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. More than half of those with a skin disease feel judged by others because of it, according to a new British Skin Foundation survey. On top of that, a […]
RSM live webinar: Gerald Levene Oration: Air pollution and skin health sponsored by Eucerin and La Roche-Posay & CeraVe Thursday 20th August 2020 from 2:30pm to 3:45pm. Register here Professor Jean Krutmann, Director of Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine and Professor of Dermatology, will explore, present and discuss the current knowledge of environmental factors affecting skin health […]
With summer in full swing, many of us will slap on some sunscreen to protect our skin from harmful UV rays. But what about the areas which are commonly missed? And does it matter if you don’t get to the back of your ears? Here are some tops from Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist and […]
With summer in full swing, many of us will slap on some sunscreen to protect our skin from harmful UV rays. But what about the areas which are commonly missed? And does it matter if you don’t get to the back of your ears? Here are some tops from Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist and […]
Nearly a quarter of Brits have never checked their skin for life-threatening changes, despite a surge in skin cancer deaths over the last decade, new research suggests. One in four (23%) adults in Britain admit they have never checked for changes in appearance or number of moles on their skin, which can be a major […]
The dreary British weather can play havoc with our skin, especially for those with existing skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Each winter our body is exposed to harsh changes, leading the blood vessels in the skin to change rapidly to account for the fluctuating temperature. This can leave the skin looking flushed, red and […]
What’s in a smile? ‘Smiling uses between 12 and 26 different muscles in the face which pull the skin into a variety of furrow and folds,’ says Dr Nisith Sheth, a consultant dermatologist based in Harley Street and a spokesman for the British Skin Foundation. ‘Many studies have tried to establish exactly which muscles are […]
Despite acne being so common, there are still many misconceptions that surround it. Myths include that sufferers are dirty or don’t wash properly, that their diet is poor or that they will ‘grow out of it’. These myths play a huge part in the stigma surrounding the condition and the perception of it by non-sufferers. […]
For many of us settled in city life, it is worth thinking about taking extra precautionary measures to protect against noxious chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis. With pollution levels described by the government as ‘very high’ or ‘high’ last week in eight regions across the UK, this is a situation that […]
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