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Pore substitute: can AI be trusted when it comes to skincare advice?

There are more than 3,000 conditions in dermatology, experts warn – and chatbots’ recommendations can be flaky

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

Does microneedling work? I’ll wait for better evidence before repeatedly stabbing my face

Microneedling is a popular way to try to embrace eternal youth. But the quality of research into the practice is poor

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24

A dead person’s fat pumped into your body? Why the ‘zombie filler’ trend has some experts spooked | Antiviral

While not approved in Australia, the procedure is on the rise in the US. But there are questions of safety – and the ethics of using donated tissue to plump up the living

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28

Real or flake? Experts weigh in on whether TikTok’s viral ‘caveman method’ skin care routine works

The skincare fad followed by TikTok creator Tia Zakher involves no skincare at all and dermatologists are sceptical

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025

Can retinol, vitamin A or other compounds really keep your skin healthy and ‘youthful’?

The ads are everywhere but the evidence is poor for most creams, experts say – with one limited exception

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024

The sunscreen myth: could it really be causing skin cancer?

Overblown concerns about potential dangers of a common chemical threaten to undermine scientific evidence to the contrary

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024

Eczema's hidden toll leaves patients in excruciating pain and thousands of dollars out of pocket

It's a skin condition affecting one in 10 Australian adults and even more children, and its hidden toll is leaving patients in "excruciating" pain and thousands of dollars out of pocket.

ABC News · May 19, 2022