DermaBlogs

29/10/2021

14/05/2021

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13/05/2021

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29/12/2020

Don’t let cold winters ruin your lovely skin..

😌 Let your skin glow by following basic and simple tips.

🧴Daily and frequent usage of moisturiser is the key.

🩺 Consult board certified dermatologist for any skin, hair & nails issues.

10/11/2020

🧴Sunscreens are the most important skin care product.

🌅Due to depletion of ozone layer, risk of skin damage and skin cancers has increased in recent past. Sunscreens will block these harmful rays and protect from photo damage.
🌦That’s why Always wear Sunscreen in all seasons.

🆒Sunscreens not only protect against pigmentation/ tanning , they can also
- maintain even skin tone
- moisturise the skin
- used as primer before make up
- reduce pigmentation risk in acne prone skin.

👍🏻So, ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN EVERYDAY, NO MATTER YOUR SKIN COLOUR OR TYPE.

🩺 Always consult dermatologist for skin, hair and nail related issues

05/11/2020

🧴Moisturisers play an important role in maintaining skin health and hydration.
😮They are the second basic step in daily skin care routine.
☺️They are commonly prescribed by dermatologists in their day to day practice.
👍🏻They form the major step in controlling a few skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis etc.
😃Nowadays, active ingredients like collagen, keratin, ceramides, peptides and sunscreen agents are also added to moisturisers to give photo protective and anti aging properties.

Moisturisers are of three types
1️⃣Emollients
2️⃣Humectants
3️⃣Occlusives

😮Face moisturisers are different from body moisturisers
🆗Lotions are preferred for the body and creams/gels are preferred for face mostly.
Ideally, one should apply moisturiser
✅2-3 times in a day
✅Apply adequate amount to cover the concerned area
✅Apply on a slightly wet surface

🧴So don’t forget to moisturise daily and repeatedly in all seasons

👆🏻Click on the link in the bio for more info
🩺 Consult Dermatologist for any skin, hair and nail related issues.

02/11/2020

💦How you cleanse your face can make a difference in your skin conditions and appearance.

🧼Cleansers are the most commonly used hygiene products.

✅ They are the first step in daily skin care regime.
✅ They are useful in removing dirt, pollutants & makeup from skin.
✅ They are usually made up of surfactants, moisturising agents, binders, fragrances, preservatives etc.

Choose cleanser based on your skin type like
• Oily skin type - lathering cleansers
• Dry skin type - non lathering moisturising cleansers
• Sensitive skin type - non irritant, non alcoholic and non fragrant

A Best Cleanser should be
1️⃣ Non irritant
2️⃣ Non comedogenic
3️⃣ Mild in nature
4️⃣ Hydrating in nature

🧴Always apply moisturiser and sunscreen after cleansing.

Following the above instructions can give you good results with cleansers. 🌟 Remember, they are meant only for cleansing purposes. They alone cannot alleviate any skin conditions.
👩🏼‍⚕️So consult your dermatologist to know more about cleansers that best suit you.

📢 Share and spread the awareness.

👆🏻Click on the link in the bio for more info

🩺 Consult Dermatologist for any skin,hair and nail issues.

29/10/2020

✊🏻On World Psoriasis day, let’s take a pledge to
✅ Seek Dermatologist’s consultation as soon as possible
✅ Spread the correct awareness of the disease
✅ Stop the stigma and support our loved ones suffering with psoriasis
✅ Don’t indulge in self medications or fall for scams claiming permanent cures.

🙅🏻‍♀️ Psoriasis is not cosmetic condition.
It is genetic, auto immune, metabolic and chronic skin condition which requires prompt and proper treatment.
It doesn’t spread from one person to person.

*️⃣ It is important to get it checked and treated as early as possible to avoid lifelong complications which can be debilitating to one’s life.

✅Regularly and repeated application of moisturisers, avoidance of triggering factors and maintenance of good health are important in controlling the disease.

👩🏼‍⚕️So book an appointment with your dermatologist to get all your queries cleared now.

