Keratosis Pilaris Treatment Dublin, Dublin County

Video-consultation with Dr Dillon who is a Member of the British College of Cosmetic Doctors. She has a Masters in Dermatology from Cardiff University. 

Video-consultation with Dr Dillon who is a Member of the British College of Cosmetic Doctors. She has a Masters in Dermatology from Cardiff University. 

Video-consultation with Dr Dillon who is a Member of the British College of Cosmetic Doctors. She has a Masters in Dermatology from Cardiff University. 

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a genetic disorder of keratinization of hair follicles of the skin. It is an extremely common benign condition that manifests as small, rough folliculocentric keratotic papules, often described as chicken bumps, chicken skin, or goose bumps, in characteristic areas of the body, particularly the outer-upper arms and thighs. Although no clear etiology has been defined, keratosis pilaris is often described in association with other dry skin conditions such as ichthyosis vulgaris, xerosis, and, less commonly, with atopic dermatitis, including conditions of asthma and allergies. •Keratosis pilaris may be treated with topical immunomodulators . Although these products are approved for atopic dermatitis and eczema, their use would be considered off label for keratosis pilaris. These may be used in more resistant cases or when the patient has considerable skin redness or inflammation. •Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using a 2-step combination of a topical photosensitizer and a light source may be used in off-label fashion for the temporary treatment of keratosis pilaris. Available photosensitizers include aminolevulinic acid or methyl levulinate. Light sources include sunlight, blue light (417 nm), red light (630 nm), and multiple laser devices. PDT has been anecdotally reported as effective, but this successful use of off-label photodynamic therapy requires confirmation. •Laser hair removal (LHR) has been used in keratosis pilaris to decrease hair growth in affected areas. Theoretically, LHR may help decrease the portion of bumps in keratosis pilaris caused by small, coiled, ingrown hairs. There are no studies showing a cure of keratosis pilaris with LHR. •Laser therapies including more aggressive resurfacing lasers, carbon dioxide, fractional lasers, and other aggressive laser therapies have been used in limited cases for keratosis pilaris. There are no studies showing a cu

Moles are very common. They may be flat or elevated. Sometimes they grow hairs. The most important feature however is pigmentation – a brown discolouration of the overlying skin. When should you be suspicious of a mole?Recent appearance of pigmentationPigmentation that becomes darkerItching or irritationBleedingGrowth in size especially a growth spurtA mole which was once flat becoming raised.If you are concerned about the above or any other changes you should consult with Ailesbury. Histology done at St. Vincents University Hospital.  The majority of skin lesions can be treated in a relatively simple manner. This entails surgical excision under local anaesthesia. Therefore the assessment and excision can frequently be performed at the initial consultation. If a skin cancer is suspected a diagnostic biopsy may have to be performed at the initial consultation. The treatment is completed as soon as the report is available.If the lesion has a completely benign appearance there is no need to request laboratory analysis.Therefore apart from skin cancers the treatment can frequently be completed on a single visit.

Dr. Treacy our resident Dermatologist is Chairman of The Irish College of Cosmetic Doctors and is Irish Representative of The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors. He is a member of The British Medical Laser Association, The American Society for Aesthetic Medicine, The American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, The European Society of Laser Dermatology, The European Society for Dermatological Surgery (ESDS), The International Society for Dermatologic Surgery, The International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology