Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
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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.
Our skin alone can’t actually tell if something is wet.
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.
Research into inflammation and the microbiome is pushing cosmetic science beyond moisture, wrinkles and the skin barrier.
Collagen production begins to fall in our twenties and drops further after menopause. Sun exposure, smoking and hormones all play a role.
Healthy skin depends on balance, not eliminating its microscopic residents.
Evidence from multiple trials links weight loss with milder symptoms and improved wellbeing in people with psoriasis.
Go on, drink hot water if it makes you feel good. But don’t expect it to have magical properties beyond staying hydrated.
In the 17th century, patches were used to conceal blemishes like the scars left by diseases like smallpox or even syphilis.
HS (hidradenitis suppurativa) affects thousands – often silently – but it can cause long-term pain, scarring and distress.
At least 80% of us develop acne. How you treat it makes all the difference.
Your sleep habits are reflected in your skin’s health and appearance.
Staying warm in winter is important, but so is staying safe. So a little caution can go a long way to prevent serious injury.
Not all moisturisers are actually good at reducing moisture loss. You may still itch as your skin recovers if you’ve been having a lot of really hot showers.
Retinol can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. But it should be used with caution.
Yes, skipping skincare might reduce irritation but it can also invite infection, buildup and even mask disease.
To get a clean, smooth shave, the technique used to remove hair must not irritate or damage the underlying skin.
A big freckle or a sunspot? A flat mole or a dark freckle? Here’s how to tell the difference between the three – and when to get a spot checked for skin cancer.
Textbooks usually depict the epithelial cells encasing the interior and exterior of your body as passive barriers. But researchers discovered they can produce electrical signals like neurons.
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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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Postdoctoral Researcher, Dermatology Research Centre, The University of Queensland
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Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Chief, Epithelial Therapeutics Unit, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Associate Professor in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Social Work, Michigan State University
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Principal Lecturer in Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Tissue Engineering, University of Sheffield
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Consultant Dermatologist, Monash Health
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Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia
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Doctor, Melbourne Health