Dermatologically Tested

Hair loss is extremely common, and though usually a natural process, it can still be very upsetting. In this episode, Dr Sharon Wong, a hair and scalp expert, explains the different types of hair loss, how different types of hair are affected, and what can be done to manage it.

Everybody sweats, but why? And at what point does sweating large amounts become a medical issue? In this episode, Dr Adil Sheraz answers all these questions, and provides his advice on how best to manage excessive sweating.

Contact allergy, or allergic contact dermatitis, is a type of eczema which occurs when our skin makes contact with something that we are allergic to. In this episode, Dr Deirdre Buckley discusses common allergens, explains what to do if you think you are allergic to something, and talks about how these allergies develop. 

Dr Emma Craythorne explains the ins and outs of rosacea. This chat covers how it differs from acne, how to isolate and manage your triggers, and common treatments and tips. The episode also features rosacea blogger, and British Skin Foundation ambassador, Lex Gillies.

A very common, but too often unspoken, aspect of having a skin condition is the impact it can have on your mental health and your enjoyment of everyday life. Dr Tony Bewley, an expert in the connection between our mental health and our skin, talks to us about both the psychological impact of skin disease and how our psychological state can affect our skin health. 

Acne is often considered a skin disease of adolescence, but that is not reflective of many people's experience of it. This week we're joined by Dr Anjali Mahto to discuss the causes of acne, the differences between adult acne and teenage acne, and the psychological impact acne can have on people who live with this condition into adulthood.

Episode 2 of Dermatologically Tested explores the world of anti-ageing and cosmetic products with Dr Bav Shergill, a past-president of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group. We discuss Bav's top tips for managing skin ageing, get his opinion on what works and what doesn't, and delve into what some of the claims made by cosmetic products actually mean.

Episode 1 of Dermatologically Tested looks at COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of dermatologists and dermatology researchers, featuring interviews with Professor Nick Levell, past-President of the BAD, and Dr John Ingram, Editor of the British Journal of Dermatology. We discuss managing the skin damage caused by regular hand washing, the shielding advice given to dermatology patients in the UK, and the impact of COVID-19 on dermatology research.