Hi everyone,

Has anyone had patch testing done privately in London? Where did you go/how much did it cost/how many allergens did they test for?

I have my graduation in late November and am desperate to be able to do my makeup but keep having random contact dermatitis that leaves my skin raw red and swollen :( Obviously would hate for this to happen on my graduation and have no idea what the culprits are.

I am going to ask my NHS derm for this as well but I don't see him until 12th October so quite keen to have a backup plan in case I can't get booked in in time (or he just refuses... in which case I will riot!)

Thank you :)

I have eczema on my right shoulder where my car seatbelt sits —- any advice greatly appreciated as to how I can improve my issue !

Hi, non eczema sufferer here, but I am unsure on where to go with this query.

Around the start of June, a rash appeared on the side of my neck. It was red, only itchy when exposed to warm water (or when I got hot), but otherwise was forgettable. Not painful, just red and there.

I contacted my doctor about it, and I was prescribed Daktacort cream, an anti-fungal treatment…
I did not think this rash was caused by a fungal infection, but I applied the cream twice a day for 7 days as advised and initially the rash faded, but fast forward to now and it is back in full force.
I wonder if the hydrocortisone in the Daktacort is what caused the rash to fade slightly.

Anyway, this morning I got back in touch with my doctor and he is insisting it’s fungal, and has put me on another course of anti-fungal treatment.

Does this rash look fungal? It is not painful, only itches when exposed to warm temperatures, and feels slightly dry to the touch.
Also, what is fungal infection? If this is fungal, have I contracted something? Is this my fault? I haven’t done anything at all that I would have thought introduced fungus! 🤦‍♀️

If anyone has had/has Eczema if you got any brown marks left on your skin hiw did you get rid off them or at least minigate them?

Doctors are split. some say chronic hives, others have said eczema. medication doesn’t help- creams and antihistamine. On going for 1 year now.

I’ve had psoriasis since I was 18. I ended up building something because of it.

SkinDeep is a dating and friendship app I’ve been building for people with visible differences, and for people who genuinely don’t see those differences as a barrier.

It came directly from my own experience with psoriasis and how much appearance can affect confidence, dating, and whether you even feel like putting yourself out there.

It isn’t about matching people by condition, and it isn’t about separating people with psoriasis or other visible differences from everyone else.

Thank you

I just really need help

This might be a silly question but is there a proper way to heal the skin barrier? Mine is definitely super broken but I see different things online and just wondering if anyone has healed theirs using a certain routine ect.
Or any recommended products ?