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- Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:19 pm
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
- Topic: Knee replacement
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1336
Re: Knee replacement
Dear Raynel Thank you for your question. Knees are a common site for psoriasis. Unlike other skin conditions such as eczema it has been seen in psoriasis that the plaques themselves are not teeming with bacteria. The risk of infection is usually quite low although the healing may be slower and of co...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:43 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Red blisters on fingertips
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4313
Re: Red blisters on fingertips
Thank you for your question. You don't mention if this occurs on both or one of the hands, and if its itchy or not. However a common cause of dermatitis of the hands or fingers is allergy or irritation. The allergy often arises from products that you may well have been using for years and have not b...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:34 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Small white bumps
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4104
Re: Small white bumps
Thank you for your question. In the first instance a diagnosis of the 'white bumps' would need to be made. The possible things it could be include, closed comedones (acne), milia spots, pustules, or keratosis pilaris. Once a diagnosis has been made by the dermatologist then a treatment plan can be p...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:25 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Pigmentatio
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4054
Re: Pigmentatio
Dear Linda Thank you for your question. You may have melasma of the skin which is condition that results in pigmentation often around the upper cheek, occasionally the forehead and around the mouth. I would suggest the following plan: 1. Avoid the sun - all year around and use a high factor sun bloc...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:15 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: undiagnosed but long term issue!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4071
Re: undiagnosed but long term issue!
I'm sorry to hear that you've suffered with this condition for such a long time. It seems that as yet a firm diagnosis has not been made. The differentials would include. 1. Eczema 2. Psoriasis 3. Lichen planus 4. Lichen sclerosus Without seeing the area it is of course difficult to make a diagnosis...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:39 pm
- Forum: Vitiligo
- Topic: Brown patches appearing on skin
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3030
Re: Brown patches appearing on skin
Dear Val I'm assuming that the areas where the brown patches are appearing were originally patches of vitiligo. Brown patches could be a sign of re-pigmentation. This may or may not be a good thing for you! If you have come to terms with your vitilligo (you've had it for 30 years so my guess would b...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:06 pm
- Forum: Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
- Topic: Psoriasis or Eczema?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2829
Re: Psoriasis or Eczema?
In the first instance you would need a diagnosis for the rash in the ears. The possibilities would include, 1. Seborrhoeic dermatitis 2. Eczema (or contact allergy) 3. Psoriasis 1. Seborrhoeic dermatitis is essentially very bad dandruff, therefore you may also notice a rash or flaking of skin in you...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 2:48 pm
- Forum: Eczema & Dry Skin
- Topic: problem returns as soon as stop treatment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2767
Re: problem returns as soon as stop treatment
Dear Louise Thank you for your question. A localized rash on the finger makes one think of either contact allergies or possibly a fungal infection. Contact dermatitis is caused by a chemical, product etc that may be coming into regular contact with that area, this can often be something which you ma...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:06 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Dark patches above my lip
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5831
Re: Dark patches above my lip
Thankyou for you question. I guess you initially need to know what the cause of the pigmentation is. Is it from a particular cream that you are applying to the area that may be resulting in worsening of the pigmentation? Is it melasma, which can be aggravated by sun exposure and certain medication s...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 2:36 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Mole On Belly
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5161
Re: Mole On Belly
Dear Jessica It really depends on the type of mole. I'm assuming it has been looked at by your doctor or a dermatologist and has been confirmed as benign. If this is the case then surgical treatment will give you the highest rate of clearance. On the whole I do not recommend treatments such as laser...