medicated shampoo. Tar based products with salicylic acid containing shampoos can help with the itch and with sc...

Dear Pamela, Your GP is correct, part of the healing process of wounds involves dilatation of the surrounding blood vessels so that they can deliver a good supply of oxygen as well as other nutrients to the wound to promote healing. This will often be seen as a uniform pink blush around the wound ed...

Hi There, Insect bites cause problems in two ways: Firstly they can promote an intense inflammatory reaction causing redness, swelling of the skin and itch. The combination can cause fluid to build up within the bite, which may form minute blisters called vesicles and if scratched can cause fluid to...

Hi There, Lichen planus can affect both the skin and any mucosal surface, hence your description is not unusual. Not uncommonly once the inflammatory response settles there can be residual pigmentation in the skin or mucosal site (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) which can take months , or longe...

Hi There, Lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory condition that will have episodes of flare as well as quiet periods. Generally it would be advisable to stop any soap based products and to use a product such as epaderm or hydromol ointment as a soap substitute. This can also be used on the toilet tissu...

Hi There, This sounds a little unusual. I would suggest that you see your GP for them to take a look at your skin. If they are concerned they can refer you to the local dermatology department. In the meantime I would advise against further 'at home surgical intervention' as this make complicate thin...