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by Dr Anjali Mahto
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
Replies: 3
Views: 2205

Re: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Many thanks for your question. You are absolutely correct that some people with psoriasis are at higher risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. If you have any concerns about persistently aching joints it is important to let your GP or dermatologist know so that a rheumatologist is able to review yo...
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:25 am
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Scalp psoriasis and hair loss
Replies: 2
Views: 2271

Re: Scalp psoriasis and hair loss

Dear KN, Thank you for taking the time to post a question. There is more than one way to treat scalp psoriasis and each dermatologist is likely to have their preferred method of treatment. My approach to patients in clinic is this: 1. Cocois/Sebco ointment on alternate nights (overnight) to be left ...
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:18 am
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: private treatment options
Replies: 3
Views: 2024

Re: private treatment options

Some absolutely fantastic and detailed responses from both of my dermatology colleagues. There is little to add to this thread!

I very much hope that the above answers help and my very best wishes,

Anjali Mahto
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: Children's Skin Conditions
Topic: 2 year old has very bad eczema
Replies: 2
Views: 2896

Re: 2 year old has very bad eczema

Dear SM, Thank you for taking the time to post - it sounds like your little one is having a difficult time at the moment. The winter months when the weather is cold and the central heating is on are a common time of year for eczema to flare up and get worse. If the eczema has become particularly act...
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Children's Skin Conditions
Topic: 10 year old girl
Replies: 2
Views: 2637

Re: 10 year old girl

Thank you very much for your question.

Pompholyx eczema usually has a number of causes and is often multifactorial. Causes include genetics, sweating, contact with materials than can irritate the skin (e.g. detergents) or allergy (e.g. to metals such as nickel).

Best wishes,

Anjali
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: Children's Skin Conditions
Topic: Can you get rid of Excema and/ Psoriasis?
Replies: 1
Views: 1971

Re: Can you get rid of Excema and/ Psoriasis?

Both eczema and psoriasis are considered to be chronic inflammatory skin conditions. Whilst they may improve for long periods of time, the underlying tendency towards these conditions remains and a flare-up is always possible. Generally speaking, treatments tend to be geared toward "control&quo...
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:51 pm
Forum: Children's Skin Conditions
Topic: Psoriasis in the ears
Replies: 2
Views: 2781

Re: Psoriasis in the ears

Dear Maralyn, Many thanks for taking the time to post a question. Psoriasis in the ears can be a nuisance! The problem usually waxes and wanes but it is common for it to be worse in the winter months. When psoriasis is very active - and the skin is red, inflamed, itchy or scaly - it can be helpful t...
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: Children's Skin Conditions
Topic: Sleep deprivation
Replies: 2
Views: 2814

Re: Sleep deprivation

Dear "Debbimac", Thank you for taking the time to post a question and i'm sorry to hear that eczema is causing sleep problems in your child. This can be extremely common when eczema is active and inflamed and puts pressure on your child and the rest of the family - sleepless nights are no ...
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: Other Skin Conditions
Topic: Hair issue
Replies: 3
Views: 2232

Re: Hair issue

Dear Sana, Many thanks for taking the time to post your question about scalp hair loss and increased facial hair growth. There are a number of reasons that scalp hair loss can occur. From the combination of symptoms you describe, I think it is a good idea that your hormonal profile amongst other blo...
by Dr Anjali Mahto
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Other Skin Conditions
Topic: Bites
Replies: 2
Views: 2055

Re: Bites

Dear Elaine, Many thanks for taking the time to post your question. I also agree entirely with Vanessa that insect bites can sometimes leave some pigmentation change in the skin. This is more common in pigmented skin but can happen in all skin types, particularly if there was significant inflammatio...
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