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The BAD is the professional membership body for dermatologists in the UK & a registered charity.

We are the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), the professional membership body for dermatologists in the UK. The BAD is a registered charity representing over 2,400 members, dedicated to medical education, professional practice and standards, and research. Established in 1920, it is a registered charity with an incorporated body of trustees, the Executive Committee, who are all dermatolo

gists elected by the membership. The Officers, supported by the professional staff carry out the day to day business from Willan House, the headquarters building in central London. The BAD has clear objectives which are set out in the Constitution and are taken forward by the business units and sub-committees. The BAD works with many other organisations to achieve its aims of supporting patients and improving standards. These include Patient Support Groups, Special Interest Groups, International Dermatology Groups and the Medical Royal Colleges. If you would like to contact us please do so at [email protected] rather than via Facebook.

18/08/2026

The British Society for Geriatric Dermatology (BSGD) Meeting returns on Monday 14 September 2026.

This half-day virtual meeting offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your knowledge of geriatric dermatology, hear from renowned speakers, and take part in a live Q&A with the faculty. The programme will bring together experts to explore the latest evidence and practical insights into caring for older people with skin conditions.

Open to BAD members and non-members, including trainees, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.

Registration is open. Secure your place now: https://www.eventsforce.net/bad/546/home

14/08/2026

With the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in Dermatology approaching in October, what better way to prepare than by practising dermatology-based questions?

Explore this month’s Teaching and Learning Guide in our CED Journal which includes new Specialty Certificate Examination cases, featuring questions, answers, and detailed explanations.

August’s examination cases include:
• General dermatology and dermatology in primary healthcare
• Vascular and lymphatic disorders

Start preparing today: bit.ly/CEDexaminations

13/08/2026

The Dermpath Made Easy Course returns online on Friday 4 September 2026.

Join a faculty of expert dermatopathologists to strengthen your knowledge of clinically relevant dermatopathology, with topics including biopsy to slide and the histopathology of alopecia.

Designed for new dermatology registrars, the course also provides a useful refresher for senior registrars, consultants, and speciality doctors.

Register for the Dermpath Made Easy Course: https://www.eventsforce.net/bad/549/home

12/08/2026

Explore this month’s CPD articles, now published in our educational journal, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology.

August’s cases include:
• Recurrent Petechiae with Systemic Symptoms
• Recurrent annular plaques in a healthy young woman
• A suspicious melanocytic lesion involving a thumbnail
• A pedunculated pink nodule on the sc***um
• A rare variant of a common neoplasm: A chest wall mass with vascular features
• Tourniquet-Induced Petechiae in Hand Surgery
• Recurrent Pedunculated Nodule on the Sc***um
• Painful ulcerated reticulated plaques of the breasts in a young woman

Want to discover more CPD content? Look at this month’s volume, under ‘clinicopathological cases’: bit.ly/LatestCED

11/08/2026

There’s still time to have your say on the regulation of commercial sunbeds in England.

The government’s consultation on proposals to strengthen commercial sunbed regulation closes at 11.59pm on Friday 14 August.

The health risks of sunbed use, including the increased risk of skin cancer, are well established.

Stronger regulation is welcome, but can only be part of the solution. We know that existing sunbed rules are not always followed or consistently enforced. On their own, these proposals will not adequately protect the public.

While the consultation focuses on England, concerns around sunbed regulation and enforcement extend across the UK. The British Association of Dermatologists supports a UK-wide ban on the commercial provision, sale, and hire of sunbeds.

Have your say and respond to the consultation before it closes on Friday: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-the-regulation-of-commercial-sunbeds-in-england/strengthening-the-regulation-of-commercial-sunbeds-in-england-consultation-document

07/08/2026

From exploring research opportunities during dermatology training to securing PhD funding in rare disease research.

In our latest blog, Dr Mark Eisner shares his journey from clinician to researcher and how an opportunity to investigate the epidemiology of ichthyoses, a group of rare inherited skin disorders, using national data from the National Disease Registration Service (NDRS), helped shape his academic career.

