Here are just a few of the many articles you may have seen us quoted in recently:
The Guardian: G2
“Five ways to…Improve your skin”
A short article featuring advice from the BSF with 5 ways to improve your skin, including:
1) Protect yourself – from sun exposure
2) Stop smoking – gives you wrinkles
3) Cut down on booze – heavy drinking can make blood vessels prominent & exacerbates rosacea
4) Moisturise daily to prevent dry skin
5) Get enough sleep and water and eat a varied diet – lack of sleep can make your eyes puffy and dry out skin – if you are healthy overall, your skin will reflect this. (06/02/07, Lucy Atkins)
Healthy
“Eat To Beat…Eczema”
An article with BSF information explaining how good nutrition can play an important role in keeping painful skin problems (e.g. eczema and psoriasis) at bay. Article includes diagnosis of psoriasis and eczema, diet decisions, alternative treatments and how to avoid irritants, e.g. soaps, perfume and household cleaning products. (Jan / Feb / 07, Hannah Freegard)
Evening Echo: WOW
“How to save your own skin”
Modern lifestyles and obsessive cleanliness are fuelling a rise in skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis – this article gives advice from the BSF on what we can do to help ourselves.
*Statistics of who has a skin condition and how this relates to GP’s workloads.
* Background on skin conditions: eczema, acne, psoriasis, skin cancer, rosacea, fungal infections (athlete’s foot and ringworm), warts and verrucas.
* Top 5 skincare tips for skiing:
(17/01/07, Jill Palmer)
South Wales Argus (Newport)
“Minute solution to the fear of needles”
Scientists are working to develop potentially pain-free micro-needles, and a Gwent skin expert is part of the project. In theory, micro-needles could be self-administered by patients without a doctor or nurse present. The British Skin Foundation will fund a study to assess pain and perception after treatment.(09/01/07, Andy Rutherford)
Salon Business
“Show of Hands”
Around 50,000 of the 130,000 hairdresser in the UK will suffer with work relates contact dermatitis at some point in their career. The numbers involved and the seriousness of the issue underline how important it is to get to grips with this debilitating disease and potentially career threatening skin disease before irreversible damage is done. The artilce also includes symptoms of contact dermatitis, descriptions of dermatitis, BSF advice and help for sufferers. (Jan 07, Donna Chapman)
Elle
“Live fast, botox young”
Increasing numbers of women are trying to stop the aging process before it starts. This article looks into whether injections are the answer.
Can prevention really work? Dr Tamara Griffiths of the BSF recommends what sun cream to use to prevent sun damage to skin.
(Dec 06, Helen Gent)
Practical Parenting
“Softly, Softly”
Article giving advice on how to look after new born babies' skin. Nina Goad of the BSF gives some guidelines on keeping babies skin soft and supple from day one.
(Dec 06)
BBC News Website
“Hairdressers ‘risk skin disease”
Almost half of the UK’s hairdressers and barbers are suffering from a serious skin complaint caused by their work, health inspectors have complained. The local authorities’ health watchdog, Lacors, says about 50,000 workers have dermatitis – a painful skin complaint that can cause swelling and blistering. Nina Goad of the BSF explains some preventative measures as the condition, once contracted, can remain chronic. (01/11/06)
Healthy Times
“Skin deep”
One in five children and one in twelve adults have eczema. The key, say experts, is to get the right diagnosis and treatment. Dr Colin Holden of the BSF explains how eczema has doubled, if not trebled in the last 20 years. This article looks at why, the different types of eczema and what you can do. (Autumn 06)
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