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Thank you for the question.
The use of honey for the treatment of eczema does not have much scientific evidence to back its use. There is also a possibility that such a treatment can aggravate eczema.
Therefore, based on currently evidence-based data, I do not recommend the use of unpasteurized honey for the treatment of eczema. This is also not a recommended treatment in my clinical practice.
Hi,
I agree with Dr Colin Theng’s opinion completely. In addition, the unpasteurized honey may serve as a medium promoting secondary bacterial growth and further complicate your recovery.
The proven and recommended way would be to reduce skin inflammation via avoiding further skin irritants (make-up, facial masks, toners, abrasive cleansers, etc), the use of mild facial cleansers and moisturizers, short term use of an appropriate mild topical steroid or calcineurin inhibitor under medical guidance.
Thanks for the very helpful picture. Your condition is typical of moderate to severe acne, due to the presence of active pimples, acne scars and comedones (or blackheads). The dark coloured, bigger lumps that you described is an infected cyst – the reason why it’s tender, swollen and dark coloured, is because your body mounts an inflammatory response to the clogged pores and trapped bacteria; similar to how your other pimples are formed.
You should visit your gynaecologist for check up, blood tests and ultrasound scan of your pelvis to confirm the diagnosis of PCOS and to exclude other causes of irregular, painful, and heavy menses. Your gynaecologist can give you advice and treatment plan based on your test results and ultrasound scan report. Studies have shown there is slight increased risk of breast cancer in women who are taking oral contraceptive pills. The risk is higher in those women who have strong family history of breast cancer or abnormal breast cancer gene.
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