SavingSkin

04/12/2025

28/04/2025

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes red, scaly, and inflamed patches of skin
🧬 It is linked to genetics and changes to the immune system
‼️ Common triggers include stress, infection, certain medications, alcohol, smoking, and cold weather
❌ It is not contagious

There are multiple types of Psoriasis:
💛 Plaque psoriasis (most common)
💛 Guttate psoriasis
💛 Inverse psoriasis
💛 Pustular psoriasis
💛 Erythrodermic psoriasis

Types of treatment available include:
🧴 Topical treatments such as moisturisers, corticosteroid creams, and vitamin D analogues to reduce inflammation and scaling
💊 Medications to suppress the immune system or modulate it to reduce inflammation 
💡 Light therapy (phototherapy) offers controlled exposure to natural or artificial UV light to slow skin cell growth
🌿 Lifestyle changes such as stress management, a healthy diet, stopping smoking, and reducing alcohol intake can help to prevent flares

🧘🏽 There’s no “cure” for Psoriasis yet, but finding the right treatment can help to manage symptoms and improve quality of life
🩺 Seeking advice and support from a healthcare professional early on is recommended

Do you want to know more about Psoriasis and potential treatments? Let us know!

21/03/2025

🚨Safety Alert: Acne Product Recall🚨

The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of some acne treatments after finding Benzene, a chemical linked to health risks with long-term exposure. While the levels detected were low, it’s always important to stay informed and take precautions with the products that we apply to our skin.

❓What is Benzene?
Benzene is a chemical found in the environment, in petrol and cigarette smoke. Long-term exposure to high levels has been linked to health concerns, but the very small amounts found in these products are unlikely to cause harm from occasional use

👋🏼 What You Can Do:
Check the FDA website to see if your acne products are affected
Stop using recalled products and consider finding safe alternatives

No need to panic! The FDA regularly checks skincare products, and recalls like this help protect consumers.

If you’ve used one of the affected products, the risk from short-term exposure is likely to be very low.
For more details, visit the FDA website here:

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/limited-number-voluntary-recalls-initiated-after-fda-testing-acne-products-benzene-findings-show

23/05/2024

Thank you for having us!

It was a fantastic opportunity to educate Year 7-11s on the danger of sun beds and the importance of wearing sunscreen. ☀️☀️☀️

We can't wait to be back!

29/10/2023

Smoking is a habit 🚬that can lead to devastating health consequences😞. As we all know, smoking is strongly associated with lung cancer🫁.

However, did you know that cigarette smoking can also significantly damage your skin? 🫢It can accelerate ageing 👵, slow down wound healing🩸, increase your risk of developing skin infections 🦠and most importantly increase your risk of developing skin cancer🔴, especially squamous cell carcinoma.

To protect yourself from further damage from smoking, it is vital to quit today🚭.

Here are further resources if you need help with quitting smoking: 💪🏻

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

08/06/2023

Have you ever wondered whether you can get sunburnt through a window? 🪟

Whether you’re stuck in traffic🚦, sitting in your office 📈 or flying high up in the sky en route to another country ✈️, glass does not protect you from UVA light.

UVA light penetrates deeper into the skin and can still cause sunburn and skin damage 😓

Try to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or protect any exposed skin with sunscreen!