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

White spots on skin: myths & facts about vitiligo

Is there any treatment for white patches on my skin? Are they contagious? Will my children get them too? Should I avoid any food items? Read on to find all the answers.

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!

Choosing the best shampoo for your hair

What are the ingredients of a shampoo? Which type of shampoo to use in your hair type? How frequent should shampooing be done? Read on to know all about shampoos!

Hair straightener irons: what you need to know

Use of thermal appliances is a very popular technique for hair straightening. Flat iron is the most popular hair straightener device. If used incorrectly or too frequently, hot devices can have damaging effect on your hair.

Are skin tags dangerous?

Skin tags are invariably harmless tumors of the skin that cause no symptoms and do not become cancerous if left untreated. Most patients want them removed because of their cosmetic unacceptably.

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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