

The Bad Skin Clinic
Dr Emma Craythorne and her team of experts are on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. They help people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders and they hope Emma and their team have the solution.
Cast

Emma Craythorne
Self
Seasons
E1Louise, Scott, Tracey & Andrew
Aug 13, 2019
Louise's eczema has taken over her life and now she desperately needs help. Plus, the cysts, blackheads and acne on 43-year-old Scott's back is ruining his life.
E2Elise, Gary, Onique & Callum
Aug 20, 2019
Twenty four-year-old Elise visits Dr Emma Craythorne in a last-ditch attempt to fix her excruciatingly painful skin condition, while Gary wants a lump on the back of his head removed.
E3Abi, Gavin, Gemma & Lili
Aug 27, 2019
Gavin visits Dr. Emma about the smelly blisters in his armpits and groin. Abi suffers from severe acne but has a fear of needles and swallowing tablets.
E4Rachael, Paul, John & Janette
Sep 3, 2019
Rachael’s body is covered in hundreds of lumps and bumps. Can Dr. Emma help her live a more normal life? John seeks surgery for his nose, which has become big and bulbous.
E5Mariah, Holly, Jonathon, Saffron & Danny
Sep 10, 2019
20-year-old Mariah visits Dr. Emma about her severe acne. Jonathan has around 40 fatty lumps under his skin, and young mum Holly worries she has two extra nipples
E6Abi, Mitchell, Stephen & Lynn
Sep 17, 2019
Dr Emma helps Abi, who suffers from her excessive sweating. Stephen seeks treatment for a skin disease, which has left him with 200 lumps of fat beneath his skin.
E7David, Sophie, Katerina, Aria & Jordan
Sep 24, 2019
David visits Dr Emma about a large lump on his back which is growing rapidly. Aria's transition from male to female is blighted by the beard growth on her face.
E8Sarah, Stephen, Victor & Tracyleanne
Oct 1, 2019
Dr. Emma demystifies Stephen's severe eczema, which has left him with painful, bleeding fingertips. Sarah's severe rosacea means she is too embarrassed to go out.
E1Episode 1
Oct 6, 2020
Dr. Emma treats patient Lorraine, whose dark patches of skin have shattered her confidence. And, Jonathan’s eczema is so bad, he can't pick his kids up.
E2Episode 2
Oct 13, 2020
Maureen visits Dr. Emma after developing severe red, raised scarring that covers both buttocks. Meanwhile, Ali's huge lipoma keeps him awake at night.
E3Episode 3
Oct 20, 2020
Robert's egg-shaped cyst on his forehead has made him a virtual recluse. And, the rosacea on Katie's face is so severe it could lead to permanent damage.
E4Episode 4
Oct 27, 2020
Lucy seeks treatment, as she is covered in psoriasis and her feet feel are so inflamed that she cannot wear shoes. Plus, Chloe is keen to get rid of the pilar cysts on her scalp.
E5Episode 5
Nov 3, 2020
Over two years the keloid clinging to Jenny’s ear has grown to the size of an aubergine. Plus, Connor’s severe acne has shattered his confidence.
E6Episode 6
Nov 10, 2020
Dr. Emma sees Olivia, 11, who develops skin cancers when exposed to UV light. Plus, toddler Millie's eczema is having a devastating effect on the family.
E7Episode 7
Feb 23, 2021
The huge keloid on Jenny's ear has grown to the size of a fist. And, the lipoma on David's forehead is having a devastating effect on his self-worth.
E8Episode 8
Mar 2, 2021
For the last decade, Ryan has lived with a bright red face. Plus, James has unidentified lumps on his head, can Dr. Emma help solve these mysterious skin conditions?
E9Episode 9
Mar 9, 2021
The skin on Hannah's feet is so thick and cracked, she’s virtually housebound. Mariah returns to see Dr. Emma about her chronic acne, which has left scarring.
