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- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
They are up and running but you would need to speak directly to the hospital to find out about EHR system.
Thanks,
Lisa
- 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_
Contact via email fionatomas001@gmail.com
or
https://twitter.com/Fi_Tomas_
- 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
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