If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
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These apps and software programs could provide access to lifesaving screening – if researchers can find a way to remove the baked-in bias.
Addressing sun exposure misinformation, such as online tanning trends and sunscreen myths, is important, but effective advice about UV protection is crucial, too. ‘No tan, no burn’ is the goal.
Skincare isn’t always a case of ‘the stronger the better’. Getting the right advice helps make sure you find the best treatment for your skin.
More evidence is needed to understand how laundry could help curb skin disease.
The new study shows the number of moles on almost 4,000 children dropped by 47% between 1992 and 2016. But here’s what parents still need to watch for.
Illegal skin-lightening creams containing mercury and steroids are appearing on British high streets. Here’s what’s in them and why they’re dangerous.
Retinol can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. But it should be used with caution.
To get a clean, smooth shave, the technique used to remove hair must not irritate or damage the underlying skin.
Excessive sweating is a very common problem, and there are many treatments you can try yourself or discuss with your doctor.
How much do we really need to be worried about the effects of blue light on our skin?
Sleep wrinkles are temporary. But as your skin loses its elasticity as you age, they can set in. Here’s how to minimise them forming.
From synthetic fabrics to car exhaust to wildfires, exposure to environmental pollutants push the skin microbiome to adapt in ways that reduce its ability to protect the skin.
Excessive exposure causes skin cancer, but sun exposure also has benefits. How do you balance the two?
Not all tattoo removal services are licensed, so you’ll have to do some research before booking yourself in. Here’s what to look out for.
Being severely sunburnt as a child more than doubles the chance of developing future skin cancer but less than half of primary schools questioned in new research have a sun safety policy.
A tattoo can be a large investment in time, money and pain. Here’s how to look after yours this summer.
Bacteria and lipids get a bad rap for causing breakouts and oily skin. But both play an essential role in helping your skin barrier stay strong against pathogens and insults from the environment.
We’ve known about dandruff for thousands of years. Here’s how to get rid of yours.
When eczema is very active, the skin literally bubbles with fluid and can begin to weep. Bacteria love to colonise and infect this type of eczema.
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Professor of Dermatology, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Dermatology, Bond University
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Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Dermatology Research Centre, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer Princess Alexandra Hospital Southside Clinical Unit and Casual Research Assistant, The University of Queensland
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Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Doctor, Melbourne Health
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Adjunct Professsor, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Louisiana State University
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology, Curtin University and College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University
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Associate Professor, Centre for Research in Geriatric Medicine, The University of Queensland
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Director of the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Professor in the Division of Human Genetics, University of the Witwatersrand