Glutathione for skin lightening March 5, 2022 Glutathione (GSH) either as oral supplements or IV drips as skin lightening agents are the […]
Skin changes during pregnancy January 19, 2022 Pregnancy, one of the most beautiful journey for a women, but it can be associated […]
Acids in Skincare September 7, 2021 We’ve all heard of acids such as glycolic acids, and if you’re acne prone- salicylic […]
Dark circles: More than meets the eye August 18, 2021 Dark circles though very common, can be difficult to address. Many factors are involved in […]
Understanding oily skin July 6, 2021 Oily skin medically done as a “Seborrhoea” is described for skin that feels greasy, looks […]
Dark spots post acne May 29, 2021 Medically termed as “Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation” or PIH, these are dark brown to blue to […]
How to store skincare products? May 10, 2021 I got a few questions on how to store skincare products when one is living […]
Vitamin B5 in skin care April 15, 2021 Vitamin B5 is also called Panthothenic acid which comes from the greek word “Panthos” meaning […]
An update on body acne (truncal acne) March 20, 2021 I’ve written post on this a while ago, and not much data was available then […]
Red scars or Post inflammatory erythema February 28, 2021 Post acne erythema are also called post acne erythema or macular erythema. They are persistent […]
Cracked feet, Corns and Calluses January 18, 2021 Be it cracked feet, corns or calluses, everyone of us has suffered from either of […]
Atopic eczema: On the rise January 12, 2021 Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by recurrent acute flares […]
Pityriasis alba December 27, 2020 A skin condition better known as “Khaid” in my mother tongue : Khasi. Pityriasis alba […]
Christmas gift guide December 13, 2020 Do you have loved ones who enjoys a skincare or even just trying out as […]
Winter skin care December 1, 2020 I recently visited my hometown, Shillong in the north eastern part on India during the […]
Paraben in skincare and cosmetics November 15, 2020 Parabens have been been used since the 1920s safely as preservatives in skin care products, […]
Do pimple patches work? November 9, 2020 Do you often get your breakouts just before one event? Have you ever used Pimple […]
Are antiperspirants and deodorants safe? October 30, 2020 Aluminium has been shown to possess some undesirable biological effects on human body and exposure […]
How to achieve the best results with your skin care regimen? July 20, 2020 How many times have you tried an anti-aging or anti-acne creams or a brightening serum […]
Chemical peels: the modern day equivalent to Cleopatra’s beauty regimen July 13, 2020 The quest for youth and beauty dates back to centuries ago when Cleopatra allegedly bathed […]
Freckles or Sun spots? July 10, 2020 The beauty standards of this world fuelled by unrealistic expectations through social media has made […]
Melasma: the number one facial pigmentation June 29, 2020 As I was growing up I’ve seen my mum and most of my aunts trying […]
Fungal Acne: A misnomer. Medically it’s called Pityrosporum folliculitis June 10, 2020 Acne is such a common condition that to an untrained eye, all red bumps (papules/pustules) […]
Understanding hair fall May 26, 2020 We have all, at one point in time, dealt with excessive hair fall that alarmed […]
Biotin: the lack of science behind its use as a hair supplement May 21, 2020 Continuing my hair care series, I thought this topic is definitely worth writing about. Biotin […]
Prickly heat : Another nuisance of the summers May 8, 2020 Summer is here is various parts of India!!! Its hot, its humid, we’re sweating and […]
A dermatologist’s take on DIY skincare May 1, 2020 As a dermatologist, I’m a firm believer in evidence based medicine. We study dermatological issues […]
Hair oils: Science behind its use in hair care April 21, 2020 Hair oil application has been the basic hair care remedy for beautiful, black, luscious hair […]
Dandruff : What you need to know. April 17, 2020 Dandruff is part of a common dermatological condition called “Seborrhoeic dermatitis” with dandruff being the […]
The wedding glow April 10, 2020 I’ve been slacking with creating new content for the past few months, its been difficult […]
A taste of Coffee for your skin and hair September 2, 2019 Coffee and tea has become the key to a great day. Majority of us start […]
Azaelic acid for your skin care August 13, 2019 Azaelic acid is one of the most underrated active skin care ingredient which is found […]
Controversies regarding sunscreens July 22, 2019 This is in continuation the my “All About Sunscreens” post. There are a few controversies […]
All about sunscreens July 15, 2019 Sunscreens are the number one skin care product every dermatologist swears by. In the Western […]
Retinoid for fighting pigmentation, acne and ageing skin. June 23, 2019 As part of the series for active ingredients for pigmentation and as a continuation to […]
Niacinamide- the “magic” behind fairness cream? June 10, 2019 As the hunt for white skin continues especially in a country like India, where “pale, […]
To pee or not to pee? The tale of the Jellyfish sting. May 29, 2019 Summer is here and the beach is on our mind! Sunburns and sun safety are […]
How to deal with Truncal Acne? May 24, 2019 Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is one of the commonest reason for a patient […]
Vitamin C for skin care May 21, 2019 When I first read the chapter on “Nutrition in Dermatology” during my course of residency, […]
Do we need to fear the sun? May 9, 2019 There is nothing like a bright sunny summer day to lighten up your mood. The […]
Do you know your Skin Type? May 7, 2019 Dermatologist used a scale called Fitzpatrick scale or Fitzpatrick skin type (FST) to classify the […]
The Journey Begins May 6, 2019 Hi, I’m Dr Naphi, I started this blog so that I’ll be able to share hoping that it will help you better understand dermatological issues and care for it accordingly.