E10Episode 10
Mar 16, 2021
Dr. Emma sees Rosie, who has a large, unsightly lipoma on her side. Plus, Karen has hundreds of moles, warts and skin tags all over her face and body.
E11Episode 11
Mar 23, 2021
Dr. Emma has unconventional methods to control Eisha’s open, weeping wounds and sores. Plus, Chelsea has a buffalo hump at the top of her spine.
E12Episode 12
Mar 30, 2021
Dr. Emma treats Miya, whose acne on her buttocks can be so painful she can't sit down. And, after years of acne on his face, Rishi now has deep scars.
E1Rae, Sophie, Connor & Vicki
Aug 31, 2021
Rae comes to see Dr Emma with a large, very strange and uncomfortable growth just above his buttocks. And, Vicki has a big lump that keeps growing.
E2Najib, Antony, Annmarie & Sam
Sep 7, 2021
Emma treats patient Antony, who has huge growths on his ears. Plus, Sam’s confidence took a huge dip when a lump grew in the middle of her forehead.
E3Becky, Alan, Bernadette, & Leon
Sep 14, 2021
Becky has horrific volcano-like itchy welts all over her body. And 80-year-old Alan is desperate to get rid of a massive lump caused by a camel bite.
E4Caroline, Antony, Cerys & Dan
Sep 21, 2021
Caroline suffers with excessive hair growth all over her face. And, strange lumps on Antony’s testicles have prevented him from having a relationship.
E5Peggy, Andrea, Kerrie and Aldrin
Sep 28, 2021
Dr Emma helps Aldrin, a father who suffers from a condition that leaves him in constant pain. Plus, Peggy’s large lipoma has dented her confidence.
E6Kid's Special: Starla, Clay, Parker, Jesse & Rory
Oct 5, 2021
Starla has developed a large growth on her stomach that is causing her pain, while three-year-old Clay has a horrendous fungal infection all over his fingers.
E7Leanne, Trish, Carrie, Jak
Nov 23, 2021
Dr. Emma Craythorne and her team of experts are on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. They help people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders.
E8Katie, Krish, Keith, Miya
Nov 30, 2021
Katie’s huge leg ulcers have left her in unbearable pain. Plus, Miya has big bumps growing on her left ear after one of her piercings got infected.
E9Georgia, Kirtsy, Sharon, Tony
Dec 7, 2021
Sharon has postponed her wedding because of a large lipoma on her right shoulder. And, Georgia seeks help for her severe case of palmoplantar pustulosis.
E10Jelani, Emma, Monique, Nick
Dec 14, 2021
Jelani has a skin condition that has left him with painful lumps and unsightly scars. Monique seeks treatment for a strange lump at the end of her nose.
E11Michelle, Ally, Lee and Gareth
Dec 21, 2021
Michelle has a condition that caused her whole face to become inflamed. Ally lost all confidence when her body became covered in red patches.
E12Scar Special: Rimi, Lydia, Jackie & Maureen
Dec 28, 2021
Rimi suddenly developed huge, unsightly open wounds all over her face. Plus Maureen revisits Dr Emma to get her remaining keloid scars removed.
E1The Itchiest Skin Known to Man
May 31, 2022
Dr Emma Craythorne and her team of experts help solve complex skin conditions. Emma sees Chris, who is suffering from an itchy, sore rash. Plus, she tends to Lauren's pulsating lump and Sarah's bulbous red nose.
E2It's A Whopper
Jun 7, 2022
Ex-model Sarra hates her huge lipoma. Kzartan’s face makes him a recluse, Emily’s life is ruined by her psoriasis and Kevin has nowhere left to turn for his lump.
E3My Lump Weighs 10lb
Jun 14, 2022
E4I Look Like A Camel
Jun 21, 2022
Dr. Emma Craythorne and her team of experts are on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. They help people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders.
E5I'm More Than My Skin
Jun 28, 2022
Dr. Emma Craythorne and her team of experts are on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. They help people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders.
