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Sun safety

Sun safety and Vitamin D guidance. 

How to stay safe in the sun

How to stay safe in the sun

Learn how to protect your skin in the sun. Read more

Published: 6th September, 2018

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Lisa Bickerstaffe

Sunlight and Vitamin D

Sunlight and Vitamin D

Find out more about sunlight exposure and vitamin D. Read more

Published: 21st August, 2019

Updated: 14th July, 2020

Author: Lisa Bickerstaffe

Sun safety advice for parents

Sun safety advice for parents

Sun safety advice aimed at parents of young children. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2020

Updated: 15th July, 2020

Author: Kelly Taylor

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  • Neesha tells us how acne scarring affected her at work

    Neesha tells us how acne scarring affected her at work

    Neesha has acne scarring

  • It’s official! Suncream is a Self-Esteem Essential.

    It’s official! Suncream is a Self-Esteem Essential.

    Research for CTPA released this week reveals that suncream is a self-esteem essential. So how should you apply it to get the best protection?

  • Lucy talks about the impact of acne on her mental health

    Lucy talks about the impact of acne on her mental health

    Lucy has acne

  • Bex Cardiff Half Marathon

    Bex Cardiff Half Marathon

    I'm fundraising for BSF because I have experience with senstive skin and a rare autoimmune skin condition. I also have family members and friends who have experienced skin cancer. Taking care of my skin is incredibly important to me, and I want to raise money and awareness for the important research and care that British Skin Foundation provide :)

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  • Managing self-harm scars

    Managing self-harm scars

    Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos looks at the challenges when managing self-harm scars.

  • Impetigo

    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

    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

    The benefits of scar massage

    Consultant Plastic Surgeon Ioannis Goutos talks about the benefits of scar massage.

  • Skin and genetic haemochromatosis

    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 (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 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 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 tells us about life with hidradenitis suppurativa

    Cathryn tells us about life with hidradenitis suppurativa

    Cathryn has hidradenitis suppurativa

  • What is skin cancer?

    What is skin cancer?

    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK, but it can be cured if detected early. Find out how to spot skin cancer.

Help us fight all types of skin disease, including skin cancer

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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Published: 24th April, 2018

Updated: 21st February, 2022

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