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To see our latest press releases, choose from the list below by selecting the relevant date heading.

For all media queries, please contact Communications Manager Nina Goad, tel: 0207 391 6355, nina@bad.org.uk

Statement in respone to Journal of Investigative Dermatology study findings that moisturizers increase skin cancer risk in UV-radiation treated mice, 14.08.08

GPs treating skin cancer patients should be given increased training and support, 14.07.08

Medical students receive inadequate training in one of commonest specialties, 03.07.08

1 in 17 under-16s using sunbeds, study reveals, 02.07.08

May - June 2008

Dermatologists hold UK's largest ever mole check event, 02.06.08

Washing powders not cause of eczema, study confirms, 21.05.08

Warning from dermatologists as UK children have Europe’s highest skin cancer rates, 02.05.08

March -  April 2008

Tomatoes could be the new weapon in the fight against sun damage, 28.04.08

Call to restrict sunbeds - click here to see our position statement, and here to see our media coverage

Brits unaware of skin cancer risk, new survey reveals, 04.04.08

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine may benefit eczema patients, 12.03.08

If in doubt, check it out - Sun Awareness 2008 launched, supported by Anne Robinson, 10.03.08

January - February 2008

Link between psoriasis and obesity gene, 20.02.08

Survey reveals major discrepancies in care of patients with psoriasis, 18.02.08

Traditional folk medicine recipe of spruce tree resin could treat pressure ulcers, 15.02.08

Black pepper holds key to vitiligo treatment, 14.02.08

Quote re. virus link to merkel cell skin cancer, 17.01.08 

Quote re. discovery of stem cells causing melanoma, 16.01.08

Eco lightbulbs may trigger reactions in certain skin diseases, 03.01.08

November - December 2007

Warning about diet changes in eczema patients, 12.12.07

Response to news story that using satin pillow cases will help fight wrinkles, 05.12.07

New skin disease called 'lambing ears' hits UK farmers, 01.11.07

Shocking statistics on sensitive skin, 01.11.07

September - October 2007

Karl Marx suffered from a chronic skin disease that has profound psychological effects, study reveals
30.10.07

Response to Care Closer to Home report: Shifting Care Closer to Home Demonstration Sites - report of the speciality subgroups, 23.10.07

New link between smoking and acne, 17.09.07

Dermatologists discover skin disorder caused by socks, 17.09.07

July - August 2007

BJD study reveals link between scalp disease and hairstyles, 24.08.07

Wrist monitor reveals blood chemicals linked to itching in eczema, 24.08.07

BJD publishes shocking new sunbed study, 20.07.07

Lack of sun protection in schools, 10.07.07

18 percent rise in skin cancer cases, 08.07.07

February - June 2007

BAD launches new sun safety information, 28.06.07

New guidelines to protect skin patients, 21.06.07

Smoking ban link to younger looking skin, 14.06.07

Dermatologists offer best advice on skin, 15.02.07

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