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Question I have terrible psoriasis and I’m dreading baring my skin with summer approaching. What’s the latest treatment? W. Harris, Surry Hills, NSW. Answer Dermatologist Dr Jo-Ann See explains that psoriasis is a skin condition partly caused by overactive T-cells in the immune system triggering an inflammatory reaction in the skin. This causes skin cells […]

Question: Could you please tell me what makes a lipstick long-wearing? I’m so confused by matt/demi-matt/cream/gloss formulations. Please explain! Sonia Schwartz, via email. Answer: “The longest lasting lipsticks are matte,” says Poppy King, colour designer for Prescriptives and former lipstick creator. “They have a high level of pigment and no shine. Pigments come in a […]

Question: Why does my hair colour fade so quickly in summer and what can I do to prevent it? P. Burke, Fitzroy, Vic. Answer: While long, hot summers and lazy days at the beach are some of the best things about living in Australia, a less desirable side effect is overexposure to the sun and […]

What do you need this January to burn off those festive excesses? Check out our counter below to how many minutes of moderate or high intensity activity you typically need to do to burn off common Christmas fare. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get moving and get back in shape this […]

A health scare prompted TV host Kerri-Anne Kennerley to improve her eating and exercise habits, with remarkable results. Now she reveals her weight-loss tips so you can follow her lead and get healthy at home. Last summer, the usually unsinkable Kerri-Anne Kennerley had lurched to the end of an exhausting year, when she and her […]

There was an ongoing joke in my family that I had been adopted. Neither my older sister nor I looked like either of my parents, however it was my flaming red hair and pale, freckle-less skin that definitely made me an original in the family. My long-legged limbs also stood out when surrounded by short, […]

Question: My eight-month-old Labrador is frightened of the vacuum cleaner and the lawn mower. I have tried giving her treats while the noise is occurring but it has not helped. Strangely, she is fine with other loud noises such as thunder and trucks. She is a guide dog puppy and I am concerned that these […]

Question: I am a 70-year-old lady living alone and am considering buying a female Dogue de Bordeaux for company and security. Would appreciate your comments. Leigh Wilson Answer: The Dogue De Bordeaux, also known as a French Mastiff, has been used over the centuries as a guard and hunting dog, so they do indeed make […]

When I was at university a close friend of mine, Kylie, got engaged. Not only was I to be a bridesmaid at her wedding but I also had the pleasure of organising her hen’s night. We were typically rowdy 23-year-olds and of course the night — complete with three male strippers — got completely out […]

Question Is it appropriate for the mother of the bride to wear a black dress? If not, what would you advise? I don’t want to wear a fuddy duddy suit as everyone seems to be suggesting. Sue Thomas, via email. Answer Traditionally, black would not be the ideal colour for the mother of the bride. […]