E6Kid's Special: It's Heartbreaking
Jul 5, 2022
Dr. Emma Craythorne and her team of experts are on a mission to solve complex skin conditions.
E7I Hate The Way t Looks
Aug 23, 2022
Dr. Emma Craythorne and her team of experts are on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. They help people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders.
E8I Know Exactly What This Is
Aug 30, 2022
Dr. Emma Craythorne and her team of experts are on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. They help people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders.
E9It Looks Ugly, Therefore I Am Ugly
Sep 6, 2022
Klaire has a worrying lump on her groin which, despite being removed once before, has grown back. Plus, Ciaran's lumps and bumps have ruined his confidence.
E10You feel like a freak show
Sep 13, 2022
Levi's had enough of the painful lumps on his body. Plus, Kim's facial hair is out of control and Roger's red, itchy rash is preventing him from enjoying life.
E11It's Just Agony
Sep 20, 2022
Levi's had enough of the painful lumps on his body. Plus, Kim's facial hair is out of control and Roger's red, itchy rash is preventing him from enjoying life.
E12Private Parts
Sep 27, 2022
Dr. Emma helps Sarah who is extremely embarrassed by her painful genital warts. Plus, Stewart has suffered with multiple hard lumps on his scrotum for nearly twenty-five years.
E1Don’t Do This at Home!
Apr 19, 2023
Dr Emma tackles huge keloids, severe Psoriasis and a mystery lump.
E2It Looks Like It’s Gonna Pop!
Apr 26, 2023
Dr Emma removes a lipoma and makes a surprising discovery.
E3This Is the Alien Part of Me
May 3, 2023
Dr Emma tackles a severe case of hundreds of dark wart like lesions.
E4This Is a Big One!
May 10, 2023
Dr Emma tackles Paul’s giant lipoma that feels to him like a second head.
E5Episode 5
May 17, 2023
E6Episode 6
May 24, 2023
E7Episode 7
May 31, 2023
E8Episode 8
Jun 7, 2023
E9Episode 9
Jun 14, 2023
E10Episode 10
Jun 21, 2023
E1Big Bodies
Jan 10, 2024
As Lisa's weight has spiraled, so have hundreds of skin tags on her neck. Morgan and Charlotte have been falsely told their weight is the root of their skin conditions.
E2You Are Not A Witch
Jan 17, 2024
Matt's debilitating skin condition is threatening his livelihood, and Kayley finally gets a diagnosis about whether the growth on the end of her nose, is a wart
E3Ew! What Is That!
Jan 24, 2024
The large tumours on Jennifer's scalp have left her with bald patches. Plus, Adam hopes to get a diagnosis for more than 60 lumps covering his body
E4I Don't Want to be a Freak of Nature
Jan 31, 2024
Honor has a skin condition that makes her face feel like it's on fire. Plus, Opi worries that the painful lump on his neck is life-threatening
E5Private Parts
Feb 7, 2024
Nick is so embarrassed about the cyst on his penis, he hasn't seen a doctor about it in 25 years. Vee blames her daughter for her itchy anal skin tag
E6It's My Third Boob
Feb 14, 2024
Bianca has one of the most challenging keloids that Dr Emma has ever seen. Ben must overcome his fear of needles to have his 12-year-old cyst removed.
E7A Prisoner in My Own Body
Feb 21, 2024
Amy wears a mask of makeup to hide the angry red blotches on her face. Dr Emma races to remove a tricky lipoma before the anaesthetic wears off.
E8It Smells Like Rotten Food
Feb 28, 2024
Mitchell needs Dr Emma's help with the painful, stinky cysts on his head. Julie's lump is so greasy and slippery that Dr Emma struggles to remove it
E9Get It Out
Mar 6, 2024
Fun-loving Kelly's confidence has been shattered by the prominent cyst on her jawline. When Dr Emma removes it, she finds something surprising
E10Faces
Mar 13, 2024
Life-saving cancer surgery has left Kristie with thick, red scarring on her face which restricts her movement. Claire wears makeup to cover dark patches on her face.
