taximan1954 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Can anyone offer advice on treating damaged skin on my face and forehead, red scaley patches, I think I used an out of date sun cream Ive had this about 3 months now, I have tried various creams but none have done anything to help, I am in Pattaya for 1 month, Any good skin clinics?, Thanks for any advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmbkk Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 If it's not sunburn it could be seborrheic dermatitis " Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest" You can get Dermovate from a Chemist(cost < 300 baht) e.g. Boots without prescription - I believe it requires a prescription in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lacessit Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Best advice I can give is stay out of the sun. Private hospitals usually have a dermatologist on their staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Sounds like it might be actinic keratosis.......I have extensive patches......can be a precursor to cancer. First step (for me) was to laser away the 'bad' bits then apply 'Solaraze' on a daily basis. It takes an age to see any difference but it worked for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 As an aside i initially went to see a dermatologist about my skin......the doctor walked in, looked at my face and asked....'what do play off?'......I said 13.2. Why? How do you know I play golf? Next time you play take a look at the oldtimers in the bar......they all have the same skin as you!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerEastWest Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Taximan Better safe than sorry Go see a good dermatologist that speaks English Go to one of the big private hospitals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJ Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1255491-recommended-skin-cancer-doctors-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Will B Good said: Sounds like it might be actinic keratosis.......I have extensive patches......can be a precursor to cancer. First step (for me) was to laser away the 'bad' bits then apply 'Solaraze' on a daily basis. It takes an age to see any difference but it worked for me. Snap everything. I had two squamous cell carcinomas ( which are the dangerous type ) that had to be surgically cut out. ( second was a 2 hour op costing 35,000 baht ) Then a lot of keratosis on forehead which had to be lazared ( been twice so far and going again soon ) My own fault....never used sun block until damage done. I would strongly advise everyone to use sun block from the get go on arriving here. A lot safer and will save a lot of hospital bills later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmbkk Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 My sister had skin cancer from using sun beds from her teenage years. She also likes her multiple hot hols, but the doc' said probably from sunbed usage. Totally advise against them after seeing her injuries. She recently had surgery and the state of her back and arms after all the stitches was amazing - I was totally shocked. Looked like a couple of Rottweilers had used her for a long lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 15 hours ago, Denim said: Snap everything. I had two squamous cell carcinomas ( which are the dangerous type ) that had to be surgically cut out. ( second was a 2 hour op costing 35,000 baht ) Then a lot of keratosis on forehead which had to be lazared ( been twice so far and going again soon ) My own fault....never used sun block until damage done. I would strongly advise everyone to use sun block from the get go on arriving here. A lot safer and will save a lot of hospital bills later. Sunblock?......As kids you played in the sun all day, then spent all evening peeling of burnt skin from your nose and ears......horrendous looking back on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 OP, see this excellent US trained dermatologist https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&depid=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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