Hello, Thank you for your post. Acne scarring is referred to as an "atrophic" scar which has a sunken appearance and is particularly common if the acne or chicken pox rash has been scratched. The best method of camouflaging acne scarring and hyper-pigmentation is through the use of special...

Hi Carla, thank you for your post. I am sorry to hear that you have been struggling with this symptom for so long. From what you have stated above, it appears you have had a comprehensive investigation into the cause of your itchy rash on the arms. I cannot find any evidence to suggest a link betwee...

Hello, thank you for post. I can appreciate that these symptoms are a concern for you and your partner. Because you are requesting advice on behalf of your partner without her clear consent, I am unable to offer any advice at this time due to data protection and confidentiality laws. I hope you unde...

Hello, thank you for your post. I am sorry to hear that these symptoms have caused you such distress. It is thought that nasal polyps develop as a result of inflammation of the lining of the nasal passages and sinuses. This results in swelling of the lining, hanging down from the passages. Nasal pol...

Dear Anthony, thank you for your post. The combined use of citalopram and amitriptyline is not advised. Whilst the strength of amitriptyline you are taking is very low, I also cannot find any evidence to support the use of amitriptyline for the treatment of restless legs as you have stated you take ...

Hello, thank you for your post. I think the products you are referring to are Epaderm Ointment / Cream. These products are available for sale from your pharmacy in a variety of sizes and may be prescribed by your GP if they believe it is clinically appropriate for your condition. You would have to d...

Dear Caroline, Many thanks for posting your question; I hope my advice will provide you with some relief from your symptoms. Varicose eczema, as I’m sure you are aware, develops when the small valves in the veins of the legs stop working properly making it difficult for blood to push against the gra...

Hello, thank you for your post and for including the photographs, they are very helpful. From the pictures and scenario surrounding the rash which you have described, my suspicion is that you are suffering from prickly heat. Prickly heat (or milliaria rubra) is an itchy rash of small raised spots, w...

Hi Emily, I am sorry to hear of your uncomfortable symptoms however the best healthcare professional to provide advice on this matter would be your GP or local sexual health clinic. I would advise that you make an appointment with one of these options as soon as convenient to discuss your symptoms a...

Dear Kenneth, Thank you for your post - I hope my advice will provide some relief to your symptoms. Scarring is common following surgical procedures and although scars reduce in size and redness over the first three months, they will never completely disappear. However, there are a number of ways in...