Search found 48 matches
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:59 am
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Can you identify what causes these
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2394
Re: Can you identify what causes these
I am sorry but we are unable to provide a diagnosis on this skin clinic. If you have a concern with your skin, you should visit your GP for assessment and examination.
Re: Roscea
I agree with Dr Sheth but just to add 'natural creams' as well as not being evidence-based may not have undergone rigorous testing or quality control, but a 'chemical cream' or pharmaceutical product has evidence-based research on actions and safety is always carefully monitored. There are a number ...
Re: Rosacea
Hi Caroline I am sorry to hear you have rosacea. There are a number of other treatment options for rosacea. If your rosacea has not responded to topical treatments, oral antibiotics are usually prescribed, however there are alternatives to Oxytetracycline, including lymecycline, doxycycline and eryt...
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:36 am
- Forum: Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
- Topic: Scalp Applications
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2077
Re: Scalp Applications
These treatments are both used for managing scalp psoriasis, the one that will work best depends on your scalp psoriasis. If you scalp is scaly/flaky with red areas, Diprosalic would possible be the best choice, as it contains salicylic acid to reduce scale and a steroid to reduce redness - Betnovat...
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:15 am
- Forum: Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
- Topic: Psoriasis on nails? Fingers & toes!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1975
Re: Psoriasis on nails? Fingers & toes!
Nail psoriasis is very difficult to treat, especially with topical treatments. For treatment ti be effective, topical treatment must be applied to the nail matrix and the skin of the nail plate, often for months, but even then results can be disappointing. The topical treatment options are calcipotr...
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:04 am
- Forum: Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
- Topic: uncomfortable psoriasis
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1849
Re: uncomfortable psoriasis
Hi Claire I am sorry to hear you have psoriasis in a skin fold - this is called flexural psoriasis. I am presuming you have a diagnosis of psoriasis, but I wonder if you have been prescribed any topical treatment by your GP? You should avoid soap and try and wash and moisturise with a medical emolli...
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:43 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Alopecia Areata 9 year old girl
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5905
Re: Alopecia Areata 9 year old girl
Dear Lisa I am sorry to hear about your daughter and her hair loss; this must be incredibly distressing for your daughter and also you. I agree with you that your GP should consider dermatology referral; if your daughter has a diagnosis of alopecia areata, and has bald patches, she should be referre...
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:22 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Vitiligo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2595
Re: Vitiligo
Dear John Thank you for your question. There is lots of ongoing research in the treatment and new innovations for skin conditions around the world. The drugs currently in clinical trials for vitiligo are biologic agents,anti-TNF-α drugs, these drugs are currently licensed in the UK for psoriasis and...
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:06 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Viral, fungal and bacterial infections all on one child
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1865
Re: Viral, fungal and bacterial infections all on one child
Dear Bluette I am sorry to hear your daughter is having ongoing problems with her skin and infection. I would agree that taking bloods and investigating her immune status is important. However, as she has had ongoing issues with her skin, I think a referral to a dermatologist is appropriate; however...
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:46 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: lichen simplex
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2039
Re: lichen simplex
Hi Jacey I am sorry to hear you are having a difficult time with lichen simplex. This is made even more difficult for your when the treatment you find helpful is no longer available - I am aware there is a major supply issue with the adhesive tape used in the Haelan tape product and there is no firm...