British Association of Dermatologists

British Association of Dermatologists The BAD is the professional membership body for dermatologists in the UK & a registered charity.

We are the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), the professional membership body for dermatologists in the UK. The BAD is a registered charity representing over 2,400 members, dedicated to medical education, professional practice and standards, and research. Established in 1920, it is a registered charity with an incorporated body of trustees, the Executive Committee, who are all dermatologists elected by the membership. The Officers, supported by the professional staff carry out the day to day business from Willan House, the headquarters building in central London. The BAD has clear objectives which are set out in the Constitution and are taken forward by the business units and sub-committees. The BAD works with many other organisations to achieve its aims of supporting patients and improving standards. These include Patient Support Groups, Special Interest Groups, International Dermatology Groups and the Medical Royal Colleges. If you would like to contact us please do so at admin@bad.org.uk rather than via Facebook.

It is the beginning of Psoriasis Awareness Week! Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition that happens due to immun...
29/10/2025

It is the beginning of Psoriasis Awareness Week!

Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition that happens due to immune system over-activity. It affects 1 in 50 people and may occur at any age from puberty onwards.

You can find more information in our Patient Information Leaflet.

Are you trying to get into dermatology research and don’t know where to begin? We have put together an interactive page ...
27/10/2025

Are you trying to get into dermatology research and don’t know where to begin? We have put together an interactive page full of resources on how to get the training you may be missing, like how to run clinical trials, or extract statistics. Existing researchers may also find these resources useful.

Visit the Dermatology Research Resources page on: https://bit.ly/DermResearchResource

📢 Abstract Submissions are now open for the British Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting 2026! 📢 We invite res...
24/10/2025

📢 Abstract Submissions are now open for the British Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting 2026! 📢

We invite researchers, clinicians, and dermatology professionals to submit their abstracts - whether you're presenting cutting-edge research, clinical insights, or case studies, this is your chance to showcase your work to one of the UK’s largest gatherings of dermatology professionals.

The deadlines for submissions are:

Main Meeting - Friday 9 January 2026
Special Interest Groups and BAD Sub-Committee - Friday 6 February 2026
Late Breaking Deadline - Monday 21 May 2026 (2 oral slots only, no publication)

🔗 Find out more: https://badannualmeeting.co.uk/abstracts/

Are you preparing for your medical exams? Practice answering dermatology related questions with the Specialty Certificat...
22/10/2025

Are you preparing for your medical exams? Practice answering dermatology related questions with the Specialty Certificate Examination Cases, published monthly in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, our educational journal.

Each case study comes complete with questions, the correct answer, and detailed explanations of why that answer is correct, all meant to help you think critically in your future examinations.

🔍 October’s featured cases include:
• Skin Surgery & Cosmetic Dermatology – Dr. Duff
• Genetics & General Dermatology – Dr. Abbasi

Start preparing today, with these cases and more: bit.ly/CEDexaminations

17/10/2025

We’re delighted to introduce you to Oliver Bromley, who participated in the BCD Patient Voices project. Oliver has a neurological condition called Neurofibromatosis – his type, Type 1, affects 1 in 2,500 people.

Type 1 Neurofibromatosis is characterised by the presentation of benign tumours in the nerve endings.

He shares his journey of living with a visible difference and how everyone should treat others with kindness.

Oliver is an advocate for Neurofibromatosis, and strives to raise awareness for the condition and remove stigma.

Oliver’s take home message to everyone is: “Don’t be afraid to tell your story.”

You can watch the full-length interview with Oliver on the BCD Education Hub, or using the short link: bit.ly/BCDPatientVoices

Registration is open! Join the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group (BCDG) for their 20th Annual Course, taking place in t...
13/10/2025

Registration is open!

Join the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group (BCDG) for their 20th Annual Course, taking place in the heart of London.

📍 Venue: Hallam Conference Centre, London
📅 Date: Saturday, 15 November

Aimed at Consultant Dermatologists and Dermatology Registrars who are interested in Cosmetic Dermatology.

You will experience case-based lectures and a practical hands-on workshop; there will also be a series of pre-course lectures as preparation for delegates who attend.

Register now: https://www.bad.org.uk/events/bcdg-20th-annual-course

Do you want to expand on your CPD? Our Clinical and Experimental Dermatology journal October CPD cases are now available...
09/10/2025

Do you want to expand on your CPD? Our Clinical and Experimental Dermatology journal October CPD cases are now available - designed to deepen your clinical knowledge and support your ongoing professional development.

