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

Mouth ulcers – should you worry?

Why do I keep on getting mouth ulcers? Can mouth ulcers be cancerous? Read on to know how you should deal with mouth ulcers.

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 care tips after using hair color or dye

What special care do I need to take for my colored hair? How frequently should I wash them? What should I avoid? Here are our tips to help you take care after using hair color.

Is using a hair oil really beneficial?

Does hair oil make your hair grow faster, thicker, lustrous or even decrease hair loss? This article provides you with all the facts & busts all the myths.

Why do I sweat too much?

When should sweating be called excessive? What are the causes of too much sweat? When should one consult a doctor for excessive sweating?

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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