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by Dr Anton Alexandroff
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: eczema
Topic: Help..
Replies: 1
Views: 3487

Re: Help..

Hi sounds like discoid eczema. You will need a very greasy moisturizer (for example epaderm ointment or hydromol ointment or emulsifying ointment) to apply frequently and to wash with it instead of soap. You will probably also need moderately potent steroid ointment, you may need to try to find a do...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: psoriasis
Topic: Medical name for bacterial psoriasis infection in buttocks
Replies: 1
Views: 3024

Re: Medical name for bacterial psoriasis infection in buttoc

Hello there is no special name for a bacterial psoriasis infection because psoriasis is not triggered by infection. But lesions of psoriasis is often colonised by staphiloccocus aureus infection, which usually does not affect psoriasis itself. However, because of the location I wonder if you may hav...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: dry skin conditions
Topic: Dry skin & redness - face
Replies: 2
Views: 3899

Re: Dry skin & redness - face

HI, it sounds as if you may now have a form of dermatitis. Is it itchy? It's a good idea to continue to use E45 as emollient and a soap substitute but you may need something stronger. It may also be a good idea to ask for referral to a skin specialist, because dermatitis may require a different trea...
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: acne
Topic: Painful Acne
Replies: 6
Views: 5483

Re: Painful Acne

Hello

are you on any treatment for acne?
by Dr Anton Alexandroff
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: rosacea
Topic: Rosacea - treatment
Replies: 3
Views: 4453

Re: Rosacea - treatment

Hello MorrisH, rosacea can last long time but is ultimately self limiting. antibiotics (with or without rozex) need to be taken for long time - months at a time, they help with spots. Try to have a diary to note what triggers flushing and try to avoid triggers. There is no good treatment at present ...
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