For 30 years, the British Skin Foundation has worked to improve skin health through research, education and partnerships that support our mission.
Bringing you expert skin health guidance, supported by our partners
Why are you seeing this?
For 30 years, the British Skin Foundation has funded research to improve understanding of skin disease and skin health.
That research helps drive progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. But good information matters too.
Every day, people turn to social media, friends and online searches for advice about their skin. Unfortunately, not all of that advice is accurate.
That's why, in our 30th anniversary year, we're working with a range of partners to make trusted skin health information easier to find.
Through our Mirror Project, people can access expert information in places where they're already thinking about their skin – whether that's in a clinic, a changing room or at an event.
It's one small way we're helping more people access reliable skin health advice, while continuing our mission to fund the research that improves lives.
Bacne
Back acne, also known as ‘bacne’, is a common condition that can affect both men and women.
It can appear as blackheads and whiteheads (comedones), red inflamed papules, pus-filled pustules and in more persistent cases, deeper nodules or cysts.
Find out more about the causes, preventative measures and treatments.
Sun safety
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK and rates continue to rise. At least 100,000 new cases are now diagnosed each year, and the disease kills over 2,500 people each year in the UK - that's seven people every day.
Skin health beyond the clinic
You've taken an important step in looking after your skin. This page is here to support you with honest answers to the questions patients most commonly ask about their skin health going forward.
Wound care myth busting with Neo G
From beer to honey, wound care has come a long way as we have learnt more about the natural process of our body’s self-healing capabilities. How we care for our wounds can affect how well they heal and whether they are at risk of infection.
While the risks associated with smaller cuts and abrasions may be minimal, larger, more serious wounds require a great deal of care and attention and it is therefore vital to follow best practices.
But how do we know how to care for wounds at home? There are actually many misconceptions when it comes to wound care that we believe to be true, as they have been passed down from generation to generation, but in fact they could do more harm than good.
Why are you seeing this?
For 30 years, the British Skin Foundation has funded research to improve understanding of skin disease and skin health.
That research helps drive progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. But good information matters too.
Every day, people turn to social media, friends and online searches for advice about their skin. Unfortunately, not all of that advice is accurate.
That's why, in our 30th anniversary year, we're working with a range of partners to make trusted skin health information easier to find.
Through our Mirror Project, people can access expert information in places where they're already thinking about their skin – whether that's in a clinic, a changing room or at an event.
It's one small way we're helping more people access reliable skin health advice, while continuing our mission to fund the research that improves lives.
Bacne
Back acne, also known as ‘bacne’, is a common condition that can affect both men and women.
It can appear as blackheads and whiteheads (comedones), red inflamed papules, pus-filled pustules and in more persistent cases, deeper nodules or cysts.
Find out more about the causes, preventative measures and treatments.
Sun safety
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK and rates continue to rise. At least 100,000 new cases are now diagnosed each year, and the disease kills over 2,500 people each year in the UK - that's seven people every day.
Skin health beyond the clinic
You've taken an important step in looking after your skin. This page is here to support you with honest answers to the questions patients most commonly ask about their skin health going forward.
Wound care myth busting with Neo G
From beer to honey, wound care has come a long way as we have learnt more about the natural process of our body’s self-healing capabilities. How we care for our wounds can affect how well they heal and whether they are at risk of infection.
While the risks associated with smaller cuts and abrasions may be minimal, larger, more serious wounds require a great deal of care and attention and it is therefore vital to follow best practices.
But how do we know how to care for wounds at home? There are actually many misconceptions when it comes to wound care that we believe to be true, as they have been passed down from generation to generation, but in fact they could do more harm than good.
Why are you seeing this?
For 30 years, the British Skin Foundation has funded research to improve understanding of skin disease and skin health.
That research helps drive progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. But good information matters too.
Every day, people turn to social media, friends and online searches for advice about their skin. Unfortunately, not all of that advice is accurate.
That's why, in our 30th anniversary year, we're working with a range of partners to make trusted skin health information easier to find.
Through our Mirror Project, people can access expert information in places where they're already thinking about their skin – whether that's in a clinic, a changing room or at an event.
It's one small way we're helping more people access reliable skin health advice, while continuing our mission to fund the research that improves lives.
Bacne
Back acne, also known as ‘bacne’, is a common condition that can affect both men and women.
It can appear as blackheads and whiteheads (comedones), red inflamed papules, pus-filled pustules and in more persistent cases, deeper nodules or cysts.
Find out more about the causes, preventative measures and treatments.
Sun safety
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK and rates continue to rise. At least 100,000 new cases are now diagnosed each year, and the disease kills over 2,500 people each year in the UK - that's seven people every day.
Skin health beyond the clinic
You've taken an important step in looking after your skin. This page is here to support you with honest answers to the questions patients most commonly ask about their skin health going forward.
Wound care myth busting with Neo G
From beer to honey, wound care has come a long way as we have learnt more about the natural process of our body’s self-healing capabilities. How we care for our wounds can affect how well they heal and whether they are at risk of infection.
While the risks associated with smaller cuts and abrasions may be minimal, larger, more serious wounds require a great deal of care and attention and it is therefore vital to follow best practices.
But how do we know how to care for wounds at home? There are actually many misconceptions when it comes to wound care that we believe to be true, as they have been passed down from generation to generation, but in fact they could do more harm than good.
