In this episode, Dr. Stefanie delivers a reality check on products which claim to be "perfect for all skin types" and describes how the one-size-fits-all approach is fundamentally flawed. Conditions that may appear similar on the surface often have completely different needs and using skincare not designed for your specific skin type can trigger a range of problems. Dr. Stefanie explains how terms like "sensitive skin" and "for redness" oversimplify complex dermatological realities, often leading consumers astray.

This episode highlights a crucial truth often overlooked by the beauty industry: using products designed for the wrong skin condition doesn't just waste money—it can actively harm your skin.

Listen now to discover what your skin may have been trying to tell you all along.

Dermatologist Debriefs is back with another fast-paced, myth-busting session. In this episode, consultant dermatologist Dr Stefanie focuses on the deceptively tricky forehead and explains why treating it with botulinum toxin demands much more than a steady hand.

She starts by mapping the frontalis muscle—from hairline to brow—and shows how habitual “brow lifting” carves horizontal lines into the skin. You will learn why relaxing that muscle can leave some patients feeling unexpectedly heavy-eyed, why true eyelid ptosis is rare, and how thoughtful dose adjustments—or even skipping the forehead entirely—avoid the problem. Dr Stefanie also unpacks the two-centimetre safety zone, dissects the dreaded “Mephisto” eyebrow, and reminds listeners that botulinum toxin is a prescription-only drug in the UK.

Dr Stefanie also looks at some of the alternatives such as collagen-stimulating injectables and energy-based devices such as high-intensity focused ultrasound, explaining where they fit into a personalised plan. Whether you are new to cosmetic treatments or refining an existing routine, invest eight crisp minutes with Dr Stefanie before anyone comes near your forehead.

Infrared saunas are all the rage right now. But what happens when rosacea-prone skin meets all that warmth? In this episode, dermatologist Dr Stefanie pulls back the curtain on infrared therapy. She explains, in plain language, how invisible infrared energy differs from everyday UV rays, why we register it as heat, and how that temperature rise can set off the flushing cycle common in rosacea.

You’ll learn why far-infrared saunas heat you from the inside out, and how to weigh the promised benefits against the very real risk of a flare. By the end, you’ll have a straightforward framework for judging any heat-based treatment—no advanced physics required.

Have another wellness trend on your mind? Send your questions and let Dr Stefanie separate fact from fad in future episodes.