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by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
Topic: Psoriasis along hair line
Replies: 1
Views: 1731

Re: Psoriasis along hair line

Hi Destiny,

While it's not generally recommended, I've found that Dovobet gel can be used and massaged in. It is a bit oily but does the trick!

Best wishes,

Sree
by Dr Sree Krishna
Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Skin issue
Replies: 3
Views: 2654

Re: Skin issue

Hello there, Thanks for your message. Photos would be really helpful. I suspect that the colour is due to the amount of blood flow and oxygen content of the blood (which changes when you get hot or cold). It is most likely a manifestation of something called livedo reticularis. Hope that helps, Sree
by Dr Sree Krishna
Sat Aug 29, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: general acne discussions
Topic: Please help me
Replies: 4
Views: 4324

Re: Please help me

Hello,

Thanks for the picture and the background. This is most likely acne and should respond to tablet medications. Have you seen your GP to discuss treatment and/or a referral to the hospital?

Best wishes,

Sree
by Dr Sree Krishna
Sat Aug 29, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Unidentified Skin Condition
Replies: 6
Views: 2954

Re: Unidentified Skin Condition

Hi Tan, My pleasure. Unfortunately, because the action is within the hair follicle (i.e. under the skin), lotions and topical treatments can be less successful than tablets. I would recommend oral itraconazole but I have also treated this issue with isotretinoin (in a gentleman who couldn't take itr...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Forehead Acne - won't go away
Replies: 2
Views: 2239

Re: Forehead Acne - won't go away

Hi Cicero, Do you suffer from spots elsewhere on your face? This may actually be acne rosacea (rather than the classic acne vulgaris). Have you shown your GP? There's a variety of topical treatments available which should help. Alternatively, isotretinoin should be effective in switching this off on...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: general acne discussions
Topic: Please help me treat my acne/scars, I'M DESPERATE AND I HAVE SEEN THE GP ALREADY TWICE
Replies: 10
Views: 23038

Re: Please help me treat my acne/scars, I'M DESPERATE AND I HAVE SEEN THE GP ALREADY TWICE

Hi Oliver, Thanks for posting your story and especially the photo. I can see that alongside the pitted scarring, you have active acne. It would make sense to switch off the acne before it develops into further scars. If you aren't happy with your consultation with your GP, it is quite reasonable to ...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:26 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Unidentified Skin Condition
Replies: 6
Views: 2954

Re: Unidentified Skin Condition

Hi Tan, Thanks for the pictures and for the excellent story - making the diagnosis is much easier when you've got such a good handle on the story! It looks like Pityrosporum (sometimes called Malassezia) folliculitis. I would tend to treat this with an oral medication called itraconazole. Hope that ...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Sun Aug 09, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: acne treatments
Topic: Acne Treatments Making Skin Worse
Replies: 17
Views: 32321

Re: Acne Treatments Making Skin Worse

Hi all, Acne is a real nuisance but I enjoy treating it since we have effective medicines to settle most forms. There isn't a one-size fits all medicine (otherwise I'd be out of a job!). Picking the right medicine involves a detailed discussion between you, your GP and if needed a dermatologist. The...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Sun Aug 09, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: acne treatments
Topic: Zineryt
Replies: 2
Views: 10372

Re: Zineryt

Hi Maddie,

Do you know which epilepsy medicine you're on so I can have a look to see which acne medicines interact with it?

Best wishes,

Sreedhar
by Dr Sree Krishna
Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:09 am
Forum: general eczema discussions
Topic: dupixent
Replies: 4
Views: 7652

Re: dupixent

Hi Daz, Sorry for the delay in replying. Dupixent, or dupilumab, is a clever biologic injectable medicine that blocks two molecules, IL-4 and IL-13 which are thought to be involved in eczema. The British Association of Dermatologists have produced an information sheet which you might find helpful. h...
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