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The Skin Health Alliance donates £185,000 to research

Dermatological accreditation organisation the Skin Health Alliance donates £185,000 to British Skin Foundation research. Read more

Face The Future donates £10,000 to skin disease and skin cancer research

Following Charitable Monday initiative on Cyber Monday. Read more

First melanoma test to offer reassurance of low risk of cancer spread, co-funded by the British Skin Foundation

Reliable, pioneering test for early-stage melanoma patients. Read more

British Skin Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Patey, receives OBE in New Year Honours

For services to research into skin cancer and other dermatological conditions. Read more

British Skin Foundation-funded skin cancer research wins award

Dr Matthew Bottomley and his team win the Stewart Cameron Science Award Read more

Keloid scar pain & itch: What did your responses tell us?

Researchers report the results from the keloid scar survey earlier in 2021. Read more

Face The Future to donate 20% of sales to skin disease research on Cyber Monday

Face The Future to support British Skin Foundation this Cyber Monday. Read more

Over half of those with a skin condition feel judged by others

But four in five believe that their appearance is important to their general wellbeing. Read more

New programme

British Skin Foundation launch collaboration with ITN Productions Industry News – More than Skin Deep. Read more

Impact of environmental factors in predicting daily severity scores of atopic dermatitis

British Skin Foundation research uses a computational model to predict daily eczema severity scores Read more

A mathematical model to identify optimal combinations of drug targets for dupilumab poor responders in atopic dermatitis

British Skin Foundation eczema research on model-based meta-analysis of recent clinical trials for nine biological drugs. Read more

Skin therapist to trek the Sahara Desert

Rebecca Graham will be taking part in a five-day trek across the Sahara Desert for skin disease research Read more

Help scientists better understand your keloid scar pain

If you suffer from painful or itchy keloid scars, researchers from Kings College London want to hear from you. Read more

Gut bacteria linked with infant diet, eczema and caesarean section birth

A new British Skin Foundation funded study links gut bacteria with infant diet, eczema and caesarean section birth. Read more

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Skin report: Mental Health & Skin Disease

Parliamentary report reveals worrying lack of mental health support for skin disease patients Read more

World Afro Day 2020

Dr Sharon Wong talks about some of the potential concerns that can occur with afro hair. Read more

Are TikTok skin hacks and trends safe?

Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, Dr Adil Sheraz explains why TikTok hacks aren't safe. Read more

St George’s University London crowned Battle of the DermSocs Champions for second year running

St George's University London DermSoc have been crowned Battle of the DermSocs 2019/2020 Champions Read more

Maskne – what’s the hype?

Dermatologist Dr Thivi Maruthappu talks about "maskne" - acne caused by wearing a face mask. Read more

Over half of British children are suffering with skin problems due to frequent handwashing

Eczema rates are on the rise in children due to increased handwashing. Read more

British Skin Foundation & Pampers work hand-in-hand to launch The Children’s Wave

A virtual Mexican wave to celebrate the important role children have played in the fight against Covid-19 Read more

Are your kids suffering from sore, dry hands?

Download our children's activity pack to help with hand washing and skin health as children return to school. Read more

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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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