If you suffer from painful leaking lumps and bumps that come and go, you may have Hidradenitis supparativa (HS).

 HS is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that causes painful secreting nodules and abscesses near the apocrine glands, commonly including the armpits (axilla), groin, buttocks and breasts. It can occur in anyone, but is more common in adult women of working age and in people of African and Afro Caribbean origin. People with HS can often wait for upto seven years before the condition is diagnosed properly.

If you have a condition that makes it likely that moisture may be sitting on your skin you could be at risk of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD). For example, you may have a leg ulcer that is producing a lot of wound fluid (exudate), or you may have incontinence that results in urine being in prolonged contact with your skin which can result in a type of MASD known as incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)*.

MASD can be very painful and if left untreated, can eventually cause intact skin to break down and develop into a wound. If you are at risk, it is important to think ahead to try to prevent it from occurring.

Varicose eczema is a long-term condition of the lower limbs that can result in pain and discomfort, affecting your quality of life. Read on to find out what causes it and how to manage it to minimise its impact on your life.

Microworld is a free, independent, educational platform that takes a fun, animated approach to helping people learn about wounds. Read on to find out more!

The skin has a large watercontent, and when well hydrated, is plump and more resilient. Aim to drink 6–8 glasses of water a day to boost your skin health.

We all know the perils of summer for our skin; sunburn, insect bites and gardening scratches and scrapes. For people with lymphovenous conditions, however, these issues can result in
infection. Here we explain how to take care of your skin during the summer months.

Rosie Callaghan, a Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability outlines what you can expect at each step of the way of your venous leg ulcer journey.

People with disorders of the venous and/or lymphatic systems will see a number of gradual changes occur to their skin with time. If these changes are noticed, steps can be taken to stop them becoming more severe. Here, we provide a visual guide to some of the most common.

The skin acts as a barrier to protect us from the environment. If the skin is dry and cracked, however, this function can be affected, and using the wrong skin care products can add to
the problem. Read on to find out why the right skin care matters.

Carrying out your regular skin care routine provides the perfect opportunity to visually inspect your skin. Take the time to know what your skin normally looks like so when problems arise you spot them quickly.