The science of skin care, dermatological problems and tips on studying dermatology.
Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by recurrent acute flares of erythematous (red) itchy skin rash with all without some oozing. Atopic eczema (AE) usually starts in infancy (< 1 year) or during childhood. Some children outgrow the disease while for maturity it may persist into adulthood. AE can also…
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A skin condition better known as “Khaid” in my mother tongue : Khasi. Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition mostly seen in children & adolescents between 3-16 years of age “Pityriasis” refers to the fine scales and “Alba” refers to the pale hypo-pigmented patches. These pale patches are mostly seen on the cheeks, arms,…
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I recently visited my hometown, Shillong in the north eastern part on India during the last few days of November and it was already cold especially at night. The water was freezing cold as well. The first thing I noticed was my skin felt extra dry, with visible patches of dry spots. My lips were…
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Dr Naphi on Derm 