Skin

For decades, we've known sunscreen dramatically lowers a person's risk of developing skin cancer, with some of the first evidence coming from (aptly) the Sunshine State. This is how it works.

We look at the evidence behind some of the most common ingredients found in skincare products that claim to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots. 

The 2024 Australians of the Year have warned the nation's tanning culture is "killing us", but that hasn't stopped of people hitting the beach on a scorching Australia Day.

The hot and dry summer, coupled with a high-pollen count is making it worse for sufferers.

Sufferers of the sometimes-debilitating skin condition are being urged to take steps to prepare now, with pollen and heat predicted to make the painful condition of eczema worse this summer.

Bathing in dirty, smelly water is nothing new in this town where residents spend thousands of dollars on bottled water to avoid drinking the "rotten" local supply. 

Dermatologist Dr Leona Yip has urged teenagers against purchasing expensive products endorsed by influencers.

Psoriasis affects an estimated 2 to 4 per cent of Australians, and its physical, mental and financial toll can be devastating.

After a bump, we can expect a bruise. But what if we find ourselves bruising without any noticeable cause? What might be behind it? Should we worry? 

Rheanca was in overwhelming pain, but when the 16-year-old went to the doctors for help, she found herself met with a similar response: "You look fine".

The sun is rising over Bronte Beach in Sydney's east, and Norman Swan is about to sit in an ice bath. So what's the evidence for and against cold water immersion?

Otis Kerr's mum said she had no idea that lime juice had the potential to cause a severe and painful skin reaction if it was exposed to sunlight.

The first six months after an injury or surgery is critical for scar prevention and treatment, writes Michael Freeman. 

South Australia's health authorities issue an urgent reminder to parents days after a spike in the number of children admitted to an Adelaide hospital burns unit with severe sunburn.

TikTok has launched a campaign against sun exposure, announcing it will remove videos promoting unsafe activities related to tanning.

An Australian who contracted monkeypox overseas speaks out on social media as a warning for people not to treat the disease lightly, saying it caused them severe pain and emotional stress.

The first 3,500 doses will be available to Victorians most at risk of contracting the virus, which has spread to more than 70 countries and infected about 26,000 people around the world.

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.

Before you launch your spring-cleaning mission, let's get down and dirty with what we do — and don't — know about dust mites.

Whether it's in your morning coffee, added to a smoothie or taken as a tablet, collagen seems to be everywhere. But what is it, and what does it do for your skin?

Just as you begin to make sense of what active ingredients in skincare products mean, cosmetic treatments enter the picture. So what treatments will work best for your skin — and do you really need them?

A Mission Beach woman who claims she received second-degree burns from a beauty treatment, is pleading with health authorities to improve regulations.

It's widely touted as the "gold standard" in anti-ageing skin care, but what is retinol, and do you really need it?

It can be confusing trying to navigate what exactly you should be putting on your skin — let alone trying to decipher what all those products are actually meant to do for you. Let us help.

You've probably heard of gut bacteria, but did you know there are just as many bugs thriving off the oil and sweat on your skin? This is why you need to protect them.