What factor sunscreen would you recommend wearing on a daily basis in the UK? Is SPF in moisturiser or makeup enough?

How often should I be checking my moles and do I need a doctor or dermatologist to do this?

What is the best way to monitor my moles on a regular basis?

Suddenly my skin has started to be sensitive in the shower. When I come out and dried myself my skin turns red and burning for at least an hour afterwards. I havent changed anything obvious like the shower gel I use etc. – any idea why this is happening? My skin seems to change from being fine one m...

Hello - We hope that your infection has cleared up by now and if not you should certainly go back to your GP who might give you a repeat prescription. Definitely one day of taking antibiotics generally wont clear up an issue and thus why it is always recommended to always take the full dose and retu...

Hello - sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing. I think it extremely important that you pursue trying to see a NHS GP - which doesn't cost you money directly and get a definitive diagnosis that you are happy with as to what the problems you have are. I would not recommend any home remed...

Hello - there are loads of back pain exercises available and many can be found via NHS websites. However it is important to establish what is causing your back pain in the first place. It could be muscular or it could be internal organs - so best establish the cause of the problem first before you s...

Hello - I certainly think there is a lot of truth about if you think you want to go to the loo - you will definitely need to go. Also as you will probably have been told by the doctors you should keep your fluid intake up as much as possible... as becoming dehydrated causes so many issues both inter...

Hello - we run regular clinics with the BSF (British Skin Foundation) - so suggest to keep an eye on dates and topics that might be relevant so you can ask our expert dermatologists directly.

Hello Hamza and welcome! I am sorry to hear the issues you are experiencing and many of our members who suffer from similar will sympathise with you the problems of getting a diagnosis from an expert. Unfortunately, it is something that you need to pursue when you are not happy with the advice you h...