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- Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:29 am
- Forum: British Skin Foundation - Psoriasis
- Topic: Facial Psoriasis
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3655
Re: Facial Psoriasis
I am so sorry to hear about your psoriasis affecting your face! Sometimes it can be difficult to treat I am afraid. It is great that Skyrizi cleared your body and scalp. Have you tried Daktacort ointment twice daily on your face while using Skyrizi? With Best Wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) Ph...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Vulval Lichen Planus maintenance?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3138
Re: Vulval Lichen Planus maintenance?
So sorry to hear about your problem! It can be difficult to manage! Try Eumovate cream available over the counter when you reduce Dermovate. If this does not help ask your dermatologist if a retinoid oral medication may be suitable for you (this would need to be prescribed under a very strict superv...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:38 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Spot on cheekbone
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2892
Re: Spot on cheekbone
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your question. I wonder if it is a cyst. I think you should see your Dermatologist or GP to examine you in person and make a diagnosis. I hope this is helpful. With Best Wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Seni...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:37 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Skin reactions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2859
Re: Skin reactions
Dear Siobhan, I am sorry to hear about your skin problem. Try to moisturise with Balneum PLus cream and wash with Aveeno. Ask your GP or dermatologist to prescribe Eumovate or Protopic. You may need a patch test to exclude allergic contact dermatitis. I hope this is helpful. With Best Wishes, Dr Ant...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:34 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Issue with scalp
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4846
Re: Issue with scalp
Thank you for your question. I think this is due to uneven circulation. I do not think this is anything significant. I hope this is helpful. With Best Wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer The British Skin Foundation Spoke...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:02 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Masson's haemangioma/intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (?!)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2902
Re: Masson's haemangioma/intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (?!)
Hello. This is really rare. Perhaps the best if you ask your consultant to have your case discussed at the Royal Society of Medicine Dermatological section. I hope this is helpful. With Best Wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Le...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:54 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Lichen planus (and oral lichen planus)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3358
Re: Lichen planus (and oral lichen planus)
So sorry to hear about your lichen planus! You may like to ask your GP or dermatologist to prescribe a strong steroid ointment for your skin (e.g. dermovate), protopic ointment for your skin fold areas and if needed you can have a steroid mouth wash. If this does not help powerful oral medications l...
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:45 am
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Large white spots
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3082
Re: Large white spots
Dear Chana, Thank you for your question. I do not think they are hormone related. I wonder if they are folliculitis but you need a face to face consultation with your dermatologist or GP to confirm the diagnosis. You can read more about folliculitis and available treatments here: https://www.alexand...
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:54 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Itchy eyelid
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2850
Re: Itchy eyelid
Dear Clare, I am so sorry to hear about your eyelid! It sounds like an allergic contact dermatitis. Ask your Dermatologist or GP to consider a patch test to establish what you might be allergic too and also for Protopic ointment to get itch under control. If it is of interest there is more informati...
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:51 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: "Scabby" Scalp
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2871
Re: "Scabby" Scalp
I am so sorry to hear about your son scalp problem. It sounds like he might suffer from psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis. You can ask your dermatologist or GP to prescribe Etrivex shampoo. He can also try T gel and Nizoral shampoos available OTC. I hope this is helpful. With Best Wishes, Dr Anton ...