Welcome to BSPAD
Providing care, guidance and support for children and young people with skin conditions
Skin Conditions
Eczema
Atopic eczema is a very common skin condition due to skin inflammation. 1 in every 5 children in the UK is affected by eczema at some stage.
Psoriasis
A common skin disease affecting 1 in 50 people. It occurs equally in men and women. Psoriasis is a long-term condition which may come and go throughout your lifetime.
Acne / Spots
Acne ranges from a few spots on the face, neck, back and chest, which most teenagers will have at some time, to a more severe problem that may cause scarring and reduce self-confidence.
Alopecia / Hair loss
Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. Alopecia areata is a common cause of non-scarring hair loss that can occur at any age. It usually causes small, coin-sized, round patches of baldness on the scalp.
Normal Skin
Skin is an amazing part of the body that does loads of important things. Skin is the part people see and how it looks and feels is very important to people. Normal skin is, however, different for everyone. Normal skin sweats, has moles, spots, rashes. Skin conditions are so common that they are really part of normal.
Other Conditions
We look after a wide range of conditions. Look through our full list to find out about causes and how we can help.
Skin conditions and mental health
We understand the impact skin conditions can have on your mental health; we have provided some resources to help out
Young people's stories
Stories of other people’s experiences can help you to understand or learn more about your condition. We want to build a network and create a supportive space for those affected by their conditions.
Latest Post
New regulatory guidance for prescribing isotretinoin published on 31st Oct
The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) Isotretinoin Implementation Advisory Expert Working Group (IIAEWG) report and MHRA Drug safety update for isotretinoin were published on 31st Oct 2023.
Membership for Healthcare Professionals
Get access to:
Access to community of professionals involved in the care of children with dermatological disorders
Reduced fee to attend educational meetings, including the annual symposium