One of the common causes of hair loss is hair breakage itself. Now, how do you identify whether your hair loss is due to hair breakage or is it a loss from the root. If you observe the tips of the hair in a hair loss from the scalp, you will often be able to see a small bulge which is there at one of the tips of the hair and this indicates that it has been shed from the root. On the other hand, in a breakage, you will not see that and in fact if you observe your hair, you can see that different lengths of hair are being lost from the scalp. The most common causes of hair breakage are the amoun ..read more

All of us have only one skin and we all are also blessed with some amount of hair. Obviously, it has to last for lifetime and hence proper care and maintenance is highly imperative. Non-healthy treatment of hair especially abusing the hair by using hair dryer frequently can cause physical damage to the hair shaft. This means increased dryness of the hair and hair shaft breakage. On the other hand, if you want to use a hair dryer, what dermatologists usually suggest is to use it occasionally, maybe once a week. Also, it is better to keep it at the lowest setting available to give you the improv ..read more

According to dermatologists, recently there has been an alarming increase in the number of fungal infections in both young and old. The fungus which is called ‘Tinea corporis’ is a common fungus which is present in most of us. Here, what happens is that the fungus is a natural resident but when there is increased sweating or increased friction between the inner thighs, then the fungus gets a place to lodge and start an infection. What makes this worse is that India being a tropical country, people sweat more and everybody is forced to work in the offices wearing formal clothes for a long perio ..read more

Skin tags are a very common condition which is usually related with aged people. Skin tags are extra growths on the skin usually seen in the neck area. It can also occur in the face and in the under-arm area. Skin tags these are usually associated with ageing, increased weight, diabetes etc. However, if you suddenly come across extra skin tags, one thing that you have to worry about is that whether you have gained weight recently. It could also happen in pregnancy which is quite common and also in patients who are developing diabetes. But if you don’t have any of these problems but still have ..read more

As compared to other parts of the body, the skin under the eyes is very thin and extremely delicate. This skin area is almost 10 times thinner than the rest of the face and has very few oil glands, resulting in lack of moisture. Making facial expressions that include smiling, squinting, frowning and blinking lead to the muscles in the under-eye area to exercise more and when this factor is combined with frequent rubbing of eyes, exposure to the sun, smoking and stress, the end-product is wrinkles and dark areas around the eyes. Dark circles can also be caused by allergies, lack of sufficient s ..read more

While pregnancy is a beautiful phase as you nurture a new life inside your womb, it does leave its marks on your body in the form of stretch marks. These are basically scars that develop when the skin stretches or shrinks rapidly. This abrupt change results in the rupturing of the supportive collagen and elastin under the skin. However, not every woman develops these stretch marks during pregnancy which are associated with other situations too. These include rapid weight loss or weight gain, growth spurts common during puberty, prolonged topical use of corticosteroids and rapid muscle growth w ..read more

No matter the age, acne can be really annoying and when it flares up during the adult years, it becomes downright embarrassing too. Acne can develop in your 30’s, 40’s or even 50’s. In some cases, it doesn’t develop during the teen years, but perks up in adult years instead. A number of causes have been implicated for adult-onset acne, some of which are mentioned below: Hormones  Estrogen and progesterone levels have been associated with acne flare-ups. Pregnancy, menopause, certain times of the menstrual cycle as well as changing birth control pills or IUDs have been positively implicate ..read more

Warts are outgrowths on the skin that come in different shapes, sizes and textures. They are caused by infection of the top layers of the skin by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Warts are generally harmless and can appear on literally any part of the body ranging from the face to the base of the feet. When broken skin comes in contact with the virus, it can lead to rapid growth of the skin in that area creating a raised growth that may look like a cauliflower and feel rough to the touch. However do note that there are different types of warts with some appearing as long thin skin outgrowths t ..read more

With advancements in medical care, techniques for aesthetic improvements of the skin have also become more effective. Facial peels, also known as chemical peels employs the safe use of mild acidic solutions to exfoliate off the upper layers of dead cells on the skin’s surface, and expose the smoother young skin beneath. The treatment process can take up to 30 minutes after which the skin starts shedding off the upper layers over a period of one week. For long-term results, your dermatologist will advise you to go for 3 sittings with a gap of 4-6 weeks in-between each session. Here are some of ..read more

Times are changing and looking young and fresh is becoming an important factor in the corporate world. Not just women, but men too are increasingly conscious of maintaining their looks and looking younger than their age. The skin plays a major role in affecting the way one looks. Maintaining an unblemished clear complexion isn’t always easy as there is pollution, stress and unhealthy diets to pull its natural gleam down. Your dermatologist might suggest a chemical face peel for you. This procedure basically peels off the damaged upper skin layers to improve its overall appearance. But then whe ..read more