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by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Expert clinic on general skin conditions
Topic: Keratosis pilaris
Replies: 1
Views: 763

Re: Keratosis pilaris

Hello there! Keratosis pilaris is genetically driven and is the result of hair follicles becoming plugged with scale. As you know, it tends to improve with sun exposure. People tend to be bothered by either the bumpiness or the redness. The bumpiness can be controlled by a number of means: a) using ...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Other Skin Conditions
Topic: Unilateral
Replies: 7
Views: 3843

Re: Unilateral

Hello,

I work as a dermatologist and skin pathologist so I can say this - don't put blind faith in the biopsy result!

I would be HIGHLY suspicious of this being tinea incognito. As Dr. Bordet says, skin scrapings to look for fungus may give you the final answer!

Best wishes,

Sree
by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: Other Skin Conditions
Topic: Chronic undiagnosed lesions
Replies: 3
Views: 3951

Re: Chronic undiagnosed lesions

Hello there,

I'm sorry that you've not been given an adequate diagnosis to date. You did mention that the photos were too large to show - I'd love to have a look if at all possible.

Best wishes,

Sree
by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: Skin Cancer & Sun Safety
Topic: Moles and skin cancer
Replies: 2
Views: 2135

Re: Moles and skin cancer

Hello, Agreed - it's a bit of a disaster! While it's not ideal, it can be useful to take serial photographs to monitor your skin and if changes occur, it would be quite reasonable to see your GP. Alternatively, there are GPs who specialise in skin and can be very knowledgeable without the need to co...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
Topic: Guttate Psoriasis
Replies: 2
Views: 2189

Re: Guttate Psoriasis

Hello, I can vouch for Dr. Alexandroff's advice on Enstilar. It works much better than Dovobet despite having the same ingredients. You do need to be careful as to how much you use since it can become toxic if used to excess. Light treatment (phototherapy) can be very effective if your psoriasis is ...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Eczema & Dry Skin
Topic: Emollient or topical steroid, which order for application
Replies: 2
Views: 2070

Re: Emollient or topical steroid, which order for application

Hello,

Really good question. I would agree with Dr. Bordet's assessment that the two shouldn't be applied at the same time. However, I don't know if there is any difference in absorption/effectiveness between steroids first and emollient second (and vice-versa).

Best wishes,

Sree
by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Acne
Topic: acne and flare ups
Replies: 2
Views: 2302

Re: acne and flare ups

Hello, I think Dr. Bordet has given some excellent advice. The only addition that I would make is that it may be useful to first see your GP who can likely provide some introductory treatments. If it should fail to improve, they can refer you to a hospital specialist where we have some more powerful...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: Other Skin Conditions
Topic: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Replies: 1
Views: 1334

Re: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hi Kirsty, As you know, hidradenitis suppurativa is a debilitating chronic condition which can really affect your quality of life. There are, however, excellent treatments available to control the condition. You may find this information sheet helpful. https://www.bad.org.uk/shared/get-file.ashx?id=...
by Dr Sree Krishna
Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: Acne
Topic: Acne Scars
Replies: 2
Views: 3853

Re: Acne Scars

Hello there,

Would you be kind enough to share a photo so I can look at the nature of the scarring?

Thanks,

Sree
by Dr Sree Krishna
Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: Other Skin Conditions
Topic: Fexafenadine
Replies: 1
Views: 1397

Re: Fexafenadine

Hi Sheila, As I'm sure you're aware, cholinergic urticaria can be completely debilitating. I vividly remember a teenager who wouldn't attend school as the weals would break out during a short walk to school. Fexofenadine is a clean drug and safe for long-term use. There are alternative treatments th...
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