Dr Xand's Con or Cure

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Friday 11 October
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Season 2 Episode 12 of 15

Dermatologist Deirdre Buckley discusses the risks of long-term steroid use as a treatment for Eczema and Dr Xand points out the dangers of drinking too much salt water as 'saltwater flushing' trends on social media. ENT consultant Andrew Swift looks at some devices that claim to stop snoring and neuropsychiatrist Dr Laura McWhirter discusses one of the rarest conditions in the world - Foreign Accent Syndrome. Plus, the truth behind claims that using sun-beds before going on holiday can prevent sunburn

Dr Xand's Con or Cure airs on BBC Two HD at 8:00 AM, Friday 11 October. (Subtitles, repeat, sign language.)
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Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
Medical ➝ Health
Ashley John-Baptiste
Presenter
Alexander Van Tulleken
Presenter
Karen Donnelly
Series Producer
Brendan Hughes
Executive Producer