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

Hair fall: how much is too much?

While hair fall is a common condition, most people aren’t sure as to how much hair fall should be considered worrisome & worth going to a doctor. Many causes of hair fall resolve on their own & don’t need a visit to your doctor.

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.

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.

Dark Circles under eyes – do’s and don’ts

Under eye dark circles can be improved by following some basic lifestyle modifications. Here we discuss some do’s & don’ts to get rid of dark circles.

Botox – myths & facts explained by top cosmetic dermatologist

Botox is a very popular cosmetic treatment these days, yet many people have a lot of confusion, and even fear, regarding its use. We interview renowned cosmetic dermatologist, Dr Parminder Chaman, to seek out the answers.

BB cream or CC cream: what’s the difference?

What are BB creams? And what are CC & DD creams? Can I replace my moisturiser & sunscreen with just a BB cream? Read on to know all.

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.

How to get rid of too much sweat?

What are the lifestyle modifications for reducing sweating? Do antiperspirants and deodorants help? What is Iontophoresis?

Skin-whitening with Glutathione: is it safe?

What is Glutathione? Does it really work for skin-whitening/skin lightening? ? How safe is it to use Glutathione? All your queries answered here.

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?

Prickly heat – how to get rid of sweat rash?

What is sweat rash or prickly rash? How does prickly heat rash develop? How to prevent & treat prickly rash?

Hair perming – what you need to know

What is hair perming? How is perming done? When should one avoid going for perms? This article tells you all about getting curls for your hair.

What is keratin hair straightening?

What is the difference between keratin hair straightening & hair rebonding? How to choose which technique would better suit your hair straightening needs? This article help you out.

Hair rebonding – how safe is it?

What is hair rebonding? Is some special hair care required after rebonding? Can rebonding also be harmful to hair?

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