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Search found 59 matches
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:16 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Acne
Topic: Acne
Replies: 1
Views: 1718

Re: Acne

Thankyou for your question. I'm sorry to hear that your son has been suffering with acne and also possibly folliculitis. Acne can of course leave permanent scars and it is always worthwhile treating early to prevent these. Have you seen the GP? It sounds like your son could benefit from either a cou...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Fri May 17, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
Topic: Surgery for clitoral hood
Replies: 1
Views: 2979

Re: Surgery for clitoral hood

Yes There are surgical options available to undo adhesions and fusions. Prior to surgery most would try and persevere with topical steroids. However the risk of re-fusion would depend on the activity of the condition. After surgery potent topical steroids and regular emollients would be required to ...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Fri May 17, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
Topic: help
Replies: 1
Views: 1550

Re: help

Thank you for your question. This is a difficult one! Distant hypertrichosis (increased hair growth) is quite a rare side effect of topical steroids. It is more of an issue with oral steroids. If not already done I would look at other causes of the increased facial hair, such as polycystic ovaries e...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Tue May 14, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
Topic: Can Lichen Planus develop into Lichen Sclerosus?
Replies: 1
Views: 1782

Re: Can Lichen Planus develop into Lichen Sclerosus?

Thank you for your question. I'm glad that you were able to see a dermatologist and are managing your condition well. There has been debate in the past as to whether these two conditions Lichen Planus (LP) and Lichen sclerosus (LS) are part of a spectrum of a similar condition. However it is now tho...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Tue May 14, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Lichen Sclerosus
Topic: Can Lichen Schlerosus strike any age?
Replies: 1
Views: 1575

Re: Can Lichen Schlerosus strike any age?

Thank you for your question. Lichen sclerosus is an itchy and often sore condition that can affect both male and female genitalia. It is more common in post menopausal women however a number of cases are seen pre- menopausal women and even in children. There is often a delay in diagnosis. The featur...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Rosacea
Topic: Rosacea
Replies: 1
Views: 995

Re: Rosacea

Dear Rachel I'm sorry to hear that you have been suffering with Rosacea- the impact of this condition is often underestimated by health professionals. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition and unfortunately as I am sure you are well aware there is no cure. Treatment options for you would inclu...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Rosacea
Topic: Rosacea
Replies: 1
Views: 1548

Re: Rosacea

Rosacea can affect both men and women however you are right in thinking the incidence is higher in females.

The typical candidate for Rosacea is usually a fair skin (type 1) Caucasian female between the ages of 30-60. However certain types of Rosacea such as a phymatous (nose) is more common in men.
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Rosacea
Topic: Rosacea
Replies: 1
Views: 1019

Re: Rosacea

Thank you for your question. The treatment for Rosacea partially depends on the type of rosacea you suffer from. If you have nodules, papules (lumps) or pustules then certain topical treatments or oral antibiotics will help. These are listed below. 1. Ivermectin cream for daily use. 2. Finacea or Sk...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Elderly/Older Skin
Topic: Skin tags
Replies: 1
Views: 1508

Re: Skin tags

Dear Pearl Skin tags also known as fibroepithelial polyps or acrochordons are benign growths of the skin mostly comprised of collagen. Unfortunately the exact cause remains unknown. However they do seem to occur more frequently in areas of chafing or where there is friction. Also there are links to ...
by Dr Adil Sheraz
Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Elderly/Older Skin
Topic: New moles
Replies: 1
Views: 1817

Re: New moles

Dear Liz Than you for your question. Moles and lesions will often continue to develop through out life. The lesions you describe sound like haemangiomas which are entirely harmless and are composed of blood vessels which is why they look red. They can be flat or raised. Red lesions however can also ...
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