There can be numerous reasons for rashes, itches and other annoying skin problems. ‘To get the help you need, start by looking at where your problem’s located, what it feels like, and when it occurs,’ says Dr Anthony Bewley, consultant dermatologist at Whipps Cross and St Barts NHS Trust.
‘Get your freckly patch checked by a dermatologist’ 1 Flaky, scaly, reddened skin
This is typical of psoriasis – especially if it’s on your elbows or knees,’ says Dr Bewley. ‘The normal turnover of skin cells speeds up, so new cells are produced and shed every few days instead of every few weeks. It’s exacerbated by stress, smoking and alcohol, and can often appear for the first time in your fifties. It’s usually slightly itchy.’
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