No Appointment Necessary
Red Light Masks, SPF & Ageing... What Really Makes a Difference?
08 Jun 2026
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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
You might be going away on holiday or you might be thinking about going.
There is a lot of debate online about whether we should be using sunscreen.
Chapter 2: What are the myths surrounding sunscreen and its effectiveness?
The only thing that's actually known to prevent ageing is ****. How do you know when one's a problem and one's just a mole?
Any skin lesion that hasn't healed within three weeks is something you should get checked. With adult acne, particularly for women, it is mainly ****.
Every single time I go on any social media, I'm met with a barrage of women looking like Star Wars. Do they work?
I don't actually have anything bad to say about it, apart from the social media claims are a bit extreme compared to .
Right, it's really fun answering the door while you're wearing it. Maybe I'll just wear it for that. Highly recommend.
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Chapter 3: How can you check your skin for changes and what should you look for?
My name is Cherry Healy, but you can call me Chezza or Chesney, but you can't call me Jeff. That's where the line is.
No Jeff. My name is Dr. Amir Khan and I am a GP up in Bradford, but once a week I come down here to record this podcast, No Appointment Necessary.
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Absolutely.
Chapter 4: What causes adult acne during perimenopause and menopause?
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This week's check-in is all about skin. From sunburn to suspicious moles, acne to ageing, red light therapy. Is it really worth it or is it... The Quiz!
This episode is brought to you by The Independent Pharmacy.
Now, we've all been there. You've got something on your mind, something a bit personal. The last thing you want is the three-week wait just to talk to someone about it.
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Chapter 5: Are red light therapy masks effective for skin health?
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