LEO Pharma has announced that ingenol mebutate gel has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for actinic keratosis (AK) on the face, scalp, trunk and extremities.

Two fifths of UK children sustain sunburn at school while government spends paltry 1 penny per person on public awareness

Data shows positive link between improved skin clearance and patient-reported quality-of-life.

FOOTBALL fans could be left facing health penalties if they fail to protect their skin during the World Cup. With World Cup fever mounting ahead of the tournament kick-off on Friday, Gillian Nuttall, founder of malignant melanoma charity Factor 50, is urging fans both here and in South Africa to make sure the atmosphere is all they're soaking up. Not damaging sun rays.

As a charity, the British Skin Foundation (BSF) is fairly unique in that it is the only charity in the UK that raises funds for skin disease research...but more is needed...

In order to support people with Psoriasis, the Association runs a telephone helpline, email helpline and website. The enquiries are varied and can be complex reflected in the variations of not only types of Psoriasis but also severity of the condition, physically and psychologically.

Skin cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, with approximately 100,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Balancing sun safety messages with emerging evidence of the health benefits of sun exposure needs a consistent approach to skin cancer advice says The British Association of Dermatologists.

Skin cancer is the commonest cancer in the UK and comprises three main cancers: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and malignant melanoma (MM). All types of skin cancer have increased in incidence dramatically and steadily with numbers doubling approximately every decade. The rise continues despite efforts at education and prevention supported by Dermatology and Cancer Associations and now there are more than 120,000 new cancers a year in the UK.