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Guides on skin, hair and wellness, written and clinically reviewed by Dr Munroe. Each one sets out what the evidence actually shows, in plain English, with the references at the bottom so you can check them yourself.

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September 2026

The evidence behind under-eye treatment

The under-eye is the most asked-about area in aesthetic medicine and one of the most misunderstood. “Tired eyes” is a description rather than a diagnosis, and the treatments that help one cause can make another worse. This is what the evidence says about each.

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September 2026

How polynucleotides work, and what the evidence shows

Polynucleotides have become one of the most talked-about skin treatments in the last few years, often under the name “salmon sperm facial”. The name is memorable, although it says little about what the treatment is. What follows is what they are, how they are thought to work, and what the published studies do and do not show.

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September 2026

Why we can't name it: the law on advertising anti-wrinkle injections

You will notice this website never prints the brand name of the product used for anti-wrinkle injections, never shows a before-and-after photograph, and never quotes a price for it. That is a matter of UK law, and this article explains how it works.

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September 2026

Lines of expression and lines at rest

The single most useful distinction in facial assessment, and the one that decides which treatment will help you. A line that appears when you move is a different problem from a line that is there when your face is still, and they do not respond to the same treatment.

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July 2026

SPF, properly explained: what to look for, how to use it, and why it matters for melasma

SPF, decoded: what those star ratings and numbers actually mean, how often you really need to reapply, and why tinted mineral sunscreen is the one upgrade that makes a difference if you are managing melasma.

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June 2026

Hair health and recovery: the evidence-based guide

Hair loss can feel overwhelming, but a few easy interventions can help start the road to recovery. In this Journal Club guide, Dr Munroe looks at the shampoos, scalp care, supplements, and in-clinic treatments backed by real evidence, plus the baseline blood tests worth doing before you spend a penny on anything else.

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