Dr Tess McPherson is Consultant Dermatologist, Senior Clinical Lecturer & Clinical Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at Oxford University Hospitals where she has established an award-winning service with psychological support for adolescents with skin conditions. Dr McPherson has also worked with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in South America, the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Washington, D.C. and Birmingham's Children's Hospital. Dr McPherson is active in national and international paediatric dermatology including elected secretary (President-elect) of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology (BSPD), developing clinical guidelines and patient information for the British Association of Dermatology (BAD), monitoring of medications in children and young people (BADBIR registry), lead clinician for a web-resource for young people (healthtalk.org) and work with charities and patient groups.

Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood during which there are rapid changes in physical, social, and emotional development. Coping with the onset of skin disease during this vulnerable time can be difficult. This is an excellent and much needed resource to support adolescents with skin disease by providing reliable information on common issues, addressing some of the myths around skin disease and promoting emotional wellbeing. An essential read for adolescents with skin disease and for the people who look after them.

• Part 1: Introduction to Skin 1: Introduction 2: Normal skin Part 2: Problem skin 3: Spots and Acne 4: Dry skin and Eczema 5: Hives and Urticaria 6: Psoriasis 7: Hidradenitis suppurativa 8: Systemic treatments for inflammation 9: Sweating 10: Hair and hair loss 11: Skin pigmentation and Vitiligo 12: Genital conditions 13: Moles and marks 14: Bugs on skin Part 3: Living in your skin 15: Brain and skin 16: Skin and mental health 17: How to be comfortable in your skin Glossary Additional resources

Dr Tess McPherson is Consultant Dermatologist, Senior Clinical Lecturer & Clinical Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at Oxford University Hospitals where she has established an award-winning service with psychological support for adolescents with skin conditions. Dr McPherson has also worked with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in South America, the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Washington, D.C. and Birmingham's Children's Hospital. Dr McPherson is active in national and international paediatric dermatology including elected secretary (President-elect) of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology (BSPD), developing clinical guidelines and patient information for the British Association of Dermatology (BAD), monitoring of medications in children and young people (BADBIR registry), lead clinician for a web-resource for young people (healthtalk.org) and work with charities and patient groups.

Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood during which there are rapid changes in physical, social, and emotional development. Coping with the onset of skin disease during this vulnerable time can be difficult. This is an excellent and much needed resource to support adolescents with skin disease by providing reliable information on common issues, addressing some of the myths around skin disease and promoting emotional wellbeing. An essential read for adolescents with skin disease and for the people who look after them.

• Part 1: Introduction to Skin 1: Introduction 2: Normal skin Part 2: Problem skin 3: Spots and Acne 4: Dry skin and Eczema 5: Hives and Urticaria 6: Psoriasis 7: Hidradenitis suppurativa 8: Systemic treatments for inflammation 9: Sweating 10: Hair and hair loss 11: Skin pigmentation and Vitiligo 12: Genital conditions 13: Moles and marks 14: Bugs on skin Part 3: Living in your skin 15: Brain and skin 16: Skin and mental health 17: How to be comfortable in your skin Glossary Additional resources

Dr Tess McPherson is Consultant Dermatologist, Senior Clinical Lecturer & Clinical Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at Oxford University Hospitals where she has established an award-winning service with psychological support for adolescents with skin conditions. Dr McPherson has also worked with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in South America, the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Washington, D.C. and Birmingham's Children's Hospital. Dr McPherson is active in national and international paediatric dermatology including elected secretary (President-elect) of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology (BSPD), developing clinical guidelines and patient information for the British Association of Dermatology (BAD), monitoring of medications in children and young people (BADBIR registry), lead clinician for a web-resource for young people (healthtalk.org) and work with charities and patient groups.

Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood during which there are rapid changes in physical, social, and emotional development. Coping with the onset of skin disease during this vulnerable time can be difficult. This is an excellent and much needed resource to support adolescents with skin disease by providing reliable information on common issues, addressing some of the myths around skin disease and promoting emotional wellbeing. An essential read for adolescents with skin disease and for the people who look after them.

• Part 1: Introduction to Skin 1: Introduction 2: Normal skin Part 2: Problem skin 3: Spots and Acne 4: Dry skin and Eczema 5: Hives and Urticaria 6: Psoriasis 7: Hidradenitis suppurativa 8: Systemic treatments for inflammation 9: Sweating 10: Hair and hair loss 11: Skin pigmentation and Vitiligo 12: Genital conditions 13: Moles and marks 14: Bugs on skin Part 3: Living in your skin 15: Brain and skin 16: Skin and mental health 17: How to be comfortable in your skin Glossary Additional resources