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- Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:16 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Acne
- Topic: Acne
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1770
Re: Acne
Thankyou for your question. I'm sorry to hear that your son has been suffering with acne and also possibly folliculitis. Acne can of course leave permanent scars and it is always worthwhile treating early to prevent these. Have you seen the GP? It sounds like your son could benefit from either a cou...
- Fri May 17, 2019 7:35 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: Surgery for clitoral hood
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3027
Re: Surgery for clitoral hood
Yes There are surgical options available to undo adhesions and fusions. Prior to surgery most would try and persevere with topical steroids. However the risk of re-fusion would depend on the activity of the condition. After surgery potent topical steroids and regular emollients would be required to ...
- Fri May 17, 2019 7:21 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1599
Re: help
Thank you for your question. This is a difficult one! Distant hypertrichosis (increased hair growth) is quite a rare side effect of topical steroids. It is more of an issue with oral steroids. If not already done I would look at other causes of the increased facial hair, such as polycystic ovaries e...
- Tue May 14, 2019 11:53 am
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: Can Lichen Planus develop into Lichen Sclerosus?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1832
Re: Can Lichen Planus develop into Lichen Sclerosus?
Thank you for your question. I'm glad that you were able to see a dermatologist and are managing your condition well. There has been debate in the past as to whether these two conditions Lichen Planus (LP) and Lichen sclerosus (LS) are part of a spectrum of a similar condition. However it is now tho...
- Tue May 14, 2019 11:35 am
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
- Topic: Can Lichen Schlerosus strike any age?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1603
Re: Can Lichen Schlerosus strike any age?
Thank you for your question. Lichen sclerosus is an itchy and often sore condition that can affect both male and female genitalia. It is more common in post menopausal women however a number of cases are seen pre- menopausal women and even in children. There is often a delay in diagnosis. The featur...
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:36 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Rosacea
- Topic: Rosacea
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1029
Re: Rosacea
Dear Rachel I'm sorry to hear that you have been suffering with Rosacea- the impact of this condition is often underestimated by health professionals. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition and unfortunately as I am sure you are well aware there is no cure. Treatment options for you would inclu...
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:29 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Rosacea
- Topic: Rosacea
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1581
Re: Rosacea
Rosacea can affect both men and women however you are right in thinking the incidence is higher in females.
The typical candidate for Rosacea is usually a fair skin (type 1) Caucasian female between the ages of 30-60. However certain types of Rosacea such as a phymatous (nose) is more common in men.
The typical candidate for Rosacea is usually a fair skin (type 1) Caucasian female between the ages of 30-60. However certain types of Rosacea such as a phymatous (nose) is more common in men.
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:22 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Rosacea
- Topic: Rosacea
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1046
Re: Rosacea
Thank you for your question. The treatment for Rosacea partially depends on the type of rosacea you suffer from. If you have nodules, papules (lumps) or pustules then certain topical treatments or oral antibiotics will help. These are listed below. 1. Ivermectin cream for daily use. 2. Finacea or Sk...
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:54 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Elderly/Older Skin
- Topic: Skin tags
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1564
Re: Skin tags
Dear Pearl Skin tags also known as fibroepithelial polyps or acrochordons are benign growths of the skin mostly comprised of collagen. Unfortunately the exact cause remains unknown. However they do seem to occur more frequently in areas of chafing or where there is friction. Also there are links to ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:29 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Elderly/Older Skin
- Topic: New moles
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1862
Re: New moles
Dear Liz Than you for your question. Moles and lesions will often continue to develop through out life. The lesions you describe sound like haemangiomas which are entirely harmless and are composed of blood vessels which is why they look red. They can be flat or raised. Red lesions however can also ...