Beyond The Feed: Module 3 of 6

Module 3: Viral misinformation versus low-reach truth

The most practical module: a field guide to the misinformation patients are bringing into clinic now. It starts with the anatomy of a viral health claim, then covers:

• Research repurposing: rosemary oil, bakuchiol, and a sunbed advert built on a misread UV study

• Topical steroid withdrawal: the gap between how clinicians and the public understand it, its effect on MHRA patient leaflets, and no moisture therapy

• Ancestral skincare: from beef tallow and raw milk to genital sunning