Dr Xand's Con or Cure: Season 1, Episode 8

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We explore the dangerous side effects of some common acne medications and reveal the best tips and tricks for healthy, clear skin.

Plus, long Covid. 2.2 million people in the UK are suffering from it. Joanna Herman is a consultant in infectious diseases and suffers from long Covid herself. She struggles with everyday chores, and after 33 months, is still unable to return to work.

Also, we examine one of the latest social media health trends – covering your mouth with tape while asleep to help with breathing, snoring and bad breath. Does it work? Is it dangerous? Dr Xand has a view on it.

And, we investigate the unregulated world of therapists. With no qualifications or certification needed to legally call yourself a therapist, it's an industry rife with scam practitioners. We meet Jake and Laura, who struggle with mental health issues, but when they tried to get help, they were given bogus treatment that not only cost them hundreds of pounds but caused them more harm than good.