Skin and dermatology

Your skin can have a huge impact on your confidence and your health. Whatever your skin concern or complaint, we can provide the information and service you need to give your skin the care it deserves.

Diet can be responsible for an array of dermatology issues – allergy tests and healthy eating can help in these cases. Skin assessment clinics can help to assess skin lesions. And depending on your dermatological issue, treatments such as tattoo removal and IPL hair removal are also available.

See the full list of skin care articles from our Nuffield Health experts.

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3 simple steps to controlling your allergies

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.

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The sun, your skin and the science between

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.

Fast tips for glowing, healthy skin

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.

How to tan safely this summer

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.

Have you been getting sun protection wrong all along?

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.

Eczema | 5 ways changing your diet could help

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.

Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

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    Conditions

    Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:

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      Tests and scans

      We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

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        Treatments

        Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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