Skin health

Both the way you look and your overall health can be impacted by the state of your skin. Our Nuffield Health experts offer insight and advice on skin conditions and solutions.

Eczema can make your skin red, dry, and itchy. At times, the itch can feel almost impossible to resist. While this can offer temporary relief, it's best avoided, as itching can lead to additional soreness, pigmentation, and make your skin more prone to infection.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 18 September 2024

Allergies can dominate your life, forcing you to avoid animals, restaurants and even the outdoors without ever understanding why. But gaining control of allergies could be simpler than you thought.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 4 July 2017

Caution is key when spending time in the sun. GP and Nuffield Health Dermatology Lead, Dr Unnati Desai explains how UV radiation causes skin cancer.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 April 2019

Our skin is so important for our health and our confidence, but looking after it can feel like a struggle. It just takes a few quick changes to make all the difference.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 16 May 2016

Going on holiday changes our day-to-day routine and can impact diet, skin health, and the amount of physical activity we're getting.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

We don’t get much sun in the UK, which increases our risk of burning when summer starts. With temperatures set to soar this year, Dr Unnati Desai explains how to tan safely, whether you’re pottering in the garden or sunbathing on the holiday.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

You may think that just putting on a high factor of sunscreen will keep you safe from the sun's rays, but you'd be wrong. Reduce skin ageing and protect yourself from skin cancer with these tips for using sunscreen correctly.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

During the colder months, a lack of sunlight and harsh and wintery conditions can leave skin looking and feeling dry, flaky, parched, and dull.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Friday 8 November 2019

Your diet could be having an effect on your skin's condition. Find out how adapting your diet could help relieve your symptoms of eczema.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

Sweating is a normal bodily function, but for some people it becomes excessive, uncomfortable, and even embarrassing. Hyperhidrosis can occur in different areas and is defined as sweating that goes beyond what you’d normally expect given your physical condition or environment.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Thursday 27 June 2024

Living with the scars of a childhood accident, Mr Jonathon Pleat has dedicated his life to finding the best solutions for treating scars and reducing the impact they have on people’s lives. Here’s what he has found so far.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Friday 4 November 2016

Consultant Ear Surgeon Mr Sanjay Verma explains four things you should know about having your stretched earlobes surgically repaired.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Monday 26 September 2016

Worried about an existing scar or how scarring will affect your appearance after surgery? Here’s our guide to healing well and reducing the appearance of scars.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Thursday 29 September 2016

Most of us will get a pimple at some point in our life but lots of us don't know what causes them or how to get rid of them. Lauren Day, National Beauty Lead, explains what pimples are and what we can do at home to help get rid of them fast.

Updated: Monday 30 June 2025

Published: Tuesday 20 September 2022

You'll be amazed by how simple it is to make your own vitamin D mask at home.

Updated: Monday 28 April 2025

Published: Tuesday 5 April 2016

It’s perfectly normal to want fresh, rejuvenated, and youthful skin. Unfortunately, certain products and treatments can do more harm than good in the long run.

Updated: Monday 2 December 2024

Published: Monday 27 July 2015

In a land as often dreary as the UK, is skin cancer really a problem? Nuffield Health GP and mole expert Unnati Desai discusses the facts around skin cancer and provides a simple guide to checking your moles.

Updated: Friday 3 May 2024

Published: Monday 23 May 2016

Despite what photo editors in glossy magazines may want you to think, most women have cellulite. It is simply fat pushing against the connective tissue under your skin. We may not be able to get rid of cellulite, but we can lessen its appearance. Bodybuilder and Personal Trainer Abby Carpenter tells us how.

Updated: Wednesday 1 May 2024

Published: Tuesday 5 April 2016

Acne is a skin condition that can affect anyone, from teenagers to adults. It can cause itching, scarring, and affect our health and confidence. What causes acne varies from person to person, with hormonal changes and stress being two common triggers. Thankfully, there are a few simple lifestyle changes that can help.

Updated: Tuesday 7 November 2023

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Dr Unnati Desai, National GP lead at Nuffield Health, shares her expertise on the science behind beauty sleep and provides tips to optimise skincare regimes overnight.

Updated: Wednesday 22 March 2023

Published: Monday 12 September 2016