Delhi Skin and Hair City by Dr. Shankila Mittal

05/12/2025

STOP! ✋ Agar aapko hair fall hai, toh yeh 6 minute ki video aapke liye must-watch hai.

Stem Cell Therapy ko Dr. ne Hindi mein samjhaya hai!

Are PRP and GFC therapies no longer giving you the results you expected for your hair fall? 🤔In this detailed video, Dr. Shankila Mittal (MBBS, MD Dermatolo...

04/12/2025

Low Iron? Low B12? Low energy? It's time to fix your hostel diet! 💡

Stop relying on unhealthy canteen snacks! We're breaking down simple and effective ways to boost your vitamins and protein without needing a full kitchen.

🥣 Overnight Oats: Soak 'em up with seeds and nuts!

🧀 Paneer & Veggies: Protein boost on the go.

🥗 Sprouts & Salad: Fiber for a happy gut.

🚫 A BIG NO to Maggi and fried snacks!

What's your go-to healthy hostel snack? Tell us below! 👇

25/11/2025

✨ A Journey From Misdiagnosis to Full Recovery ✨
When this little boy first came to me, he had already gone through painful injections for a diagnosis he never actually had. He was told it was alopecia areata… but something didn’t add up.

On closer examination, his hair loss pattern, scalp texture, and history pointed toward tinea capitis — a fungal infection, not alopecia areata.
A simple change in diagnosis changed everything.

We stopped the unnecessary treatments, began the right antifungal therapy, and slowly watched his scalp heal and his hair start to grow back — naturally, confidently, pain-free.

Months later, his mother travelled all the way from Ladakh just to thank me. She brought homemade goodies, shared old photographs, compared them with his current hair growth, and couldn’t stop smiling. Moments like these remind us why correct diagnosis matters more than anything else.

Swipe to see his transformation — and the power of listening, observing, and treating the root cause. ❤️

🩺 Key Takeaways
• Not all hair loss in children is alopecia areata
• Tinea capitis can mimic patchy alopecia
• Accurate diagnosis prevents unnecessary treatments
• Early intervention = faster, safer recovery

If you or your child is struggling with unexplained hair loss, don't ignore it — the right diagnosis can change the entire story.

21/11/2025

✨ My AM–PM Routine for a Natural Glow ✨

A lot of you ask, “How is your skin so glowing?”
Truth is—there’s no magic. Just consistency. 💛

Here’s my simple AM–PM routine that I follow daily:

🌤 AM Routine

• Gentle Cleanser
• Vitamin C Serum
• Lightweight Moisturizer
• Sunscreen (most important!)- face,neck and arms

🌙 PM Routine

• Cleanser
• vitamin C serum
• Hydrating Moisturizer Retinol/ peptide full face
• Under-eye cream

And I never skip my neck and hands- they need care too!!

Along with this, I maintain:
✨ Good sleep
✨ Low stress
✨ Healthy diet
✨ Regular exercise
✨ Monthly laser toning
✨ MNRF every 3 months
✨ Skin boosters for hydration

Simple routine + small skin procedures = long-lasting glow.

13/11/2025

Ye Patient humare pass aai apne problem lekr...☺️❤️
Ab ye itni khush hai ki ... Aap dekh hi skte ho 🤗
We recorded this video with the patient's permission.

03/11/2025

💡 How to Get Brighter, Healthy-Looking Skin

1️⃣ Stop over-washing your face 🧼
Washing too often strips your skin barrier — making it dull and dehydrated. Twice a day is enough.

2️⃣ Add an anti-ageing serum (like retinol or peptides) ✨
These boost collagen, smooth fine lines, and keep skin firm and youthful — helping you glow longer!

3️⃣ Don’t skip moisturizer if you have oily skin 😮
Dehydrated oily skin looks darker and patchy. Light gel-based moisturizers actually make it brighter.

4️⃣ Avoid lemon or toothpaste on face 🍋🚫
They irritate skin and increase pigmentation. Big myth — they don’t lighten skin.

5️⃣ Add probiotics (gut health = glow) 🦠
Digestive issues can make skin dull. Curd, fermented foods, or probiotic capsules help inner glow.

6️⃣ Sleep with clean pillowcases & satin covers 😴
Dirty fabric traps oil and causes breakouts, killing glow. Satin also reduces friction.

7️⃣ Don’t forget neck & hands 🙌
Uneven tone often comes from ignoring these — apply same skincare there too.

31/10/2025

Hair supplements itne saare hai market mein- Biotin, proteins, gummies, melts- kya le aur kya nahi!!
Detailed video to make you understand how to choose your own hair supplemnts. I’ll break down how to choose the right hair supplement based on your specific needs — whether it’s hair fall, thinning, or lack of shine. 🧠💆‍♀️

🎥 Watch now to make an informed choice and stop wasting money on the wrong products!

Are you wasting thousands on hair supplements for hair fall without seeing results? 🤔 In this video, Dr. Shankila Mittal (MBBS, MD Dermatology, Maulana Azad...

27/10/2025

☀️ Why You Need to Check Ingredients in Your Sunscreen!

Some common sunscreen molecules can actually harm your skin, mess with your hormones, and even damage coral reefs. Let’s break it down 👇

🚫 Unsafe / Controversial Sunscreen Molecules
Certain chemical filters like Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate), Homosalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone (if not stabilized), and PABA can cause hormonal imbalance, allergic reactions, and oxidative stress on your skin.
These ingredients can get absorbed into the bloodstream (as per FDA studies) and are best avoided — especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

💚 Safe Sunscreen Molecules (Dermatologist-Approved)
If you truly care about your skin’s health, switch to sunscreens that use safe, non-irritating filters such as:

- Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide → They form a protective layer on your skin, not in it! Safe, gentle & reef-friendly.
- New-Gen Filters like Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150 → These are advanced European filters that provide high UV protection, long-lasting stability, and lightweight texture — perfect for Indian oily skin types!

💧 Best Sunscreen Type for Your Skin
Sensitive / Acne-Prone: Stick to Mineral sunscreens (Zinc oxide + Titanium dioxide)
Oily / Combination Skin: Use Hybrid sunscreens with Zinc + Tinosorb filters
Dry Skin: Try Moisturizing chemical sunscreens with Tinosorb filters
Pregnant / Breastfeeding: Go 100% Mineral Only for maximum safety

❌ Avoid Sunscreens That Contain:
Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Homosalate, unstable Octocrylene, fragrance, or alcohol (especially if you have sensitive skin).

✅ Choose Sunscreens That Mention:
✔️ “Broad Spectrum” (UVA + UVB protection)
✔️ “PA+++” or “PA++++”
✔️ “Reef-safe”
✔️ Contain Zinc oxide / Titanium dioxide / Tinosorb / Uvinul

✨ Remember: Sunscreen is your everyday armor — but only if it’s safe. Protect your skin wisely, not blindly. 🌞💖