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    Condition Questions

    Express Consultation Service


    IMPORTANT

    • We do not treat suspected skin cancers, moles, growths, lumps, or infected wounds.

    • Any recommended treatments are paid for in addition to the consultation fee (£55).

    • This form should take you less than 5 minutes.

    • A clinician will reply ASAP (usually within 24 hours).

    Please tell us about the problem in a couple of sentences.

    Have you tried to get help for this problem before?

    NoYes- I have seen a healthcare professional e.g. GP, Dermatologist, Pharmacist, NurseYes- I have seen a Cosmetic specialist / Aesthetic practitioner/ BeauticianOther

    Where on your body is the problem? Please select all that apply.

    Head and Neck

    FaceScalpEyebrowsEyelidsEye lashesEarsMouthBeard areaNeck

    Upper Body

    ChestBreastsNipplesBackShouldersForearmsUpper ArmsArmpitsHandsFingersWristsStomach/AbdomenElbows

    Lower Body

    GroinButtocksThighsLower legsFeetToesAnklesKnees

    Hair and Nails

    Hair loss on the headFinger NailsToe Nails

    Other

    All overI'm not sureGenitals

    Face

    ForeheadBoth CheeksLeft CheekRight CheekNoseJaw lineChinCentre of face (down the middle)

    Chest

    Entire chestLeft sideRight sideIn Between Breasts

    Stomach/Abdomen

    StomachLower AbdomenBelly ButtonAll over

    Breasts

    Underneath both breasts (in the skin folds)Underneath one breast (in the skin fold)Side(s)TopBottomIn between breasts

    Nipples

    BothLeftRight

    Back

    UpperMiddleLowerAll over

    Shoulders

    BothLeftRight

    Feet

    TopSideSole (underneath)HeelLeft footRight footBoth feet

    Toes

    TopBottomSideToe webs (skin folds)Big toe2nd toeMiddle toe4th toeLittle toeLeft footRight footBoth feet

    Fingers

    TopBottomSideFinger webs (skin folds)ThumbIndex fingerMiddle fingerRing fingerLittle fingerLeft handRight handBoth hands

    Hands

    TopPalmLeft handRight handBoth hands

    Wrists

    TopInsideAll aroundLeft wristRight wristBoth wrists

    Ankles

    Front/TopBackSideAll around ankleLeft ankleRight ankleBoth ankles

    Finger Nails

    ThumbIndex fingerMiddle fingerRing fingerLittle fingerLeft handRight handBoth hands

    Toe Nails

    Big toe2nd toeMiddle toe4th toeLittle toeLeft footRight footBoth feet

    Scalp

    All over scalpFrontBackSidesNape (back of neck where hair starts)Several PatchesOne Patches

    Eyebrows

    BothLeftRightSingle patchMultiple patchesAll over

    Eyelids

    All overPatchSingle spotSingle spotLeft eyelidRight eyelidBoth eyelids

    Eye lashes

    Multiple lashesSingle lashLeft eyeRight eyeBoth eyes

    Ears

    Outside earInside earEar canalBehind earEar lobeLeft earRight earBoth ears

    Mouth

    Around the mouthCorner(s) of mouthRoof of mouthInside cheeksGumsTongueUnder tongueBottom lipTop lipBoth lips

    Beard area

    All overSeveral PatchesOne patch

    Neck

    CollarFrontBackLeft sideRight sideAll around

    Hair loss on the head

    Over the crown (topmost part of your scalp towards the back of your head)Top of the headFrontal hairline (including receeding hairline)Sides of your headGeneral thinning all over the scalpNape of the neck (where the hair starts at the back)Single patchMultiple patchesFront/ fringeBald spots with itching or burning

    Forearms

    InsideOutsideAll aroundLeft armRight armBoth arms

    Upper Arms

    InsideOutsideLeft armRight armBoth arms

    Armpits

    Left armpitRight armpitBoth armpits

    Lower legs

    CalfShinLeft legRight legBoth legs

    Thighs

    Left thighRight thighBoth thighs

    Groin

    Left groinRight groinBoth groins

    Buttocks

    Butt CheeksBum fold (skin fold)Anus

    Elbows

    Inside elbow foldOutside elbow surfaceLeftRight

    Knees

    Behind KneesOutside knee surfaceLeftRight

    Genitals

    Due to the sensitive nature of this area- DigiDerm does not treat skin problems related to the genitals. Please visit your NHS GP or local sexual health clinic.

