Adolescence
The BSPAD has created a list of resources that may be shared with young people in the transitional period, or adapted for use in a specialised young person’s dermatology clinic.
From childhood to adolescence
Transition to adulthood is a crucial milestone for all young people, and requires special and careful consideration for our patients. It is the time they make decisions about their education and future occupation, begin relationships and self-manage their disease.
Having any chronic condition adds complexity to this period and specialised Young Person’s or Adolescent Dermatology services can provide valuable support for their medical and psychosocial needs.
Resources for schools and classrooms
External resources from Changing Faces charity.
Leaflet and resources for young people attending dermatology clinics
Leaflet for teenagers about eczema written by Dr Tess McPherson
A guide for teenagers with eczema - live your life
A guide on eczema for teenagers
Eczema for teens - developed in collaboration with NES
A short guide developed by Dr Tess McPherson in collaboration with NES
Skin conditions and intimacy
Skin conditions can impact on many aspects of life including intimate relationships. This can be for many different reasons and may include the involvement of skin around genitals. This may be due to pain or feelings of embarrassment, or shame linked to how your skin looks. Please do talk to your team about this as there are likely to be ways to help.