Thank you for your query about varicose eczema. To keep it under control, I would recommend washing the area daily with a non soap product like dermol 500 and applying a gentle moisturiser to help protect the skin and prevent flare ups. You may be referring to pigmentation/darker skin patches caused...

Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like you have persistent cysts which are discharging, if this is the case it is important to be referred to dermatology for prescription medications to be considered. Although this may not help with the scars, it will help to prevent future scars. For...

Thank you for your message. I just wanted to double check that it wasn't the sun/heat itself that was causing the reaction - have you tried the suncream on a test patch of skin indoors to see if the same reaction develops? Altruist baby is a great option, you could also try Moogoo natural sunscreen ...

Hi Sally, Thank you for your question. From my experience I usually don't recommend eye drops unless you have dry eyes as well - in which case this would be best to check with your optician. Eye drops can contain preservatives which can irritate eyelid eczema A gentle cleansing and moisturiser for t...

Thank you for your questions. With regards to effective treatment options its important when managing acne to use preventative creams to reduce the chance of new pimples developing. If you have pustules and blackheads one treatment that might help is adapalene gel combined with benzoyl perodixe (Epi...

Hi there, thank you for your question. The best way to minimise acne scarring is to reduce the incidence of acne appearing in the first place. This includes using acne face wash/ prescription creams if necessary - your GP or Dermatologist can advise on the best one for your skin type. When you do ge...

Hi there, thank you for your question. The best way to minimise acne scarring is to reduce the incidence of acne appearing in the first place. This includes using acne face wash/ prescription creams if necessary - your GP or Dermatologist can advise on the best one for your skin type. When you do ge...

Thank you for submitting these photos on behalf of your wife. There is some acne scarring on the cheeks for which there is a range of treatment options available however the first place to start is to see a Consultant Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with experience of managing acne scarring so that...

I am so sorry to hear this - the acne scarring is having a major impact on your life - have you seen your GP about your feelings? It wis important to address your mental health as well as your skin. Regarding the scarring - I would not recommend this type of treatment. You have different types of ac...

Thank you for your question - acne scarring can be incredibly distressing so it's important to treat any active acne too. There are treatment options for the types of scarring that you describe but the best place to start is by seeing a Consultant Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with experience in ...