Has anyone any experiance of using a dermatologist?

ncmc

Just wondering if anyone has had any success using a dermatologist, I am having terrible trouble with my skin at the moment. I’m 29 and while I’ve never had great skin, it has got worse and worse over the last few months. I’m getting infected, painful spots that leave horrible red marks after they’re gone but my skin also feels and looks quite dry.

I am obviously using the totally wrong products, but it is very hard to get independent advice, you go to the Clinique counter “oh you should be using Clinique”, go to the Clarins counter “oh you should be using Clarins” etc, etc.

I’m just wondering if a dermatologist would be my best bet, does anyone think they’d be able to help? Or do they mainly deal with more serious skin issues? I’d really appreciate any advice.

tv3

My daughter "1" has exzema and we tried everything and spent a fortune until we came across "pure seaweed" in a tub.Now it is in tiny granules and stinks but it is unbelieveable what it has done to her.
Another bit of advice is to look on to great ormand street hospital web and see what they have..they also use the pure seaweed !

pinkypinky

Before you shell out for a dermatologist, why not give your GP a try? I'm not a medical expert but there are prescription drugs that can help with acne and other skin complaints.

Peewee_lane

OP I remember I had very bad legs due to anxiety and I went to Mayo for the seaweed baths. They cleared up my legs, I couldnt believe it.

Perhaps you should try natural products instead of the clinque/clarins chemicals. Its probably an allergy.

I dont know of any dermatologists, but I do know behind Parliament street around Cows Lane area there is a specialist skin parlour. I went there because I was getting little white spots on my face. The girl advised me that these were due to eating eggs from chickens fed on a certain type of chemical. I stopped the egg eating and the spots went. Havnt seem em in 2 years!

taram

I went to a dermatologist, as it didn't matter what I used or didn't use my skin was so bad and tbh, yours sounds bad too, and if they hurt and are infected, then it's a serious medical problem, not just from the beauty POV. I was put straight onto Roaccutane for 6 months, 4 years later my skin is clear except for a few spots around my period.

Pythia

Go to your GP who will refer you to a dermatologist. Sounds like you could have cystic acne which would be a candidate for Roaccutane. If you're a girl, certain types of the pill like Dianette also work very well for acne.

katiemac

You're aren't sure what is causing your skin condition?
So, the first stop is at your GP. Don't just let them write a letter of referral to a Dermatologist. Ask your GP what they think the condition is and how can it be cured. Some GPs have more knowledge about the skin than others.
It could be a number of ailments like ecema, dermatitis or even psoriasis.
I wouldn't waste my money on buying lotions from pharmacies or chemists.
Your GP should have an idea what it is. If not, go to a dermatologist.
You will have to go private and pay the fee, otherwise you will be waiting a year to get an appointment with a public hospital dermatologist.
My friend has psoriasis and was diagnosed two years ago.
She takes dovabet which is a prescription cream she applies to her affected areas for a short while.
In the meantime, drink plenty and plenty of water. Less of the alcohol and smokes.