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Skin

Look after your skin

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects you, heals itself and lasts a lifetime. Find out how to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.

Dealing with acne

Around 80% of teenagers and many adults have acne. Find out what causes it and what treatments are available

Protect skin in the sun

Protect your skin against sun damage (including sunbeds) and reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Warts on fingers

Common skin conditions

The facts about five common skin problems, including causes and available treatments.

Keloid scarring

Raised, shiny scars are known as keloid scars. Find out who gets them and how they're treated.

Tan at 16, cancer by 26

Rachel loved sunbathing – until she found an odd-looking mole on her toe. It turned out to be cancer.

Skin-lightening risks

Many non-prescription skin-lightening creams contain illegal and damaging ingredients.

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Services near you

Find addresses, phone numbers and websites for services near you

Check your moles

Scars: skin camouflage

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An expert explains how skin camouflage is used to cover marks and scars. Dina, who has hyperpigmentation, describes how it improved her confidence.

Skin conditions clinic

Read specialists' answers to questions on eczema, acne, warts, rashes and other skin problems

Healthy eating

Information on how to achieve a balanced diet, tips to help you get your five a day and advice for vegetarians

Travel health

Advice for people travelling abroad, including malaria, travel vaccinations, EHIC, travel insurance, DVT and jet lag

Health and fitness

Boost your health and fitness with fun and practical ideas to help you get into shape

Couch to 5K

Tips on getting started with the Couch to 5K running plan, including podcasts and real stories to motivate you