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Search found 94 matches
by Lisa BSF
Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Contribute to the Future of Skin Disease Research
Replies: 0
Views: 1666

Contribute to the Future of Skin Disease Research

You can play an important role in advancing research to cure genetic skin disorders. The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is currently looking for new samples from affected individuals with inherited skin diseases to add to the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository. Those samples will be availab...
by Lisa BSF
Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Adult onset acne
Replies: 0
Views: 1734

Adult onset acne

A journalist is looking for women in their 20s- 40s who are experiencing adult-onset acne after years of having clear skin. For a health article looking into what causes sudden adult onset acne. A fee will be paid if a case study's story is published. Interested? Email lisa@britishskinfoundation.org...
by Lisa BSF
Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:25 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Have you used illegal skin lightening creams?
Replies: 0
Views: 1662

Have you used illegal skin lightening creams?

The BBC are looking to talk to anyone whose skin has been affected using illegal skin lightening creams. Get in touch with lisa@britishskinfoundation.org.uk for more information.
by Lisa BSF
Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Eczema
Replies: 1
Views: 1950

Re: Eczema

Hi there, We have some information on eczema here on our website http://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/SkinInformation/AtoZofSkindisease/Eczema.aspx You can also find treatments listed on the British Association of Dermatologists website here http://www.bad.org.uk/for-the-public/patient-informatio...
by Lisa BSF
Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Rash
Replies: 1
Views: 1783

Re: Rash

Hi there, Sorry to hear about your rash. It's probably better to wait for a dermatologist to diagnose you. However, in the meantime we do have an A-Z of skin conditions here if that's any help? http://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/SkinInformation/AtoZofSkinDisease.aspx If you'd like a list of pri...
by Lisa BSF
Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:06 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: What is this? Doctors baffled!
Replies: 1
Views: 1873

Re: What is this? Doctors baffled!

Hi there,

Did you mean to post a photo? If so it hasn't worked.

Probably best to wait for the dermatologist to advise.

However, in the mean time you might find our A-Z of skin diseases helpful.

http://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk ... sease.aspx

Thanks,
Lisa
by Lisa BSF
Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Lump on hand
Replies: 1
Views: 1674

Re: Lump on hand

Hi there,

Might be worth nipping into your local pharmacy to see if they can advise.

If it gets any worst then go to your GP.

Good luck,
Lisa
by Lisa BSF
Wed Jan 10, 2018 3:27 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Sheffield NHS launch new dermatology service
Replies: 2
Views: 2666

Re: Sheffield NHS launch new dermatology service

Hi David,

They are up and running but you would need to speak directly to the hospital to find out about EHR system.

Thanks,
Lisa
by Lisa BSF
Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: BSF charity news
Topic: Looking to speak to people with acne in sports
Replies: 0
Views: 11434

Looking to speak to people with acne in sports

Journalist Fiona Tomas is looking to speak with men and women involved in sport who've suffered from acne or any other skin condition and how body image, athlete identity, confidence, or performance is affected.

Contact via email fionatomas001@gmail.com
or
https://twitter.com/Fi_Tomas_
by Lisa BSF
Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:32 pm
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Very dry, scaly facial skin
Replies: 1
Views: 1916

Re: Very dry, scaly facial skin

Hi there,

Why not try asking a British Skin Foundation expert in an upcoming clinic?

http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/online_clinics/

It's also worth visiting your GP if your symptoms persist.

Hope that helps,
Lisa
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