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Consultation: Acne Keloidalis
A patient receives treatment for the disfiguring condition Acne Keloidalis.
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hi i started with this condition 2 yrs ago and have been embarassed so much with having to put up with it. it is all around the side of my head and at the back. i am at my last tether with this as i keep getting given the same treatment: steroid creams , shampoo and antibiotics. please help me with some advice. much appreciated.
I have keloid scars on my chest shoulder and back. They used to be small, but they seemed to get larger when I was pregnant..They are itchy as well. Im very conscious about the one on the chest as its much more raised and is very obvious. What treatment would you recommend? I have heard about Steroid injections or laser treatment. But I have read stories about the Keloids getting larger after treatment. Please advise on what treatment I need to get.
Hello,my name is samuel and i live in dunblin.i have the same skin disorder as john in the video but the only thing is that mine is quite worst than that and it has spread all over my head.i cant sleep as well and my confidence is gone out the roof because i dont go out and i always have to wear a hat to cover it. i have lost my social will and my friends as a result.
i have acne keloid scaring on my back and chest, possibly 50 – 100. some quiet big and some the size of a small pea, so far it has effected me, swimming, tank tops with no sleaves, i cant take of my top if iam bling up in hot weather, and the worst of all is the army has denied me from joining as the keloids would get sore from me carrying heavy things on my shoulders, and to be honest, i nearly cryed because of it. i have always wanted to join the army since i was around 6, and now i cant do it because of it. doctors have gave me a course of tablets and sertoid injections, makes no difference
i have the same condition at the back of my head for almost 7years now and is now developing to the whole part of my head.how can i get help.i have been to my GP for several time but it does not help
I have have watch your programme on the Televison and see where you have help many people with medical problems.My husband have got a lot a lots of boil coming out in his head where there are a lot of puss is coming out. He has been to Doctor several time but no sucess, please can you help him. Looking forward to hear from you. Your help would be appreciated. Many thanks.
Hi I found the show really interesting tonite. My son has a keloid on his chest from a boil a few years ago and he also has one on his neck. can you advise me as to what treatment he should have he is 20 this year.
I have something a bit similar to this and it's been at the back of my head for over ten or so years. I live in the republic of Ireland and I've seen specialists here without success as they all seem not to know what to do. I'll be very grateful if you could recommend the drugs to me or I can come to see you privately.
Hello I'm suffering from this condition. I'm living in northern ireland and I'm considering coming over to c u at the clinic or do u know if there is anyone equally as good as u in northern Ireland.
I believe I have had the same condition on the back of my neck for over 25 years now. I have seen specialists in the past and had some surgery about 15 yrs ago now.
Any advice on what to do next would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks