Welcome to Dermacosm Blog
Skin care tips & latest scientific updates regarding skin diseases, products & procedures.
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.