One common concern individuals with darker skin face is tanning with exposure to UV radiation… Read more: How long does a skin tan last?

Glutathione (GSH) either as oral supplements or IV drips as skin lightening agents are the… Read more: Glutathione for skin lightening

Pregnancy, one of the most beautiful journey for a women, but it can be associated… Read more: Skin changes during pregnancy

We’ve all heard of acids such as glycolic acids, and if you’re acne prone- salicylic… Read more: Acids in Skincare

Dark circles though very common, can be difficult to address. Many factors are involved in… Read more: Dark circles: More than meets the eye

Oily skin medically done as a “Seborrhoea” is described for skin that feels greasy, looks… Read more: Understanding oily skin

Medically termed as “Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation” or PIH, these are dark brown to blue to… Read more: Dark spots post acne

I got a few questions on how to store skincare products when one is living… Read more: How to store skincare products?

Vitamin B5 is also called Panthothenic acid which comes from the greek word “Panthos” meaning… Read more: Vitamin B5 in skin care

I’ve written post on this a while ago, and not much data was available then… Read more: An update on body acne (truncal acne)

Post acne erythema are also called post acne erythema or macular erythema. They are persistent… Read more: Red scars or Post inflammatory erythema

Be it cracked feet, corns or calluses, everyone of us has suffered from either of… Read more: Cracked feet, Corns and Calluses

Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by recurrent acute flares… Read more: Atopic eczema: On the rise

A skin condition better known as “Khaid” in my mother tongue : Khasi. Pityriasis alba… Read more: Pityriasis alba

Do you have loved ones who enjoys a skincare or even just trying out as… Read more: Christmas gift guide

I recently visited my hometown, Shillong in the north eastern part on India during the… Read more: Winter skin care

Parabens have been been used since the 1920s safely as preservatives in skin care products,… Read more: Paraben in skincare and cosmetics

Do you often get your breakouts just before one event? Have you ever used Pimple… Read more: Do pimple patches work?

Aluminium has been shown to possess some undesirable biological effects on human body and exposure… Read more: Are antiperspirants and deodorants safe?

How many times have you tried an anti-aging or anti-acne creams or a brightening serum… Read more: How to achieve the best results with your skin care regimen?

The quest for youth and beauty dates back to centuries ago when Cleopatra allegedly bathed… Read more: Chemical peels: the modern day equivalent to Cleopatra’s beauty regimen

The beauty standards of this world fuelled by unrealistic expectations through social media has made… Read more: Freckles or Sun spots?

As I was growing up I’ve seen my mum and most of my aunts trying… Read more: Melasma: the number one facial pigmentation

Acne is such a common condition that to an untrained eye, all red bumps (papules/pustules)… Read more: Fungal Acne: A misnomer. Medically it’s called Pityrosporum folliculitis

We have all, at one point in time, dealt with excessive hair fall that alarmed… Read more: Understanding hair fall

Continuing my hair care series, I thought this topic is definitely worth writing about. Biotin… Read more: Biotin: the lack of science behind its use as a hair supplement

Summer is here is various parts of India!!! Its hot, its humid, we’re sweating and… Read more: Prickly heat : Another nuisance of the summers

As a dermatologist, I’m a firm believer in evidence based medicine. We study dermatological issues… Read more: A dermatologist’s take on DIY skincare

Hair oil application has been the basic hair care remedy for beautiful, black, luscious hair… Read more: Hair oils: Science behind its use in hair care

Dandruff is part of a common dermatological condition called “Seborrhoeic dermatitis” with dandruff being the… Read more: Dandruff : What you need to know.

I’ve been slacking with creating new content for the past few months, its been difficult… Read more: The wedding glow

Coffee and tea has become the key to a great day. Majority of us start… Read more: A taste of Coffee for your skin and hair

Azaelic acid is one of the most underrated active skin care ingredient which is found… Read more: Azaelic acid for your skin care

This is in continuation the my “All About Sunscreens” post. There are a few controversies… Read more: Controversies regarding sunscreens

Sunscreens are the number one skin care product every dermatologist swears by. In the Western… Read more: All about sunscreens

As part of the series for active ingredients for pigmentation and as a continuation to… Read more: Retinoid for fighting pigmentation, acne and ageing skin.

As the hunt for white skin continues especially in a country like India, where “pale,… Read more: Niacinamide- the “magic” behind fairness cream?

Summer is here and the beach is on our mind! Sunburns and sun safety are… Read more: To pee or not to pee? The tale of the Jellyfish sting.

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is one of the commonest reason for a patient… Read more: How to deal with Truncal Acne?

When I first read the chapter on “Nutrition in Dermatology” during my course of residency,… Read more: Vitamin C for skin care

There is nothing like a bright sunny summer day to lighten up your mood. The… Read more: Do we need to fear the sun?

Dermatologist used a scale called Fitzpatrick scale or Fitzpatrick skin type (FST) to classify the… Read more: Do you know your Skin Type?