Understanding Excess Hair Growth in Women Body hair is normal, and it exists for an evolutionary reason of keeping us warm. But too much of anything can be a warning signal of something unusual going on in your body. Our society over centuries has normalized the view of feminine beauty as not having body hair. While most women take this in a stride and establish their means of getting rid of body hair, some women have a harder time than others because of the thick hair growth they experience. All women have body hair, but the main difference between typical […]

 Keep your tresses summer ready It’s no secret that the summer sun can damage your skin. And while you go out of your way to protect your skin, your hair gets left behind in the process. Which means hair which started out perfectly summer-ready, finds itself dull, lustreless and frizzy mess within a few weeks. So, how does the summer affect your hair? The sun’s UV rays dries out the hair shaft and roughens the cuticle (yes, the outer layer of the hair shaft is called the cuticle). The sun also affects the cortex (the inner core of the hair), […]

Your Next Dermatologist Visit, Made 10X More Effective “I have fixed an appointment with a dermatologist for my acne. I hope it works out. Oh wait! But I have also have marks and scars. The cherry on the cake? My uneven skin tone and dry skin patches. I have been meaning to talk to someone about my hair fall too. What should I talk about first? Will all my questions be entertained? Will the doctor be annoyed if I ask too many questions?” Every First-time Patient Ever I have been a practicing dermatologist for a long time now and believe […]

40s can be the new 20s Your Guide to skin care in 40s Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. – Nathaniel Hawthrone As our 40s set in, a lot of us are set into routines in our careers and at our homes. Some of us have made healthy lifestyle choices in our 30s while some are making resolutions to do so in the coming 40s. I believe irrespective of our situations and our choices below is some advice that goes a long way to keep you looking young and perky.   But, before you think 40s skin […]