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Imogen

Imogen talks about her difficulties growing up with eczema and how she is now looking to a positive future
Shaving my hair for skin conditions

As someone with minor dermatitis: I’ve seen loved ones, family and friends suffer from skin conditions such as contact dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. I have always been known for my trademark mid length black hair so by shaving my hair I feel it could be an attraction for people to donate and support a cause
Skin health for everyone

Our new tele-dermatology service was used to diagnose basal cell carcinoma on my mothers neck a crusting skin lesion that had been present for over 2 years and she was covering with make-up. She was fast tracked by her GP and has had the lesions removed by the dermatologist.
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Managing self-harm scars

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos looks at the challenges when managing self-harm scars.
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.
The benefits of scar massage

Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos talks about the benefits of scar massage.
Skin and genetic haemochromatosis

Could skin problems be one of the signifiers of what has been branded a “stealth” condition - genetic haemochromatosis?
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.
Cathryn

Cathryn has hidradenitis suppurativa
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.

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