Question 1

What is the main cause of Eczema?

Accepted Answer

The exact cause of eczema is unknown. It is caused due to an overactive immune system that responds aggressively when exposed to triggers. Certain conditions such as asthma are seen in many patients with eczema. There are different types of eczema, and they tend to have different triggers.

Question 2

Will Eczema simply go away?

Accepted Answer

There's no known cure for eczema, and the rashes won't simply go away if left untreated. For most people, eczema is a chronic condition that requires careful avoidance of triggers and a well structured ongoing treatment plan.

Question 3

What are common treatments for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Treatment typically requires a combination of emollients, soap substitutes and steroids with a plan to step up and down based on severity. Oral treatments may sometimes be required for the most severe of cases.

Question 4

What is the main cause of psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis is caused, at least in part, by the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy skin cells. If you're sick or battling an infection, your immune system will go into overdrive to fight the infection. This might start another psoriasis flare-up. Strep throat is a common trigger.

Question 5

Why do I suddenly have psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Common psoriasis triggers include: Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections. Weather, especially cold, dry conditions. Injury to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, a bug bite, or a severe sunburn.

Question 6

What happens if psoriasis is left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Untreated psoriasis can lead to plaques that continue to build and spread. These can be quite painful, and the itching can be severe. Uncontrolled plaques can become infected and cause scars.

Question 7

What are common treatments for psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Treatment typically requires a combination of emollients, steroids and vitamin D creams and oral medications, depending on the individual case.

Question 8

What is acne?

Accepted Answer

Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point during their lifetime. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch. Common affected areas are the face, chest and back. It affects both males and females of all ages.

Question 9

What causes acne?

Accepted Answer

There is no one clear cause of acne, but it tends to be related changes in hormonal levels. Acne can also often run in families. There is no good evidence for diet or poor hygiene to be causes.

Question 10

What acne treatments do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Treatments prescribed by a GP include a variety of creams, gels and extended oral antibiotic courses, alongside good advice on skin care.

Treatments prescribed by a Consultant include the above as well as specialist medications such as Roacutane.

The treatments provided by our Aesthetic nurse include chemical peels such as Glycolic Acid Peel and a range of tailored skin treatments such as the OBAGI treatment system.

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