Glutathione (GSH) either as oral supplements or IV drips as skin lightening agents are the […]

Pregnancy, one of the most beautiful journey for a women, but it can be associated […]

We’ve all heard of acids such as glycolic acids, and if you’re acne prone- salicylic […]

Dark circles though very common, can be difficult to address. Many factors are involved in […]

Oily skin medically done as a “Seborrhoea” is described for skin that feels greasy, looks […]

Medically termed as “Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation” or PIH, these are dark brown to blue to […]

I got a few questions on how to store skincare products when one is living […]

Vitamin B5 is also called Panthothenic acid which comes from the greek word “Panthos” meaning […]

I’ve written post on this a while ago, and not much data was available then […]

Post acne erythema are also called post acne erythema or macular erythema. They are persistent […]

Be it cracked feet, corns or calluses, everyone of us has suffered from either of […]

Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by recurrent acute flares […]

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

Do you have loved ones who enjoys a skincare or even just trying out as […]

I recently visited my hometown, Shillong in the north eastern part on India during the […]

Parabens have been been used since the 1920s safely as preservatives in skin care products, […]

Do you often get your breakouts just before one event? Have you ever used Pimple […]

Aluminium has been shown to possess some undesirable biological effects on human body and exposure […]

How many times have you tried an anti-aging or anti-acne creams or a brightening serum […]

The quest for youth and beauty dates back to centuries ago when Cleopatra allegedly bathed […]

The beauty standards of this world fuelled by unrealistic expectations through social media has made […]

As I was growing up I’ve seen my mum and most of my aunts trying […]

Acne is such a common condition that to an untrained eye, all red bumps (papules/pustules) […]

We have all, at one point in time, dealt with excessive hair fall that alarmed […]

Continuing my hair care series, I thought this topic is definitely worth writing about. Biotin […]

Summer is here is various parts of India!!! Its hot, its humid, we’re sweating and […]

As a dermatologist, I’m a firm believer in evidence based medicine. We study dermatological issues […]

Hair oil application has been the basic hair care remedy for beautiful, black, luscious hair […]

Dandruff is part of a common dermatological condition called “Seborrhoeic dermatitis” with dandruff being the […]

I’ve been slacking with creating new content for the past few months, its been difficult […]

Coffee and tea has become the key to a great day. Majority of us start […]

Azaelic acid is one of the most underrated active skin care ingredient which is found […]

This is in continuation the my “All About Sunscreens” post. There are a few controversies […]

Sunscreens are the number one skin care product every dermatologist swears by. In the Western […]

As part of the series for active ingredients for pigmentation and as a continuation to […]

As the hunt for white skin continues especially in a country like India, where “pale, […]

Summer is here and the beach is on our mind! Sunburns and sun safety are […]

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is one of the commonest reason for a patient […]

When I first read the chapter on “Nutrition in Dermatology” during my course of residency, […]

There is nothing like a bright sunny summer day to lighten up your mood. The […]

Dermatologist used a scale called Fitzpatrick scale or Fitzpatrick skin type (FST) to classify the […]

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.