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New treatment for Nail Psoriasis

This is an extremely promising research article on the role of Tazarotene ointment, in the treatment of nail psoriasis. It is a shame that this article is in Spanish and might not be widely read. Nail psoriasis is often very difficult to treat, though calcipotriol/ betamethasone ointment can be quite helpful. Often one has to […]

Does an Online Dermatology Consultation substitute an in-person consultation?: A patient testimonial that made my day!!

Certainly NOT!, but the statement below from one of my patients, made my day .  Have to say that in most cases, if presented with a good quality picture, tele-diagnosis can be pretty accurate!   ‘’Interestingly enough, you may not recall but you have advised me in the past and were the doctor suggesting my […]

Tea Tree oil in dermatology

A review of applications of tea tree oil in dermatology Interesting review article that has referenced a few research papers that I wasn’t aware of, showing that tea tree oil can be helpful for would healing and skin diseases like acne and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Watch this space!!   Abstract Tea tree oil (TTO) is an […]

New treatment for Uremic itch (pruritus)

Use of Pregabalin in the Management of Chronic Uremic Pruritus Quite an interesting article, which i am sure will be a boon to sufferers of Uremic itch (if the study data does translate into real life).  Often research data does not always correlate with real life experience and therefore it would be interesting to see […]

Increasing moles

This is a Free Dermatology Question posted via https://www.onlineskinspecialist.com/SkinCareblog/free-dermatology-consultation/ From: Pxxxx Sxxxx Message Body: There are small moles developing on my body parts. A couple of them are irregular (not round). Should I be worried?

Corticosteroids for Alopecia Areata

This is an important and interesting negative study which confirms that the prognosis is poor for diffuse alopecia areata and that treatment options are limited. We do need to find a more effective therapeutic modality for this dreadful and devastating disease. Luckily for localised alopecia areata, the treatment options and prognosis are excellent.   Original […]

Nipple dermatitis/ Nipple pain: The commonest cause of stopping breast feeding

Excellent article that highlights the common problems mother’s face while breast feeding. There is not enough counselling/ support available for breast feeding mothers around the world, to prepare them for the problems post-pregnancy. Nipple pain caused by poor infant latching technique is the commonest problem mother’s face. This is often under recognised and mother’s around […]

Scabies: Free Dermatology Consultation

This is a Free Dermatology Question posted via https://www.onlineskinspecialist.com/SkinCareblog/free-dermatology-consultation/ Message Body: sir, am adithya aged 19 from hyderabad,a.p. suffering with scabies around pennis from 3 months. i used candid b for few days and betnovate gm for few days but they are curing it for temporary but when i stop using them the disease is […]

Skin Patches: Free Dermatology Consultation

  This is a Free Dermatology Question posted via https://www.onlineskinspecialist.com/SkinCareblog/free-dermatology-consultation/ Message Body: developed those patches 2 month ago. treatment is not heping. used hydrocirtizone, dactakorte and emuvate —

Brown moles after 3.and half months of delivery: Free Dermatology Question

This is a Free Dermatology Question posted via https://www.onlineskinspecialist.com/SkinCareblog/free-dermatology-consultation/ Dear Dr. I gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy in May by C section. Now after 3 months i am seeing some very small 4-5 black brown moles on my cheek bones. please suggest me as i am working and i have to travel daily […]