    All over

    I'm not sure

    Do you have any of the following symptoms?

    Skin Appearance or ChangesSensory SymptomsHair ChangesNail ChangesMouth, Lips & Tongue ChangesEye SymptomsOther Symptoms

    Skin Appearance or Changes

    RednessRoughSmoothDryOilyCrackingBleedingWhiteheadsBlackheadsSmall firm spots (papules)Small pus-filled spots (pustules)Cysts, bumps and lumpinessScarringBlisteringCrustingScaling (Flakey skin)Darkening of skin (increase in colour or pigment)Lightening of skin (loss of colour or pigment)SwellingExcessive SweatThickened skinConsistency has changedRegular infections

    Sensory Symptoms

    ItchTinglingDischarge or OozingPain or sensitivityStinging or BurningWarm to touch or hot skinCold skinFeeling of TightnessAltered sensation or feelingNumbness/Loss of sensation or feeling

    Hair Changes

    Excessive hair growthHair lossChange in hair colourChange in hair texture or straightness

    Nail Changes

    Change in nail colourBrittle nail(s)Pits (small holes) in nailsWhite lines on nailsCurving of nails the wrong way (spoon shaped)Nail breakdown/ lossBad smell (malodour)

    Mouth, Lips & Tongue Changes

    Cold SoresDry mouthCrackingBad smell (malodour)RoughnessBleedingDiscolourationWhite spots/film

    Eye Symptoms

    GrittinessDrynessPainIrritationSensitivity to lightBloodshotDischargeBlurred vision

    Other Symptoms

    OtherI don’t know

    Is it getting worse?

    NoYesI don’t knowOther

    When did the problem first start?

    How quickly did the problem start?

    Suddenly (minutes)Quickly (hours)Gradually (days)Slowly (weeks)Very slowly (months)Over several yearsOtherI don't know

    How does the problem behave?

    It's always thereIt comes and goesOtherI don’t know

    How long does it last?

    MinutesHoursDaysWeeksMonthsYears

    Please explain:

    Have you experienced this problem before?

    NoYesI don’t know

    Please explain, e.g., When did you last experience it? Is it the same as before or different now?

    Does anything make the problem worse?

    Environmental Factors

    HeatColdSunlightDustPetsPollen/Grass/Flowers/TreesWater

    Lifestyle and Diet

    StressAlcoholExerciseSweatingSpicy foodsCaffeineFood

    Products and Chemicals

    Chemicals e.g. toothpastes, mouthwashes, washing powders, hair dyes, makeup

    Hair treatments e.g. keratin treatments, chemical relaxers, hot-combing

    Hair styles e.g. weaves, ponytails, braids, buns, shaving

    Clothing

    Certain clothes/ fabrics

    Other Factors

    Other

    I don’t knowNone of the above

    Does anything make the problem better?

    Environmental Factors

    HeatColdExerciseSunlightSea water

    Supplements

    Certain supplements

    Products

    Certain products e.g. shampoos, cosmetics, toothpastes, mouthwashes

    Other Factors

    Other

    I don’t knowNone of the above

    Have you been unwell in any other way recently? Do you have any of the following concerning symptoms?

    No- I have been feeling well apart from my skin problemI have been unwell recently due to another condition, illness or circumstanceTemperatureFeverNauseaVomitingNight sweatsWeight lossExcessive tirednessJoint pain/ swelling

    Please tell us more about the other condition, illness, or circumstance:

    Please tell us more about your temperature:

    Please tell us more about your fever:

    Please tell us more about your nausea:

    Please tell us more about your vomiting:

    Please tell us more about your night sweats:

    Please tell us more about your weight loss:

    Please tell us more about your excessive tiredness:

    Please tell us more about your joint pain or swelling:

    Have you started any new medications around the same time that this skin problem started?
    e.g. any prescription, over the counter or herbal medications/ supplements

    No
    Yes

    I don't know

    Have other people in your family suffered with this skin problem too, or do you have a personal or family history of autoimmune diseases?
    e.g. Lupus, Scleroderma, Pemphigus, Vitiligo, Lichen Planus, Sjogren’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease

    NoYes, other people in my family have suffered with this skin problem tooYes, I have a personal or family history of autoimmune diseaseI don’t know

    Have you ever had any of these tests to help diagnose your skin problem?

