Battle of the DermSocs

Battle of the DermSocs is a competition open to all Dermatology Societies based within the UK.

Show off your leadership and management skills against rival DermSocs whilst raising money for the British Skin Foundation – the UK’s only charity supporting research into skin cancer and all skin disease.

Battle of the DermSocs 2019-2020

Calling all junior doctors and medical students! Do you have what it takes to be crowned BOTDS Champions? Read more

Top Tips & Hints

Suggestions to lead your team to victory Read more

How To Send Us Your Funds

Raise money and become worthy winners Read more

BOTDS 2018 - 2019 Winners

Winners of our first ever Battle of the DermSocs Competition Read more

Latest

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.

Glasgow DermSoc Fundraiser

Glasgow Dermsoc is passionate about the incredible work of the British Skin Foundation in providing both research and support to help those with skin conditions around the country. We're hoping to spread awareness and raise money through this fundraising page.

B.A.R.B'S Squad!

My family have decided to raise funds for the British Skin Foundation as we would like to help fund research in finding a cure for skin cancer and raise awareness. We are doing this in memory of our beloved Mum/ Nanny Barb who sadly lost her battle with skin cancer.

Cycle Burma

10th - 18th October 2020

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.

Help us fight all types of skin disease, including skin cancer

Your donation will help us to fund research into all types of skin diseases, including potential killers like melanoma skin cancer. Skin diseases can affect everyday life, mental health, relationships and work-life. By donating towards our research, you’ll be helping to find cures and treatments that can dramatically improve the quality of life of someone with a skin condition. Read more

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