Skin Magazine

Christmas fever is already here. However, for those who suffer from common chronic skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and cold sores, that Christmas fever can quickly turn into a Christmas flare up.

Stuffy heated environments indoors,

Scalp psoriasis is an infuriating condition that causes intense itching, discomfort and flaking of the scalp. It can also be fairly visible along the hair line and behind the ears.

Scalp psoriasis is very common, with approximately 2-3% of the population

Charlotte, 30, is a Mental Health Nurse from Shropshire

Charlotte says:

“I remember the first time I realised I had something more than just teenage spots was when I was working in my first job at a high street jewellers when I was 17. There was a lot

Winter is the worst time of year for sensitive skin due to low air humidity and dry biting winds outside and central heating inside. Sensitive skin can be a trigger for several skin conditions including rosacea, eczema and dematitis.

A new study (1) that

Back acne or bacne, is predominantly caused by a combination of clogged pores, because sebaceous glands are located in high density on the chest and back, and friction.

Studies show that about 10% of the population suffer from bacne (1) and men are more

Mum of three Gill, 60, is retired and lives in Hampshire with her husband Dave

Gill says; 

“As I entered menopause I began to develop dry eyes that began to water a lot to compensate, which ended up in a blocked tear duct that took doctors years to diagnose.

A new study (1) has found that increasing levels of beneficial vaginal microbiota can decrease the prevalence of four of the most common gynaecological issues, including UTI’s (urinary tract infections) BV (bacterial vaginosis) thrush (candida yeast infection)

A groundbreaking new study (1) has discovered a direct link between improved skin quality and better mental wellbeing, measured via levels of good skin bacteria.

The bacterial ‘landscape’ of skin is known as the skin’s microbiome, which varies across

Sarah, 39, is a mum of one and legal secretary from Cardiff in Wales. 

Sarah says; 

“Cold sores have blighted my life for 18 years and have at times made me feel very low as they make me feel dirty and embarrassed and my immune system feels depressed

After a hotter and drier summer than we have seen in the UK and Europe for years, the rain has finally arrived. 

The first of what looks to be a carousel of autumnal storms have begun, bringing with it low pressure and plenty of rain.

With many areas