Mark reflects on how saying yes to opportunities and finding supportive mentors helped him navigate the research landscape and discover the impact he could make through rare disease research.

Read the full blog to learn more about Mark’s research journey and his advice for dermatology trainees: bit.ly/DermResearchBlog

21/07/2026

BAD spokesperson Professor Tess McPherson joined Kerry Katona and her daughter Heidi on the Good Morning Britain sofa this morning to discuss the growing use of anti-ageing skincare by children and young people, following last week’s ITV investigation.

The conversation explored the potential harm these products can cause to developing skin. Kerry and Heidi also shared valuable insights into the pressures facing parents and young people as they navigate skincare trends and online influence.

There needs to be clearer information when products are not suitable for children, helping families make informed choices.

Watch the discussion on ITVX from around 2:55:30:
https://www.itv.com/watch/good-morning-britain/2a3211/2a3211a4388

17/07/2026

An ITV News investigation has found children as young as four posting videos on TikTok showing them using harsh anti-ageing serums.

Professor Tess McPherson, speaking as a spokesperson for the British Association of Dermatologists, explained that products containing ingredients unsuitable for children can irritate and damage developing skin.

There needs to be clearer guidance on products when they are not suitable for children, alongside better information for parents and young people.

The report also raised questions about how some products are marketed, including child-friendly packaging and engagement with young influencers.

Watch the ITV News report: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/parents-dont-realise-how-damaging-it-is-meet-the-children-using-anti-ageing-skincare-products/tqdm259

15/07/2026

We're pleased to see the BAD Skin Genetics Group featured in Rare Revolution magazine, with Chair Professor Neil Rajan discussing how advances in genomics are improving the diagnosis, understanding and treatment of rare genetic skin conditions, helping to equip the next generation of healthcare professionals while ensuring patients are better heard and supported.

The British Association of Dermatologists' Skin Genetics Group is a UK-wide network dedicated to advancing education, research, treatment development, and awareness of genetic skin diseases. A long-term aim of the group is to advance genomic literacy in dermatology.

Through improving genomic literacy, fostering collaboration between researchers and clinicians, and championing the genetic skin disease community, the group is helping to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical practice so that innovations can translate into better care and outcomes for patients.

Read Professor Rajan’s interview here: https://bit.ly/RARESkin-BAD-HealthySkinForAll
Full edition link: https://bit.ly/RARE-Skin-2026

10/07/2026

Last year, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) and Galderma UK announced the launch of the Galderma Early Career Research Award, a grant created to support early-career research in dermatology. This grant will fund and recognise outstanding early career researchers working to advance understanding in atopic dermatitis (AD) and nodular prurigo (NP).

At last week's 106th BAD Annual Meeting in Manchester, the inaugural recipients of the awards were announced, marking an important milestone for the initiative.

Congratulations to this year's award recipients:

•Dr Cherry Choudhary, recipient of the Galderma Early Career Research Award for research in AD, working with A-STAR.

•Dr Radhika Patel, recipient of the Galderma Early Career Research Award for research in NP, awarded through the BAD Research Sub-Committee.

The British Association of Dermatologists and Galderma UK share a commitment to supporting research excellence in dermatology. Through initiatives such as the Galderma Early Career Research Award, we are investing in researchers whose work has the potential to improve our understanding of skin disease and shape the future of dermatology.

Top picture (left to right): Raj Rout, Head of Medical Affairs EMEAC, Simon Morrison, Chief Executive Officer, British Association of Dermatologists; Dr Cherry Choudhary, Galderma Early Career Research Award (AD); Dr Lukasz Adamek, Country Medical Director, UK & Ireland, Galderma; Professor Carsten Flohr, A-STAR Chief Investigator.

Bottom picture (left to right): Raj Rout, Head of Medical Affairs EMEAC, Galderma, Simon Morrison, Chief Executive Officer, British Association of Dermatologists; Dr Radhika Patel, recipient of the Galderma Early Career Research Award (NP); Dr Lukasz Adamek, Country Medical Director, UK & Ireland, Galderma.

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