Dermatology

Recent studies show that CBD and other cannabinoids may help reduce acne by balancing sebum production, calming inflammation and supporting skin repair. This guide examines the science, safety and access to medical cannabis treatments for acne in the UK.

Rosacea affects millions of people and can be difficult to manage with standard care. This guide explores how medical cannabis, CBD, and hemp seed oil may help reduce redness, sensitivity, and inflammation, and how UK patients can safely access these treatments through Releaf’s world-class clinical team.

CBD is being actively studied for its effects on skin health, from inflammation and acne to itch relief, infections, hydration, and anti-ageing. This guide reviews the newest 2025 research, practical benefits, and potential risks, so you can make an informed choice about whether CBD may support your skin.

Eczema and psoriasis can both cause painful, itchy and inflamed skin. This Releaf guide explores how hemp, CBD and medical cannabis creams or oils may help restore balance, ease inflammation and support long-term skin health safely and effectively in the UK.

No one likes turning red in a social situation – it can be embarrassing, hitting your self-confidence where it hurts. But for rosacea sufferers, this is an all-too regular occurrence, reducing their quality of life and making them feel self-conscious. Rosacea may be a pretty common skin condition, but it can also be a distressing one. Relief may be on the horizon, with recent research pointing to the potential effectiveness of CBD as a treatment, throwing patients a possible welcome lifeline.

The ECS may be influential in the treatment of psoriasis in a number of ways. Importantly, studies suggest that the main physiological function of the cutaneous ECS is to control the well-balanced proliferation, differentiation, and survival – as well as immune competence and/or tolerance – of skin cells. 

Eczema can affect many areas of your life – you might cancel plans to go out because you feel self-conscious about the rash, or you could be up half the night because the constant itch is driving you mad. It is a common skin condition, impacting one in five children and one in 10 adults, but sometimes eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), really can become unbearable.

Most people will experience skin inflammation at some point in their lives, whether it’s from an insect bite, a rash, a skin disorder such as eczema or dermatitis or an infection. Skin inflammation can cause redness, swelling, dryness, itching and pain, which is irritating at best, but can affect a person’s quality of life at its worst. In recent times, scientists have studied cannabis for its pharmacological uses, discovering it could play a beneficial role in the treatment of skin conditions.

For thousands of years, people around the world have used cannabis sativa to treat a plethora of different health conditions. The chemical complexity and versatility of this hardy plant, which originated from Central Asia but is now cultivated globally, has huge potential medical benefits for those suffering the misery of itchy skin.

Rosacea is a common skin condition which causes redness. It usually begins with people blushing or becoming flushed more easily. Normally affecting the nose, cheeks and forehead, it’s a long-term condition, with sufferers experiencing periodic flare-ups. Hemp seed oil is widely used in a range of health and skincare treatments. Packed full of essential fatty acids including Omega-3 and -6, it’s said to be particularly beneficial to a range of skin conditions.

Eczema is a common skin condition which can bring misery to sufferers’ lives. The unbearable itch can keep them awake at night, while inflamed red patches of skin can make them self-conscious, affecting socialising and damaging mental health.

For centuries, millennia even, humans have used the Cannabis sativa plant for its plethora of potentially beneficial properties. From clothing and sustainable textiles to pain relief and relaxation, this fascinating plant certainly has many uses. But it’s the emerging medical applications which are attracting the most recent attention, as research increasingly points to their benefits.

Eczema is a common skin condition, but it blights thousands of people’s lives around the world. Characterised by chronically itchy skin which looks red, dry, and inflamed, it can drive people to distraction and keep them up at night.

Eczema often appears in the first few months after birth and usually improves as children get older. Traditional treatments for mild cases focus on using cleansers and applying a fragrance-free moisturiser or ointment after bathing. Corticosteroids may also be used to treat inflammation and redness on the skin. Some parents prefer natural treatments over pharmaceutical options or as a complementary treatment, which is where hemp seed oil can be of benefit.

Eczema is a common but chronic skin condition that causes suffering to millions of people around the world. It ranges in severity, but at its worst, it is characterised by its maddening and relentless itching of the skin.

Acne is an extremely common skin condition, and most people will experience it at some point in their lives – around 95% of young people aged 11-30 will have acne to some extent. Girls most commonly suffer between the ages of 14 and 17, and boys between 16 and 19. For most, it disappears by the time they’re in their 20s -but for about 3%, it continues well into adulthood.

CBD skincare is big news, with hundreds of products hitting the market in recent years. The skin is the body’s largest organ and is responsible for many crucial functions, including keeping germs out and protecting the body’s internal organs from infection. It prevents loss of moisture, protects organs from UV exposure and acts as a sensory organ detecting touch. It also regulates temperature and produces vitamin D, which is critical for building bone.

Hemp cream is an increasingly popular treatment option for people living with psoriasis. Unlike many psoriasis creams, hemp products don’t contain steroids. Instead, they’re derived from natural sources and work with the body’s systems to help manage the symptoms of the disease.

Psoriasis affects around 2 in 100 people here in the UK and is characterised as a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease. It occurs when the body overproduces skin cells, resulting in patches of skin that are anything but ideal. These patches then often take on a dry white or red appearance, which causes itching and discomfort.

People living with psoriasis often use a combination of topical and oral treatments, as well as phototherapy, to ease symptoms and cope with the condition. Recent research has shown CBD oil may have a positive impact on psoriasis symptoms. From easing stress to reducing inflammation, CBD products can potentially help to improve the lives of people living with the condition. 

Research, which we will go into further down in this article, shows that CBD may be an effective treatment option for acne sufferers and that it could be among the best natural treatment option available right now.