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by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Elderly/Older Skin
Topic: Age Spots
Replies: 1
Views: 1817

Re: Age Spots

Dear Ann I am assuming you are talking about seborrhoeic keratoses (AKA seborrhoeic warts). These are brown or dark marks on the skin that can be either flat or raised, rough and crusty. They are entirely harmless. Unfortunately creams or over the counter treatments will not clear these. They may he...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Skin Cancer/Moles
Topic: Flat moles on chest
Replies: 1
Views: 1467

Re: Flat moles on chest

Dear Di Graham It is of course very difficult to make a diagnosis without images and based on description alone. However the lesions you describe sound like seborrhoeic keratosis (harmless dry/crusty growths) or haemangiomas (red lesions composed of blood vessels). Both lesions are entirely harmless...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:32 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Skin Cancer/Moles
Topic: Mole removal
Replies: 1
Views: 1213

Re: Mole removal

Thank you for your question. Moles will often change with time- this does not necessarily mean they are abnormal. You of course need any changing mole to be reviewed by a dermatologist. When you are assessed, a dermatoscopic examination will most likely occur. A dermatoscope is a piece of specialise...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Skin Cancer/Moles
Topic: Face
Replies: 2
Views: 956

Re: Face

Dear Janiejjj I'm not sure if you were meant to attach a picture? Builders unfortunately have one of the highest risks of developing skin cancers. Therefore any new or changing lesion should almost definitely be checked by a doctor. I would suggest making an appointment with your GP who will refer t...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Fri Nov 23, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Eczema
Topic: Chronic hand eczema
Replies: 2
Views: 1787

Re: Chronic hand eczema

Dear Liz Thank you for your question. Often with eczema on the hand a potent topical steroid will need to be used along with an emollient and then a cotton glove to be worn at night. The skin on the palm of the hand is relatively thick and tough, therefore in order for an treatment or emollient to b...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Fri Nov 23, 2018 1:37 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Eczema
Topic: My son ezcema
Replies: 1
Views: 1473

Re: My son ezcema

Dear Nadziieee I'm sorry to hear that your son is suffering with eczema. As you may well know eczema is chronic condition with no cure. Depending on the age of your son he may well grow out of it as many children do. However I can appreciate that during the years where is he is suffering with eczema...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Fri Nov 23, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Eczema
Topic: Hydracortisone cream and it's effects
Replies: 1
Views: 1643

Re: Hydracortisone cream and it's effects

Dear Sinead Thank you for your question. Hydrocortisone is a steroid based cream, it is a quite weak however on sensitive areas such as the face and eyes long term use will cause thinning of the skin. Other options to consider would be: 1. Elidel cream- this is not a steroid and work by dampening do...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Fri Nov 23, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Eczema
Topic: Dupilumab
Replies: 1
Views: 1558

Re: Dupilumab

Dear Katie Thank you for your question. I hope that the Dupilumab is working well for your eczema. There are no real studies to show that it is effective against urticaria. However there have been studies demonstrating that patients on dupilumab have had less asthma exacerbation and also a decrease ...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:28 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Reactive perforating Collagenosis
Replies: 2
Views: 1497

Re: Reactive perforating Collagenosis

Dear Mondo I'm sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with this condition. It is not a worrying skin condition however can be very itchy, sore and unsightly. Treatment for the condition is unfortunately usually unsatisfactory. Phototherapy is one of the treatment modalities that has shown succes...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
Topic: Indent on my leg
Replies: 1
Views: 1285

Re: Indent on my leg

Psoriasis usually does not result in an indentation in the skin, It is possible that you have another skin condition. It may be worth seeing your GP and if they are unsure then a referral to a dermatologist would be appropriate who may consider a biopsy if there is any doubt. I hope that helps. Dr A...
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