Medical articles from Professor Andrew Wright

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 ...

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 ...

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 der...

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 bod...

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 Wri...

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...

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 pr...

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 ...