Self Help Groups

Acnehelp
Acne Help is a site which aims to help acne sufferers, and has common sense information about acne, accutane, roaccutane, and other treatments for this unpleasant and psychologically damaging disorder.
Action Against Alopecia
British Association of Dermatologists
The British Association of Dermatologists is primarily a professional organisation involved in research and education for dermatologists (skin specialists). Their website, address above, does include information for patients on the following skin conditions. These are also available as leaflets and...
British Association of Skin Camouflage
The British Association of Skin Camouflage (BASC) was formed in 1986 by Joyce Allsworth as a result of the realisation to promote, support or further the remedial techniques of camouflage for the relief of those who need to be restored to confidence in a normal appearance and thereby to help...
British Skin Foundation
The British Skin Foundation is a registered charity committed to raising funds for skin disease research. Working closely with the British Association of Dermatologists the foundation is the only charity dedicated to supporting dermatologists and skin science.
Caring Matters Now
Caring Matters Now has the following aims: To support families suffering with congenital melanocytic naevus. To raise awareness of the condition, especially among medical professionals. To raise funds to keep the group running and to fund research for congenital melanocytic naevus...
Cold Sore Advice Line
The Herpes Viruses Association supplies up to date information on herpes simplex virus and its treatment, both medical and complementary, to the media, health professionals and the public. This viral skin condition is known as cold sores (on face), whitlows (on fingers) or 'herpes' on genitals or...
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association
DebRA is the national charity working on behalf of people in the UK with the genetic skin blistering condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). This site is your first port of call for reliable information on EB whether you or your child has EB, you want to support the charity, or you simply want to...
Hairline International - The Alopecia Patients Society
Helps people who lose their hair for any reason. Information on wigs and hairpieces, current treatments and research. Hairline International 39 St. Johns Close Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 0NN Tel: 01564 775281
Ichthyosis Support Group
The Ichthyosis Support Group (ISG) was formed in 1997 by people impacted (in some way) by ichthyosis to create a network of parents, sufferers and medics to help individuals and families affected by the condition.