🩺 This month’s articles cover a wide range of topics, with titles including:

• Well-circumscribed eroded lesions on the palms of a middle-aged woman, by Louise L K St Aimee et al
• Multiple waxy, infiltrated plaques and nodules on the scalp, by Yi-Shan Teng et al
• Persistent facial rash, by Hana El-Sbahi et al

Each course will award 1 CPD point, and you will receive a certificate upon completion.

🔗 Discover more CPD content in this volume of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, under ‘clinicopathological cases’ on bit.ly/LatestCED

Registration is open, and the event is very nearly here! The Annual BSMD DermDoc course returns to our Willan House, for...
08/10/2025

Registration is open, and the event is very nearly here!

The Annual BSMD DermDoc course returns to our Willan House, for a 2-day course from 3 to 4 November.

Aimed at residents, this course will help improve your knowledge of the management of acute and common skin problems on the ward, and the important skin signs of systemic disease. Day 2 will focus on interview preparations skills for ST3 Dermatology interviews.

Don't miss out on this learning opportunity, and book your place at: https://www.bad.org.uk/events/dermdoc-2025

📢 Guideline publication announcement📢The British Association of Dermatologists and British Society for Rheumatology have...
07/10/2025

📢 Guideline publication announcement📢

The British Association of Dermatologists and British Society for Rheumatology have co-badged the 2nd iteration of the living guideline for managing people with Behçets, which once again highlights a collaborative approach to improve patient care.

📝What is Behçets?

A rare, multi-system, chronic inflammatory condition, which can affect any organ of the body and presents with many clinical phenotypes. It is not unusual for more than one organ to be affected by the disease. The degree of disease activity in any organ will direct treatment choice and may be used to characterise the phenotype.

💡The Behçets living guideline 2025 includes:

92 recommendations in total
• 15 for the general management of Behçets
• 9 for mucocutaneous involvement
• 9 pertaining to arthritis/arthralgia
• 13 for gastrointestinal involvement
• 9 for ocular involvement
• 19 for neurological involvement
• 9 for vascular involvement
• 4 pertaining to psychological management
• 5 for regarding conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding
• 9 recommendations for future research and 7 clinical audit points.

Additionally, you will find…

• A patient management pathway algorithm
• A psychological management algorithm

Recommendations acknowledge different countries’ health systems, so they can be adapted in other healthcare systems internationally.

Follow the link to view the guideline: bit.ly/BehçetsGuideline2025

✨Excellence Awards!✨ Last, but not least, the BAD received a Highly Commended award in the Best Sustainability Initiativ...
04/10/2025

✨Excellence Awards!✨ Last, but not least, the BAD received a Highly Commended award in the Best Sustainability Initiative category at the Memcom Excellence Awards 2025.

Deputy CEO Nina Goad said: “This is a well-earned recognition of our commitment to sustainability as an organisation – both within the BAD, and in dermatology as a speciality. We aim to reduce resource consumption through stricter travel polices, virtual meetings, reducing printing, moving to sustainable sources of energy and shifting to digital learning resources. We also strive to recognise our members who share examples of sustainable dermatology in practice, for which we established the BAD’s Green Prize, awarded at our Annual Meeting.”

🩺Sub-committee opportunity🩺 Do you want to help shape the future of SAS doctors in dermatology? We are welcoming applica...
03/10/2025

🩺Sub-committee opportunity🩺

Do you want to help shape the future of SAS doctors in dermatology? We are welcoming applications for the position of Chair of our Specialist, Associate Specialist and Speciality Doctors (SAS) Sub-committee.

This could be the role for you - the successful candidate will:
• be a BAD member, with 2 years' experience in an SAS role
• represent the interests and needs of SAS doctors working in dermatology
• showcase leadership skills, offer support, and make a difference in the professional development of SAS Doctors

Deadline to apply is Friday 17 October. Find more information and apply on this link: https://www.bad.org.uk/about-the-bad/bad-elections

✨Excellence Awards!✨ The next spotlight is for our British College of Dermatology, whose BCD Education Hub received a Hi...
03/10/2025

✨Excellence Awards!✨ The next spotlight is for our British College of Dermatology, whose BCD Education Hub received a Highly Commended award in the Best Use of Technology category at the Memcom Excellence Awards.

Director of Education Barbara Mason, said: “I am very proud of the team for this achievement. This recognition celebrates our commitment to harnessing digital innovation to enhance dermatology education, improve accessibility, and support the dermatology healthcare workforce.”

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