10 Skin Truths Every Dermatologist Wants You to Know (Episode 100!)

What are the biggest skincare myths dermatologists wish everyone would stop believing? Here’s Consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne’s and Dr Ellie Rashid’s top ten skin truths.

To celebrate the 100th episode of the After Hours Skin Clinic podcast, Consultant Dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid share their ten biggest skin truths. Evidence-based advice they wish every patient knew.

From sunscreen and pores to expensive skincare, hydration, dandruff and skin cancer, Emma and Ellie separate fact from fiction, debunk some of the internet's biggest skincare myths, and explain what really matters when it comes to healthy skin.

Whether you're building your first skincare routine or trying to make sense of conflicting advice on social media, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed guidance from two consultant dermatologists.

This episode covers:

The biggest skincare myths dermatologists hear every day

Can you really open and close your pores?

Does shaving make hair grow back thicker?

How to understand your own skin type

Why "medical grade" skincare is mostly a marketing term

Should you trust skincare claims and before-and-after photos?

Does expensive skincare actually work better?