Nodular prurigo is an extremely itchy condition that often affects the arms and legs, it presents as nodules (lumps) on the skin which can then sometimes scar. Initial treatment would involve topical steroids and antihistamines. If this fails then wet wraps with zinc paste bandages has good symptoma...

I'm sorry to hear that your urticaria has not been controlled with a variety of treatments, some of which are used as last resort measures! I'm assuming you have Spontaneous chrronic urtcaria. Unfortunately we'd be clutching at straws. There is some very low grade evidence for the following drugs in...

Squamous cell carcinomas are skin cancers that are most often related to sun exposure in the past. Surgical removal is usually curative and often no further treatment is required. Once the cancer has been removed it will placed into a category based on the type and thickness of the lesion. Follow up...

Thankyou for your question. I’m sorry to hear your predicament. Psoriasis is a very vascular condition which means that often picking at lesions and scales will result in bleeding and pain. Sometimes however picking can become a habit. The first step wound of course be to try and control the psorias...

Scalp psoriasis can be difficult to treat and also a source of great stress and embarrassment for patients. There are a variety of treatments which include: Steroid applications for the scalp Tar and oil based treatments for the scalp -such as cocois. Shampoos -tar based Often these treatments need ...

Thankyou for your question. The causes of acne are as follows: Genetics Diet - some studies show a link Stress -most likely a trigger for a breakout Hormones Medications- such as steroids These causes often remain the same for both adult and teenage acne. However in adults you would need to consider...

Dear Cath Thank you for your question. I'm not sure if you've been formally diagnosed with psoriasis, however patches on the elbows and nail changes can both be caused by psoriasis. Nail psoriasis can be a difficult condition to treat and has a significant impact on a patient's emotional well being ...

Dear Hilary Thank you for your question. Steroids are not linked to hair loss and in fact a variety of conditions that cause hair loss are treated with both oral steroids such as prednisolone or topical steroid applications. I guess I would need to know why you are on the steroids and the underlying...

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you've been having an awful time with your skin. The Progesterone only pill may well be making things worse and it is recommended that you have a combined pill containing both oestrogen and progestrone for acne. There are variety of COCP (combined pills) an...

Thank you for your question. Polycystic ovarian syndrome can be a cause for both acne and excessive facial hair. If you want to consider dealing with both then Spironolactone may be a good option. This will of course need to be discussed with your GP or if they are uncertain then a dermatologist wil...