🩺 Consult Dermatologist for any skin,hair and nail

28/10/2020

*️⃣ Even though eczemas are chronic and not curable, they can be kept in remission by following simple preventive measures even at home.
1. Moisturization
2. Avoidance of triggering factors
3. Following your doctors advice

*️⃣ These three form the pillars for successful management of eczema.

📢 Share and spread the awareness.

👆🏻Click on the link in the bio for more info

🩺 Consult Dermatologist for any skin,hair and nail issues.

26/10/2020

ATOPIC DERMATITIS - THE MOST COMMON
ℹ️Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema is the most common eczema. Around the world, 10-20% of children and 3-4% of adults suffer from Atopic dermatitis.

ℹ️ It is a chronic skin condition characterised by
- Very severe itch
- Red inflamed skin
- Recurrence and remissions are quite common.

ℹ️ Atopic dermatitis usually occurs in infancy and childhood. It can also occur in adult life. It can be associated with allergy and asthma. That's why it is important to get it treated as soon as possible to avoid long term complications.

ℹ️ Many internal and external triggering factors are responsible for relapses and recurrences of the disease. They include :
•Genetics
•Auto immunity
•Dry skin : when skin is dull, dehydrated and damaged, it acts as a portal for allergens and microbes leading to inflammation and infection
•Sweating & saliva : they can incite itching.
•Stress
•Extremes of climate
•Junk food especially chocolates, jams, ketchups and any colored food item.
•Harsh chemicals and irritants etc

ℹ️ Symptoms & Signs include
~ Itching
~ Dry Skin
~ Skin Rashes
~ Secondary infections
~ Thickening & pigmentation.

ℹ️ Usually Atopic Dermatitis subsides in many children as they grow older But it can recur if one is exposed to the trigger factors or the skin remains excessively dry
That’s why it is important
✅To get it treated as soon as possible by dermatologist
✅Avoid triggering factors
✅Moisturise , Moisturise, Moisturise
✅ Educate the child about the condition and encourage them to be proactive in their treatment.

*️⃣ The key to successful AD management is lifestyle modification and taking appropriate care of one’s skin.

📢 Share and spread the awareness.

👆🏻Click on the link in the bio for more info

🩺 Consult Dermatologist for any skin,hair and nail issues.

@ Hyderabad

24/10/2020

🙏🏻This Dussehra let’s take a stand to fight against the most frightening menace - Steroid abuse/misuse

💊Steroids are most commonly and widely misused medications.
🙄There is major misconception that oral or topical steroids are used for every skin condition like acne, pigmentation, skin infections etc.
🧴Many “unlabelled fairness creams” have steroids in them which will lead to irreversible side effects

🤔Why there is increase in Steroid abuse/ misuse ?
- Unregulated and unsupervised usage by public
- No proper awareness
- Prescribed by non doctors
- Dispensed by chemists as OTC products
- Development of dependency leading to topical steroid addiction.
- Suggested by friends, pharmacists or near ones as “fairness cream” or “all in one” creams. ( This is quiet common)

😱Continuous usage of topical steroids can lead to TOPICAL STEROID DAMAGED FACE with severe complications like
- acne
- pigmentation
- stretch marks
- redness & telangiectasia ( dilated tiny blood vessels on face)
- dryness with itching & burning sensation.
- thinning of skin
- unwanted hair growth
- skin cancers etc
These complications sometimes can be irreversible too.

🙅🏻‍♀️So Do not use Steroids without proper counselling and dermatologist’s approval.

🚫If you are using any steroids without doctors prescription, STOP IMMEDIATELY AND SEEK HELP.

🙅🏻‍♀️Say No to Steroid abuse/misuse
🙅🏻‍♀️Say No to Topical Steroid Addiction
🙅🏻‍♀️Say No to fairness creams or beauty creams without proper labelling

📣Educate yourself and spread the awareness

👆🏻Click on the link in the bio for more info

🩺 Consult Dermatologist for any skin, hair & nail related issues.

@ Hyderabad

22/10/2020

📢Eczema Awareness Month

📢Eczemas are a group of skin conditions associated with itching, inflammation and irritation over skin.

