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by Thivimaru
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
Topic: Acne scars
Replies: 2
Views: 19981

Re: Acne scars

Thank you for your question - acne scarring can be incredibly distressing so it's important to treat any active acne too. There are treatment options for the type of scarring that you describe but the best place to start is by seeing a Consultant Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with experience in t...
by Thivimaru
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:14 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Facial Psoriasis
Replies: 2
Views: 3581

Re: Facial Psoriasis

Thank you for your question, I am pleased your skin has cleared with Skyrizi however it is disappointing that your facial rash has not settled. It is possible that this is seborrheic dermatitis or sebo-psoriasis which can be quite tricky to treat and you have tried treatments that we often use - Eli...
by Thivimaru
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Can't get a diagnosis of an ongoing skin condition!
Replies: 5
Views: 2744

Re: Can't get a diagnosis of an ongoing skin condition!

I'm sorry that you have had such a difficult time with your hand, it must have been very distressing for you and looks sore. The history you describe of a pustule developing initially could suggest pustular psoriasis however I would also recommend a sample being tested to exclude a fungal infection,...
by Thivimaru
Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Treating guttate psoriasis
Replies: 2
Views: 2401

Re: Treating guttate psoriasis

Thank you for your question - guttate psoriasis can be really tricky to manage. Some of my patients who have it find creams really tricky because there are so many small spots to treat! I agree with the recommended treatments which do not contain steroids (dovonex, exorex lotion) which can be helpfu...
by Thivimaru
Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Psoriasis getting worse with age?
Replies: 2
Views: 2099

Re: Psoriasis getting worse with age?

Dear June, Thank you for your question, some patients with psoriasis do notice that it can get worse over time. If the plaques of psoriasis are persisting it might be useful to consider alternative prescription treatments. These can range from topical creams and ointments (which contain Vitamin D, s...
by Thivimaru
Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:39 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Difference between eczema & psoriasis
Replies: 2
Views: 2094

Re: Difference between eczema & psoriasis

Dear Penny, It can sometimes be quite difficult to tell the difference between eczema and psoriasis! Some helpful clues are 1. eczema tends to affect the skin fold creases such as the neck, arms and backs of knees, whereas psoriasis tends to affect the elbows, knees and belly button (although both c...
by Thivimaru
Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Persistent painful blisters/spots
Replies: 2
Views: 2080

Re: Persistent painful blisters/spots

Dear Emma, I agree with my colleague Dr Alexandroff, the history you describe is unusual and not typical of psoriasis which does not usually cause water filled blisters. The medications you are taking (Humira and Methotrexate) are a combination that many of my patients are on for their psoriasis and...
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