Running events

Whether you are new to running and keen to do your first event, you are looking for something for the whole family or you are an avid marathon runner we’ve got it covered.

If you are unable to find an event in your area you can still take part and raise money for us, just let us know! For any further information contact [email protected]

There are one million people in the UK who suffer from psoriasis. 40,000 new cases of skin cancer are reported each year. 20% of all children have eczema. The number of people suffering from skin disease grows each day. Join the fight against skin disease and skin cancer by signing up for an event today!

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The Wales Full & Half Marathon

5th July 2020 Read more

Scottish 10K

20th September 2020 Read more

Scottish Half Marathon

20th September 2020 Read more

Bournemouth Half Marathon

4th October 2020 Read more

Royal Parks Half Marathon

11th October 2020 Read more

Oxford Half Marathon

11th October 2020 Read more

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Virtual Everest Climb

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.

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.

Managing acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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