Episode Guide
Episode 8
Patients for Episode 8 included 38-year-old Jeff, whose in-growing facial hair was destroying his self confidence. There was Rosacea suffering Susan who was so embarrassed about her constant blushing that she couldn’t even face going for a job interview.
There was also 47 year-old Gael, whose face was covered in ugly blood blisters – the result of a genetic condition. Finally there was Geoff, who had reached the end of his tether with his severe psoriasis. Due to complications he couldn’t have light therapy, so his last hope is the Embarrassing Illnesses clinic.
Dr Jessen also hit a student union bar where he explained how dietary habits were crucial when it came to avoiding bowel cancer.
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I have a red blister/spot that appeared on the end of my nose which spread quickly all over my nose. It dripped with liquid/pus and then scabbed over but has not healed. This is the second time it has appeared and lasts for about a month. Any suggestions of what it could be? Tried antiseptic creams and wipes.
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I have skin tags on the outside of my bum,im 42 and ive had 2 children i also dont empty my bowels sufficiently and have to wipe for ages,ive had piles over the years and a small op to eleviate a fissure or fistula? not sure which. Saw a lady have it on your show but was'nt clear on wether its a big problem or was there something that could be done.
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i have darker skin inside my groin both sides and also up near ny vagina,could anybody please tell me what it is and what causes it?
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3 years ago i was diagnosed with systemic lupus erathematosis. The first treatment given to me was steriods-prednisolone. I was on 60mg for 3 months striaght. And continued up until now on lower doses each month. I am now on 4mg a day. With this my body became very swollen and at the time i was only 29kg in weight. I shot to a 40kg. In this process I recieved stretching of the skin terribly on my under arms, legs and torso. I have marks literally from my ankles all up to the top of my legs and across my bum. I cant wear skirts, dresses. When i go to dico's I have to wear tights or trousers while everyone else is wearing skirts and shorts. Its really upsetting because I am 15. The creams such as stretch mark creams, I have used for a year and no improvement has been made. HELP.
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I FEEL VERY SORRY FOR WHO HAS GOT THIS CONDOITON/DISEASE. HOWEVER YOU WILL PULL THROUGH IT =]
DONT BE EMBARRASED THATS THE WAY YOU ARE
LIFE LIVE TO THE FULL AND REMEMBER YOUR DISEASE AIBNT STOPPIN YOUU DO NOTHIN =]
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Remember watching an episode where a girl had really bad cracking skin on her shins (possibly due to shaving?) and you recommended some creams and cling film. this seemed to clear the problem. What was the condition called and what was prescribed?
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I have been diagnosed with Lupus which has made my nose red,swollen and lumpy. Does anyone have any experience of this or know of a cure. I have been prescribed various steriods with no success.
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