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- Mon Sep 14, 2015 5:00 pm
- Forum: psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis
- Topic: Pustular Psoriasis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2080
Re: Pustular Psoriasis
Poor you, this sounds awful for you. Is there a consultant dermatologist who could help here? Dr Webberley
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:57 pm
- Forum: eczema & dry skin
- Topic: Ezcema Problems on Feet
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3061
Re: Ezcema Problems on Feet
The long and short of it is that nothing can heal while it is being scratched. The skin needs 3 weeks of absolutely no scratching to allow it to heal. Steroid creams and moisturiser will help this, but it is eventually no scratching that will heal. Very tough, I know, but essential. Dr Webberley
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:56 pm
- Forum: eczema & dry skin
- Topic: Varicose ezcema
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2485
Re: Varicose ezcema
Hi, have you ever tried a mild steroid cream? Any chance you could share a photo? Dr Webberley
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:55 pm
- Forum: eczema & dry skin
- Topic: Diabetes and execma
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1841
Re: Diabetes and execma
Hi, if this is truly a reaction to the change in insulin then shouldn't you change again? Have a chat with your diabetic nurse and see if there is an alterantive insulin for you? Dr Webberley
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:53 pm
- Forum: eczema & dry skin
- Topic: try everythink nothing works
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3029
Re: try everythink nothing works
Hi, I agree - you shouldn't have to put up with this. Some eczemas have no cure - we just need to keep a lid on it with treatment. You need to: 1. avoid any triggers 2. use lots of moisturiser 3. put steroid cream on the red bits this will settle it down and then when it reappears, rush back in with...
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:50 pm
- Forum: general
- Topic: Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2231
Re: Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Hi, don't suffer in silence. There are some things that can be tried. Ask your doctor about light therapy, cryotherapy, skinoren, aldara, laser, shave excision. If it is really bad ask to se a dermatologist. I hope this helps, Dr Webberley
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:47 pm
- Forum: general
- Topic: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2361
Re: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hi there , this is a really nasty condition and can make people feel awful. Does anyone know of any good resources such as forums / charities / chat rooms for this condition? Dr Webberley
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:32 pm
- Forum: general
- Topic: Thick Skin
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1747
Re: Thick Skin
Hi, it sounds like seborrhoeic dermatitis. Daktacort cream may be a good thing to try? Google the images of this and see if it seems the same as what you have? Or could you upload a photo here? Dr Webberley
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:23 pm
- Forum: general
- Topic: skin symptoms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2020
Re: skin symptoms
Hi, scabies is highly contagious and if this was contagious then your daughters would have had it by now for sure. It is hard to say what it is but if you have been seen by many doctors and they have not been concerned, there this may just be 'normal for you.' The good thing is thoug, that it doesn'...
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 1:59 pm
- Forum: bladder problems
- Topic: Weak Bladder
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3292
Re: Weak Bladder
Hi there, can you tell me how old you are and whether this is a new problem or if it has always been there? Can you also tell me what you mean by 'weak bladder', can you describe your problem and symptoms a bit more? Dr Webberley