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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...