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.

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 27 August 2026

Published: Thursday 29 September 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

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

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

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