Battle of the DermSocs

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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 all skin diseases, including skin cancer.

Battle of the DermSocs 2020-2021

Calling all medical students! Do you have what it takes to be crowned BOTDS 2020/21 Champions? Read more

Top Tips & Hints

Suggestions to lead your team to victory Read more

Meet the Ambassadors

Find out more about our BOTDS 2020/21 ambassadors Read more

How To Send Us Your Funds

Raise money and become worthy winners Read more

BOTDS 2020-21 Teams

Societies taking part in Battle of the DermSocs 2020/21 Read more

Previous BOTDS Winners

Previous winners of The BSF's Battle of the DermSocs competition Read more

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Derm community

A page with events and information for the dermatology community.

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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.
Managing self-harm scars

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos looks at the challenges when managing self-harm scars.
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.
British Skin Foundation launch collaboration with ITN Productions Industry News – More than Skin Deep

British Skin Foundation and ITN Productions Industry News launch a new programme called 'More than Skin Deep' about skin disease, mental health and developments in dermatology research.
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.
The benefits of scar massage

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

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