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Managing self-harm scars

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos looks at the challenges when managing self-harm scars. Read more

Sunscreen explained by a dermatologist

Sunscreens can be confusing... Consultant Dermatologist Dr Adil Sheraz demystifies the jargon. Read more

Using genetics to change the way both patients and doctors manage psoriasis

Dr Ravi Ramessur talks about his British Skin Foundation-funded research into using genetics to change the way both patients and doctors manage psoriasis. Read more

Dr Christos Tziotzios on his BSF-funded research into frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA)

Dr Tziotzios explains how he is using his Young Investigator Award funding. Read more

Managing acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Ioannis Goutos, discusses how to manage acne keloidalis nuchae. Read more

Hidradenitis suppurativa: The good, the bad, the ugly.

Bethan Emery on her acceptance of living with hidradenitis suppurativa. Read more

Researching the link between lichen sclerosus, penile precancer and cancer

Dr George Kravvas is researching the genetic alterations that link male genital lichen sclerosus, penile intraepithelial neoplasia, and penile squamous cell carcinoma. Read more

One giant leap for me, one small step for eczema research

Dr Laura Howells from University of Nottingham talks about women in research for International Women's Day 2020. Read more

Embracing my skin

"What makes you different, makes you beautiful!" Kirps Bhogal talks about vitiligo. Read more

What skin problems can your pharmacist help with?

Did you know your pharmacist can help with skin problems such as eczema, warts & verrucas? Read more

Using skin models to study skin barrier function

PhD student Kimberley Morrison discusses her BSF-funded work at the University of Dundee. Read more

Using genetics to understand CYLD cutaneous syndrome

Dr Kirsty Hodgson, a PhD student at Newcastle University, recently made a discovery in CYLD cutaneous syndrome with BSF grant funds. Read more

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Sun safety advice for parents

Sun safety advice aimed at parents of young children.

Managing self-harm scars

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos looks at the challenges when managing self-harm scars.

British Skin Foundation & Pampers work hand-in-hand to launch The Children’s Wave

A virtual Mexican wave to celebrate the important role children have played in the fight against Covid-19

Are your kids suffering from sore, dry hands?

Download our children's activity pack to help with hand washing and skin health as children return to school.

Impetigo

Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the surface of the skin. In the UK, it is the most common skin infection seen in young children, but may be seen in people of any age.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer. BCC is the most common type of all skin cancer in the UK.

Shingles (herpes zoster)

Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, known as the varicella (chickenpox) zoster (shingles) virus.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. Alopecia areata is a common cause of non-scarring hair loss that can occur at any age.

Scabies

Scabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei. It can affect people of any age but is most common in the young and the elderly.

Keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common and may be present in half the population. It is a completely harmless skin condition. It affects 50-70% of adolescents and approximately 40% of adults.

Melasma

Melasma, also called ‘chloasma’ and ‘pregnancy mask’, is a common skin condition of adults in which brown or greyish patches of pigmentation (colour) develop, usually on the face.

A squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. There are two main types of skin cancer: melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), and the second most common type of skin cancer in the UK.

Eczema

Atopic eczema is a very common skin condition due to skin inflammation. It may start at any age but the onset is often in childhood.

Plantar Warts (Verrucas)

Warts are localised thickenings of the skin, and the term ‘plantar warts’ is used for those that occur on the soles of the feet (the ‘plantar’ surface). They are also known as verrucas.

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