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Virtual Half Marathon

6th April - 1st November 2020 Read more

Virtual Marathon

6th April - 1st November 2020 Read more

Spartan Race

Various Dates & Locations in 2020 Read more

Rough Runner

Various Dates & Locations in 2020 Read more

Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend

10th - 12th July 2020 Read more

London to Paris Cycle - Tour de France Finale

15th - 19th July 2020 Read more

Virtual Race - The Big Charity Run

1st August 2020 Read more

Latest

World Afro Day 2020

Dr Sharon Wong talks about some of the potential concerns that can occur with afro hair.
Debunking 10 common skin and skincare myths

Dr Sivanie Sewell quashes common skin myths.
Are Tik Tok skin hacks and trends safe?

Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, Dr Adil Sheraz explains.
My battle with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Marian Adejokun on her recovery from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS)

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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.

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