The skin & wellbeing journal

Skin Health

Understand skin concerns, changes to notice and when to seek professional advice.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Recognising Symptoms and Finding Support

Recognise recurring painful lumps, understand HS without stigma and prepare questions about treatment, wound care and support.

Know which mole changes to discuss with a GP, how to record concerns and why photographs or size thresholds cannot rule out a problem.

Understand skin tags, when a growth needs assessment and why improvised removal can cause bleeding, infection and lasting marks.

Understand the factors that can contribute to adult acne, what a treatment discussion involves and when to ask for help.

Understand a rash around the mouth, why steroid history matters and how to agree a practical treatment and skincare plan.

Understand what fungal acne usually refers to, why similar bumps need assessment and how to prepare a useful treatment history.

Distinguish post-acne colour changes from depressed or raised scars and prepare realistic questions about assessment and treatment.

Understand hives, possible triggers, recurrence and the symptoms that need urgent medical help.

Understand rough follicular bumps, gentle skincare and the limits of treatments for keratosis pilaris.

Understand flat dark marks after acne, distinguish pigment from scars and discuss treatment without creating further irritation.