Don’t let scars become memories All about Scars, Stretch Marks & Their Treatment In popular culture, scars are often portrayed with a sense of romance, where the scars on your body are made out to be a reflection of the experiences you have had. This to me is at best an incomplete idea and at worst just plain silly. The reality is that scars more often than not, draw unnecessary negative attention to a person and most of my patients treat them as an unwanted feature. What exactly is a scar and how is it formed? When you injure your […]

Trending Aesthetic Procedures for Brides-To-Be and Grooms-To-Be A major life event like one’s own wedding brings out the desire in a person to look their absolute best. Also, the increased understanding of the role of a dermatologist in improving one’s aesthetic appearance means that a dermatologist is often contacted by the bride-to-be or the groom-to-be, even before the wedding dates are finalized. The list of aesthetic goals that patients now come up with can range from the obvious to frankly speaking quite extreme. It is also the job of a dermatologist to help the person set realistic goals for their […]

Your guide to a blemish free skin post acne breakouts Acne is one of the most prevalent conditions in young adults across the globe and sometimes it can last far beyond those early years too. In fact, one can keep experiencing acne throughout their adulthood triggered by events that cause changes in the levels of hormones like irregular periods, menopause, etc. The most troubling aspect of acne though is the fact that after one experiences as breakout, the marks, spots, and scars can last really long. This article aims at helping you keep your skin free of marks and blemishes […]

A novice’s guide to scientific skin care The what, why and how of basic skin care.   The legendary Prince once said, “It takes years to become an overnight success”, this is true for all walks of life including the health of your skin. The online and offline market places are full of ‘instant solutions’ for every conceivable skin care need. But in my years of practice as a dermatologist, I am still to come across any true miracle cures that can solve skin problems instantly. The only thing that truly works miracles are consistent skin care habits. Good Girls […]