The British Skin Foundation blog contains information about skin disease research, skin care tips from our expert Consultant Dermatologists and fundraising updates.
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What is teledermatology? Dr James Denny breaks down everything you need to know. Read more
Professor John Lear discusses the top reasons to see a dermatologist. Read more
Ioannis Goutos, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, explores the evidence behind some commonly used non-invasive scar management options, which are available in gel, cream or ointment form. Read more
Dr Chris Phillips explains what he and his supervisor, Dr Tess McPherson, hope to achieve by studying the psychological impact of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in children. Read more
Scar management is a specialist field, which embraces a number of invasive and non-invasive treatment options. Ioannis Goutos, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, explores products for hypertrophic and keloid scars. Read more
Will Ed's experience walking 572 miles across the UK to fundraise for the BSF inspire you to take on your own challenge? Read more
This June, Meryl Brailsford undertook a 24.6 mile walk to raise money for the British Skin Foundation. Will her story inspire you to take on your own challenge? Read more
Our skin is influenced by many different factors including genetics, street, nutrition and sleep. Consultant Dermatologist and registered nutritionist Dr Thivi Maruthappu gives advice on how to eat to look after our skin. Read more
A rosacea diagnosis can throw up as many questions as it answers. The UK's #1 rosacea influencer and British Skin Foundation ambassador, Lex Gillies, answers your most asked rosacea questions. Read more
Supported by a BSF PhD studentship grant, a research team at Cardiff University has developed a 3D bioprinter constructed entirely from LEGO to create affordable, scalable and reproducible tissue models. Read more
As we head toward warmer temperatures in the UK, it is important to understand how to best protect our skin whether you have fair or dark skin. The British Skin Foundation sat down with Dr Mary Sommerlad, Consultant Dermatologist, to learn more. Read more
Winter weather can bring a whole host of skin problems. We sat down with British Skin Foundation spokesperson and Consultant Dermatologist Dr Adil Sheraz to learn how to look after our skin during the winter. Read more