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Skin care tips & latest scientific updates regarding skin diseases, products & procedures.

How to care for your dry skin this winter

Which skin products should be used in winters? Is sunscreen needed in winters? Which skin products to avoid? Read on to know our tips for winter skin care.

The different types of hair dyes

if you are going to dye your hair, which type should you choose? Do you know the difference between permanent & temporary hair dyes? Which hair dyes cause allergic reactions? Read to know everything!

How to choose an anti ageing cream?

What are the common ingredients present in anti ageing creams? Which one is the most effective? What factors should we consider while choosing an anti ageing cream?

What’s the difference between hair color & hair dye?

Are hair colors and dyes the same? Are dyes stronger than colors? Do they work differently? Read on to clear all your doubts.

Understanding dandruff: basic concepts

What is dandruff? What Causes Dandruff? How Can I Treat Dandruff? This article will help you understand all this, and help you in tackling those dry, white flakes of skin you brush off your collar or shoulders.

Warts – all you need to know

What are warts? What are the different types of warts? When should you see a doctor for warts?

Gray hair – is there any cure?

Hair turns white or gray when the pigment-producing cells or melanocytes stop producing pigment. If gray hair occur in early age, it is called premature graying of hair or canities.

Chickenpox – myths & facts

What is chickenpox? Is there any treatment for chickenpox? Is there a vaccine that can give lifetime protection from this disease? Read on to clear all these doubts.

Bumps on your skin – are they molluscum?

What is molluscum? How does this viral infection occur & spread? How is molluscum treated?

How to reduce an atrophic acne scar?

Most common modalities to effectively reduce acne scars are dermaroller treatment or laser resurfacing by fractional CO2 lasers.

How to use UV Index for sun protection?

The UV Index provides the expected risk of over-exposure to the sun. It is a useful tool to help general public to take steps to reduce ultraviolet radiation exposure.

How to reduce a keloid scar?

What is a keloid scar? How does a keloid scar develop? Read on to know the most common treatment options for minimising a hypertrophic or keloid scar.

PRP for hair loss & baldness: does it work?

What is PRP therapy? Can it help in the treating baldness? How safe & costly is PRP? Read on to know all about this new treatment modality.

Chilblains – all you need to know this winter

Why do chilblains develop in winters? What can I do to prevent development of chilblains? When do I need to visit a doctor? Read on to know more.

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