Medical articles from Professor Andrew Wright

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17/02/2021

Dermatologist

Causes, treatments and common triggers of eczema in children

Atopic eczema is a multifactorial condition that is common in children and makes the skin red and itchy. Esteemed consultant dermatologist, Professor Andrew Wright, explains the development of eczema in young children, how to treat it effectively, and common triggers to watch out for.

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01/12/2020

Professor Andrew Wright

Dermatologist

Basal cell carcinoma: what is the best treatment for this form of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinomas are by far the commonest form of skin cancer, but they are also one of the least harmful. Consultant dermatologist, Professor Andrew Leslie Wright explains what causes this form of skin cancer and what the best treatments are to cure it.

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29/09/2020

Professor Andrew Wright

Dermatologist

Psoriasis: who does it affect and what are the latest treatments?

Around 2% of the UK population are affected by psoriasis; a condition that causes rashes to appear on the scalp, hands, feet, elbows and knees. Professor Andrew Leslie Wright, a leading consultant dermatologist in Bradford and Leeds, discusses how psoriasis is treated, who and what are the latest advancements in treatments.

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09/07/2020

Professor Andrew Wright

Dermatologist

Warts: can they be prevented?

Warts are rather unsightly and can appear anywhere on the face or body. Over time, most warts can clear-up and disappear by themselves, however, for warts that have grown in sensitive areas of the body, there are treatment options available. Read more from one of our top dermatologists Professor Andrew Wright on whether warts can be prevented and how they are treated.

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08/06/2020

Professor Andrew Wright

Dermatologist

Why am I allergic to the sun?

Skin cancer and sun burn are some of the main risks from overexposure to the sun, skin can react from only a few moments of exposure. In this article, consultant dermatologist Professor Andrew Wright spoke to us about the different kinds of treatment options for skin allergies.

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07/05/2020

Professor Andrew Wright

Dermatologist

Contact allergies and patch testing

At times, determining the cause of a skin rash can be very easy. Other times, it can be very difficult. In difficult cases where finding the cause is complex, patch testing is a reliable and efficient method of investigating what's irritating the skin. Professor Wright explains how this test works along with what could be causing allergic reactions.

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27/03/2020

Professor Andrew Wright

Dermatologist

Your brief guide to skin allergies: immediate and delayed reactions

Skin can be incredibly sensitive to specific objects and substances. When the skin suffers an allergic reaction, symptoms can show immediately or even 12 to 72 hours after contact. Professor Wright provides you with a brief guide that includes the causes, symptoms and testing of skin allergies.

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25/02/2020

Professor Andrew Wright

Dermatologist

How to protect your skin when swimming

Swimming is a great form of exercise and also lots of fun, however, swimming pools are not the safest places for people who have sensitive skin and/ or asthma because of the chlorine used to keep the pool clean. Here, expert dermatologist Professor Andrew Wright gives his advice on how you can reduce the risk of skin irritation when swimming.