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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...
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:44 am
- Forum: psoriasis
- Topic: Medical name for bacterial psoriasis infection in buttocks
- Replies: 1
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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...
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:35 am
- Forum: dry skin conditions
- Topic: Dry skin & redness - face
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4610
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...
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:29 am
- Forum: acne
- Topic: Painful Acne
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6655
Re: Painful Acne
Hello
are you on any treatment for acne?
are you on any treatment for acne?
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:25 am
- Forum: rosacea
- Topic: Rosacea - treatment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5397
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 ...