Hi there, first of all, it is important to distinguish whether what you have are viral warts , which are a very common type of skin infection caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) virus or if they are Seborrhoeic Keratoses, which are a harmless benign skin growth which can increase as you age. As experienced skin specialist can help you to differentiate between the two as they can look very similar.
Viral warts can be treated with topical acid lotions or burnt off with cautery or lasers.
Seborrheoic keratoses are harmless and can be left alone. If you choose to remove them, they can also be burnt off with lasers.
Hi there, as there are many possible causes for why your skin is itchy, e.g. eczema or hives, It is important that you are given the correct medication and treatment targeting the underlying condition for your itch to improve.
If you have dry oily skin, it is important to regularly use a light water based moisturiser to ensure the skin is well hydrated without blocking the pores and causing more acne. If your skin is well hydrated, it will also ensures that it does not overproduce oil.
Tinea versicolor is aggravated by sweating and high humidity. Patients are recommended to keep themselves dry and to towel off/bathe after sweating. Antifungal creams and washes are usually the most effective course of treatment.
Hi Andreas, acne or folliculitis on the thighs can be helped by antiseptic/antibacterial washes and antibiotic gels. If they do not control the condition, you may require oral medications like oral antibiotics.
Hi there, what you have described is possibly a ganglion or a cyst which are both harmless. However the only way to confirm this is to get it assessed by a medical professional.
There are many options for treating chronic eczema. Standard treatment options include using topical steroids and moisturisers.
If you eczema is extensive or difficult to treat with creams alone, you may consider using light therapy (phototherapy), oral immunosuppressants or newer injection biologic medications like Dupilumab.
From your description it sounds like there is dermatitis (skin inflammation) at the area. You can try applying a bland moisturiser and try to avoid peeling or scratching. A topical steroids cream or combination crema with an antibiotic will help if there is a lot of broken skin. If it does not respond you will need to see a doctor for a proper assessment to make sure it is not something else ( e.g. fungal infection etc).