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Search found 435 matches
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
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 ...
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