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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

Letters from my cells – Why is my skin dry?

Imagine your cells could talk. What would you ask them? Shannon Guild presents 'Letters from my cells'. Read more

BSF research into antibiotic-resistant acne

Dr Andrew McDowell discusses his British Skin Foundation funded research into antibiotic-resistant 'super-acne.' Read more

The benefits of scar massage

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos talks about the benefits of scar massage. Read more

My scars make me a star

Deji Yusuf talks about living with scars on his body after surviving a house fire aged just 14. Read more

Laura Cooper: Melanoma at 28

Laura Cooper lived a life of tanning and sunburn, only to discover she had melanoma aged just 28. Read more

Defining the Role of the MicroRNA-184: Argonaute 2 axis in Psoriasis

Dr Kehinde Ross summarises the research findings from his British Skin Foundation funded research into psoriasis. Read more

Dr Matthew Bottomley on his British Skin Foundation funded research into skin cancer in kidney transplant patients.

Dr Matthew Bottomley talks about his British Skin Foundation grant into cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) in kidney transplant patients. Read more

Letters from my cells. Why do I itch?

Imagine your cells could talk. What would you ask them? Shannon Guild presents 'Letters from my cells'. Read more

UK-Irish Atopic eczema Systemic TherApy Register (A-STAR)

Professor Carsten Flohr talks about receiving a British Skin Foundation grant to set up the UK-Irish Atopic eczema Systemic TherApy Register (A-STAR). Read more

Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa is nothing to be ashamed of. Read more

A chance at normal life, thanks to biologics

After years of suffering with psoriatic arthritis, I can now do the things I want to. Read more

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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.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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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