Excema

[NigelKennedy]

Can anyone recommend a good skin

specialist for excema on ankles. In Chiang Mai.

[masuk]

Just in case it's not excema, ankles are a favourite place for mosquitoes to feast. It sure causes a lot of itching on my ankles if I forget the repellent.

[chingmai331]

A skin condition possibly needing medical attention. Suggest you check recent thread on this site regarding 'melanomas' in CM. There all the dermatologists, of supposed merit, in CM listed.

[FarmerJoe]

On Moonmuang road. Just past Burger King. Have to look carefully. I passed it twice just walking. Opens at 5 p.m. if I remember, You can walk in around 4:30 and get a number and come back at 5, so you'll be seen quickly and not have to wait with the other 30 to 40 people that pack the place at 5. went there by referral as was supposed to be one of the best. Worked for me.

[terminatorchiangmai]

just get some cortisone cream at the pharmacy. H-Court.

Then it will be gone in a day or 3.

[Konini]

just get some cortisone cream at the pharmacy. H-Court.

Then it will be gone in a day or 3.

No! As someone who with a life long skin condition, I really recommend getting a diagnosis. My husband was once applying hydrocortisone (Betnovate) to a rash on his leg and made it worse. It costs very little to see a specialist, establish exactly what it is that ails you then you can buy what you need at any pharmacy.

Like everybody else, I tend to self-diagnose and self-medicate, but I think we should be cautious about encouraging other people to do it; hydrocortisone can inflame several conditions which is why it's only available on prescription in many countries except in very weak formulations.

[NancyL]

On Moonmuang road. Just past Burger King. Have to look carefully. I passed it twice just walking. Opens at 5 p.m. if I remember, You can walk in around 4:30 and get a number and come back at 5, so you'll be seen quickly and not have to wait with the other 30 to 40 people that pack the place at 5. went there by referral as was supposed to be one of the best. Worked for me.

These are directions to see the infamous Dr. Siri. If you're a newbie or have never been to one of these Thai store-front clinics, the entire set-up can be a little off-putting because the receptionist doesn't speak English and all the patients seem to know the procedure, which involves cranking the people thru to see the good doctor at lightening speed. None of the niceties of the hospitals -- no check of your blood pressure, weight, etc. Just get a queue number and watch the number board. People are expected to sort themselves out and sit in order in the chairs and move quickly from one patient to the next, so the good doctor's time isn't wasted. But, once you get in to see him he'll slow the proceedings down appropriately to check out something serious like a potential skin cancer vs. the teenager's pimples he was just examining.

Dr. Siri's English is just fine and he is highly recommended. Plus, he seems to do compounding of his own creams and ointments, which his kindly receptionist sells for a fraction of what a hospital would charge.

Edited June 8, 2015 by NancyL

[northernjohn]

just get some cortisone cream at the pharmacy. H-Court.

Then it will be gone in a day or 3.

No! As someone who with a life long skin condition, I really recommend getting a diagnosis. My husband was once applying hydrocortisone (Betnovate) to a rash on his leg and made it worse. It costs very little to see a specialist, establish exactly what it is that ails you then you can buy what you need at any pharmacy.

Like everybody else, I tend to self-diagnose and self-medicate, but I think we should be cautious about encouraging other people to do it; hydrocortisone can inflame several conditions which is why it's only available on prescription in many countries except in very weak formulations.

I was under the impression that if it worked for you it was advisable to not use it often as it would turn into a bad thing.

[elektrified]

On Moonmuang road. Just past Burger King. Have to look carefully. I passed it twice just walking. Opens at 5 p.m. if I remember, You can walk in around 4:30 and get a number and come back at 5, so you'll be seen quickly and not have to wait with the other 30 to 40 people that pack the place at 5. went there by referral as was supposed to be one of the best. Worked for me.

These are directions to see the infamous Dr. Siri. If you're a newbie or have never been to one of these Thai store-front clinics, the entire set-up can be a little off-putting because the receptionist doesn't speak English and all the patients seem to know the procedure, which involves cranking the people thru to see the good doctor at lightening speed. None of the niceties of the hospitals -- no check of your blood pressure, weight, etc. Just get a queue number and watch the number board. People are expected to sort themselves out and sit in order in the chairs and move quickly from one patient to the next, so the good doctor's time isn't wasted. But, once you get in to see him he'll slow the proceedings down appropriately to check out something serious like a potential skin cancer vs. the teenager's pimples he was just examining.

Dr. Siri's English is just fine and he is highly recommended. Plus, he seems to do compounding of his own creams and ointments, which his kindly receptionist sells for a fraction of what a hospital would charge.

Dr. Siri's receptionist who has been there for many years speaks English. No need to check BP or weight to see the Dermatologist.

[NancyL]

You're right about not needing to check BP or weight to see a dermatologist. And Dr. Siri's very kind receptionist must be humoring me by speaking only Thai in response to my efforts to speak Thai. Most Thai people just put me out of my misery and switch to English.

[NigelKennedy]

Thanks everyone trying the H Cort for three days...then Dr Siri if not cured, failing Dr Siri then

Mankala.