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Cosmeceuticals – do they work?

Dermatologist Dr Adil Sheraz investigates the science behind the claims. Read more

A British Skin Foundation researcher talks about her own experience with eczema

PhD student Jennifer Shelley talks about living with the condition she is researching. Read more

Debunking 10 common skin and skincare myths

Dr Sivanie Sewell quashes common skin myths. Read more

My battle with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Marian Adejokun on her recovery from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS) Read more

Skin cancer in skin of colour – why we should all be vigilant

Dr Thivi Maruthappu on why skin cancer can have a poorer prognosis in skin of colour. Read more

I finally feel comfortable in my own skin

Yasmin Basan on acne myths, mental health and light at the end of the tunnel. Read more

Bald, bold and breaking up with my hair

Shannon Guild writes a breakup letter to her hair Read more

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

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Skin disease is more common than many are aware. 3 in 5 British people will suffer from skin disease at some point in their lifetime, and while some of these may be mild conditions, many can be debilitating or life-threatening. The British Skin Foundation is the only UK charity that funds research into all types of skin diseases and malignancies, along with raising public awareness of skin diseases to promote understanding and reduce stigma. At Cambridge DermSoc, we believe in the importance of

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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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