Dear Jean, thank you. It is difficult to comment without seeing the lesions/rash, but I just wonder that because of the location you may have seborrheic dermatitis rash rather than sun damaged skin. Have you seen your family doctor? I hope this is helpful. With best wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff PhD ...

Dear Angus, thank you for your email. I strongly recommend that a diagnosis should be made first before one attempts to treats it. A GP or a dermatologist should examine a lesion to make a diagnosis. I am afraid it is not enough to know whether the lesion is brown or not. If the lesion is thought to...

Dear Jayne, thank you. I am afraid the images are not the best. It has to be said that is generally difficult to photograph skin lesions and we have medical photographers in hospital to do so. Often however a dermatologist has to see skin lesions in flash to make a diagnosis. I suggest that you woul...

Dear Banx2281, thank you. I am afraid it is very difficult to comment on the description of moles and lesions by non specialists. In general the suspicious features of cancerous moles are lack of symmetry in shape, outline/border, colour. We also pay extra attention to moles which are changing. Ther...

Thank you for your question. Arguably the best person to remove moles is a dermatologist (who can both remove a mole if needed and also provide a good advice whether a mole needs to be removed or not). You can ask your GP to refer you to a dermatologist on NHS, if the moles are suspicious or catchin...

Dear Cwilliams2010, thank you for your question. The chances of a cancerous mole developing in an existing mole are approximately the same as a cancerous mole developing in normal skin. Therefore, our advice is to be vigilant about all your skin. If you have a large number of moles (more than 100) t...

Dear Lee Lawler, thank you for your questions. I am afraid we can not provide comments on images. I would suggest that you would ask your GP to check your moles. If necessary your GP can sent you to a local moles and melanoma clinic. You can also self book yourself to see a dermatologist privately b...

Dear Moosmailes, thank you for your question. I am afraid yes: if you had a cancerous mole removed you are more likely to have another one in future. Therefore you should be extra careful. We recommend good sun-protection (avoid mid day sun, use sunscreen with SFP50, use protective clothes such as l...

Thank you for your question. I completely agree with Professor Diffey. I personally like SunSense sunscreen. I think more importantly is to make sure you are adequately protected from sun rays and that you are using a sunscreen with at least SPF30 (although I personally use SPF50). It is also import...

Dear Sarah, Thank you. I am sorry to hear about your problems. Geographic tongue may cause your tongue to be sensitive to foods. You might want to ask for a referral to an oral surgeon. However, meanwhile you might want to ask your GP to check you for vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency and for a ...