    NoneSwabBlood testsNail clippings/scrapingsAllergy tests e.g. skin prick, patch test, blood testSkin biopsyOtherI’m not sure

    Have you already tried any of the following treatments?

    Antibiotic tablets/capsules
    e.g. Lymecycline, Erythromycin, Flucloxacillin

    Antibiotic creams/ gels/ lotions
    e.g. Zineryt, Metronidazole, Clindamycin, Fucidin, Fucibet

    Steroid creams/ointments
    e.g. Hydrocortisone, Eumovate, Elocon, Betnovate, Fucibet

    Antifungal Creams/ Tablets
    e.g. Canesten, Daktarin, Daktacort, Terbinafine tablets, Itraconazole capsules

    Antiviral Creams/ Tablets
    e.g. Zovirax, Aciclovir tablets

    Retinoid creams/ gels
    e.g. Differin, Epiduo, Isotrex, Treclin, Aklief

    Azelaic acid creams/gels
    e.g. Skinoren, Finacea

    Benzoyl Peroxide gels/ creams/lotions/washes
    e.g. Acnecide gel, Clean and Clear

    Washes/ Cleansers/ Soap Substitutes
    e.g. Dermol, Cetaphil, Cerave

    Moisturisers
    e.g. Cetraben cream/ointment, Diprobase, E45, Doublebase

    Scalp Applications
    e.g. Betnovate, Enstillar, Dovobet

    Shampoos
    e.g. Capasal, Dermax, Polytar, Alphosyl, Etrivex, Nizoral

    Steroid tablets or injections

    Antihistamines
    e.g. Loratadine, Cetirizine, Fexofenadine

    Specialist Acne treatments
    e.g. Epiduo, Treclin, Aklief, Spironolactone, Isotretinoin, Dianette contraceptive pill

    Specialist Eczema treatments
    e.g. Protopic or Elidel Creams/Ointments

    Specialist Rosacea treatments
    e.g. Soolantra, Mirvaso

    Specialist Psoriasis treatments
    e.g. Dovonex, Dovobet, Enstillar

    Specialist Hair treatments
    e.g. Regaine, Finasteride/Dutasteride, PRP, Hair transplant, Wigs/hair pieces

    Mouth products
    e.g Cold sore treatments, Mouthwashes, Lip balms, Throat sprays, Artificial saliva

    Immune Suppressing tablets/injections
    e.g. Methotrexate, Azathioprine, Hydroxychloroquine, Mycophenolate, Ciclosporin

    Biologics
    e.g Humira injection, Remicade injection

    Cosmetic procedures
    e.g. Chemical peels, Micro-needling, Dermal fillers, Botox

    Laser/ Light/UV therapy

    Herbal/ Alternative treatments

    Surgical Procedures

    Other

    None - I haven't tried any treatments.

    What is your biological sex?

    FemaleMaleTrans Female (Male at birth)Trans Male (Female at birth)Other

    Are you pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby?

    YesNo

    Unfortunately, due to safety reasons we would be unable to prescribe any weight loss treatments for you. Please contact your GP for further help.

    Have you ever been diagnosed with any medical conditions?

    Please provide details about your cancer diagnosis:

    Please provide details about any previous or upcoming surgeries:

    Please explain other medical conditions:

    Do you currently take any medications, vaccines, supplements, or recreational drugs?

    Please tell us which medications you are currently taking:

    Please tell us what over-the-counter or herbal medications you are currently taking:

    Please tell us what supplements you are currently taking:

    Please tell us what recreational drugs you are currently using:

    Please tell us if you will be having any vaccines at the same time as using this medication:

    Please tell us what else you take:

    Do you have any allergies to any medications, supplements, herbs, chemicals, peanuts, soya or anything else we should be aware of?

    YesNo

    Please tell us more:

    Is there anything else you feel is important for us to know that would prevent us from safely prescribing for you?

    YesNo

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