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Win a stay at The Lodge Hotel London

We are passionate about dermatology and we are hoping to inspire medical students to join us in the fight against skin cancer as well as other chronic skin conditions by supporting research! We created the Battle of the DermSocs as a designated medium for medical students to fundraise and promote skin health awareness!
Lynne’s Yorkshire Marathon

My mum has received outstanding treatment in Leeds for skin cancers on her face
Letters from my cells. Why do I itch?

Imagine your cells could talk. What would you ask them? Shannon Guild presents 'Letters from my cells'.
St George’s University London win the first ever Battle of the DermSocs!

St George’s University London has raised an outstanding £3,318 for skin disease and skin cancer research after a year of fundraising activities in the first ever Battle of the DermSocs (BOTDS).

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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.

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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