If the rash is itchy and features bits of the skin splitting, doctors would think about diagnosing a skin condition called dermatitis.

In dermatitis, the skin becomes inflamed and dry. .

There are different types – eczema is one type, and another is called contact dermatitis, which means the rashes appear in reaction to an irritant coming into contact with the skin.

If the rash is itchy and features bits of the skin splitting, doctors would think about diagnosing a skin condition called dermatitis. In dermatitis, the skin becomes inflamed and dry.

Sometimes dermatitis can be made worse by a bacterial or fungal infection, which needs to be treated alongside it.

Firstly, an emollient or moisturising cream, such as Cetraben or Doublebase, to soften and hydrate the skin.

Otherwise a GP can refer to a specialist skin clinic, or dermatologist.

But it is very unusual for doctors to change medications four to five times over a few years, especially when a drug appears to be working well.

Chopping and changing medications is not sensible, and often results in unwelcome side effects and withdrawal symptoms?

This is particularly true for medications that treat mental illness.

It is very unusual for doctors to change medications four to five times over a few years, especially when a drug appears to be working well. Chopping and changing medications is not sensible, and often results in unwelcome side effects and withdrawal symptoms.

Sometimes it is necessary to change a medication even if a patient is comfortable. .

However, if someone is stable on flupentixol and doing well, doctors would not normally suggest a change?

While there may be no cure for the condition – where the joints become painful and stiff – there are things we can do to control the pain?

While there may be no cure for the condition – where the joints become painful and stiff – there are things we can do to control the pain

I’m becoming disturbed by reports about doctors who say they’re willing to lose their job to avoid having a Covid jab

Do you want the nurses and doctors who treat you to be jabbed, or do you think they deserve a choice?  

All men over 65 are invited for a one-off scan, to measure the size of the aorta, and only called for more regular checks if a problem is found. 

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