E1Faces
Oct 8, 2024
Karmah hides the flaky skin on his face behind a mask and hat. Tired of being stared at, Olivia is desperate to get rid of a large keloid.
E2My Mind Is Blown Right Now
Oct 15, 2024
Dr. Emma gives Mel a life-changing diagnosis, finally treating the flaky skin condition that has plagued her since childhood.
E3I Hid it From the World
Oct 22, 2024
Model Thai has put his career on hold due to keloids growing on both ears. Plus, Joyce has hidden a large lump behind her ear for over 40 years.
E4Private Parts
Oct 29, 2024
Dr. Emma Craythorne helps people with embarrassing conditions in their private parts. Sarah arrives with a 'boo-boo on her woo-hoo'.
E5That Must Have Been Terrifying
Nov 5, 2024
After an accident at work with a circular saw, 21-year-old Jarred has a scar on his face. Lawrence has a grapefruit-sized lump on his back.
E6People Point Fingers at Me
Nov 12, 2024
Mohammed's body is covered with hundreds of tumours. Dr Emma embarks on three intense surgeries to remove over 150 from his face.
E7I'm a Squeezer
Nov 19, 2024
Dr Emma gets to the bottom of why Claire is incessantly picking her skin. And after 20 years, Robert finally gets a diagnosis for his painful lumps.
E8Oh My Goodness, That's a Lump
Nov 26, 2024
Robert has a golf-ball-sized lump on his forehead. Other doctors have told him it's inoperable, but Dr Emma thinks she can help.
E9The Pain Was Off the Scale
Dec 3, 2024
Dr Emma meets Hester, who has one of the most extreme cases of lupus she has ever seen. Andie has been battling a painful verruca for over a decade.
E10Hair
Dec 10, 2024
Ashleigh has lost all her hair, but a new treatment gives her hope. Teenager Serena refuses to leave the house due to her facial hair.
E1It's Itchy Beyond Belief
Jan 21, 2026
19-year-old Chloe faces a life-changing diagnosis from Dr. Emma as a severe, painful skin condition puts her dream career as a hairdresser at risk.
E2It's Not Me Anymore
Jan 21, 2026
Stuart's huge nose is severely swollen, making it hard to breathe and deeply embarrassing. Steve sees Dr. Emma about a large lump on his forehead.
E3I Want My Normal Face
Jan 28, 2026
Dr. Emma meets 20-year-old Zoe, who is battling the worst facial keloid scarring she's ever seen, to see if surgery can remove them for good.
E4You're Growing a Good Crop
Feb 4, 2026
Chris arrives at clinic with 120 painful skin tags. Jakki has spent £13k searching for answers about her extremely red and swollen face.
E5Feels Like Ants Crawling on Me
Feb 11, 2026
Dr. Emma is shocked when 35-year-old Faizah's 'herbal' cream bought online leaves her skin red, raw, painfully inflamed, and itchy.
E6She Can Put the Barrier Up
Feb 18, 2026
Content creator Billie faces cruel online comments over extreme facial redness. Dr. Emma gives her an unexpected diagnosis that may transform her skin.
E7Trapped In My Legs
Feb 25, 2026
Samantha's severe lymphedema has left her legs swollen, scaly, and painful and she is barely able to walk. Dr. Emma steps in with intensive treatment.
E8To Get A Diagnosis Is Everything
Mar 4, 2026
Ryan has excruciating sores in his groin and a cyst on his neck. Dr Emma delivers a diagnosis, but he must give up smoking to finally recover.
Storyline
Dr Emma Craythorne and her team of experts are on a mission to solve complex skin conditions. They help people whose lives have been impeded by devastating disorders and they hope Emma and their team have the solution.
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