📢They are triggered by dry skin, allergens, irritants, harsh chemicals, stress, internal factors etc

📢Few preventive measures include
✅ apply non fragrant moisturisers daily and in all seasons
✅ avoidance of triggering factors
✅ consult dermatologist without any delay
✅ diet rich in omega fatty acids
✅ Never use topical steroids without doctor’s consultation

📢 Share and spread the awareness.

👆🏻Click on the link in the bio for more info

🩺 Consult Dermatologist for any skin,hair and nail issues.

19/10/2020

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💄Cosmetics : Cosmetics are beauty products that cover up or enhance the appearance and attractiveness of a person. For example make up products like foundation, concealer, nail paints, hair dyes etc. they temporarily adorn and beautify the skin. They don't usually have any active ingredient that cures or modifies one’s skin or hair condition.

🧴Cosmeceuticals : They form a bridge between cosmetics and pharmaceutical drugs. They are usually available as OTC products and don't require a doctor's prescription for usage.
Usually an active ingredient is added to the product to enhance the functionality and beauty of skin. Alpha hydroxy acids, vitamin c, vitamin e , supplements, topical retinoids are few examples of cosmeceuticals.

💊Prescription drugs/ pharmaceutical drugs : Pharmaceutical drugs can modify, change and cure diseases. They are usually backed with evidence based research and undergo many regulations and scrutiny. A doctor's prescription is mandatory for usage of these drugs as there is a certain time period, doses to use. Complete counselling and understanding of the drug is important for the drug to work efficiently and to avoid dangerous side effects.

✅So it is important to discuss with your dermatologist and choose products that best suit your skin and hair to avoid unforeseen complications.

🩺Consult Dermatologist for any skin hair and nail issues.

17/10/2020

OTC products have become part and parcel of health and personal care for everyone today. From cough, cold to skin care, they are used left right and centre by patients daily. They are one of the soaring markets and have clearly taken over the personal care industry globally. All of us must at least have few or too many OTC Products lying in our health & beauty basket.
The term Over-The-Counter (OTC) refers to a medication that can be purchased and used safely without a medical prescription or professional help. They can range from topical products like shampoos, conditioners, face washes, sunscreens, moisturisers etc to few oral medications like supplements, anti histamines, pain killers etc.

Why do Patients choose OTC products ?
Many patients even prefer OTC products to medicated or prescription drugs because
Easily available, accessible and quick fix.
Patients don't have time or can't make time for doctor's appointments because of busy life.
Immense awareness and advertisements about health and beauty care products over social media platforms.
Marketed as safe or natural or chemical free.
Easy on money.
Used as an alternative to medicated drugs.

Though OTC products can be like a bridge between patients' problems and their need for instant solutions, one has to be aware of what they are applying or ingesting and if it is really needed for them or not, as to avoid unforeseen reactions or complications which can appear either immediately or after few days and sometimes these reactions can be life threatening too (especially with oral medications).

In many countries, there are regulatory bodies that keep a check on OTC products so that they are safe and effective to use without doctors consultation. But in India, there are few lacuna regarding the definition and regulation of OTC products. So be careful and cautious next time you buy OTC products online or from a chemist..!!

Clink on the link in the bio for more info..!!

13/10/2020

COVID 19 pandemic has posed many challenges and hurdles worldwide.
Wearing a mask and washing hands have become pivotal in fighting against the novel virus. In doing so, many skin issues like dryness of hands, acne flare up, friction etc.
As such, corona virus is also associated with skin symptoms.

✅So it is important to consult dermatologist immediately if you develop any skin or hair issue.

😊By following above mentioned skin and hair tips, few problems can be avoided.

Do follow safety precautions without fail to stop the spread of the disease ✋

👆🏻Click on the link in the bio for more information

08/10/2020

Yes it’s true.. 😃

Just like your personality.. your skin type is unique...
Knowing and understanding one’s skin type is as important as knowing what products to use.. 😌

Skin type determines
- your daily skin care routine
- propensity to develop certain skin conditions
- what products or ingredients suits you etc

So that’s why it’s important to assess one’s skin type for effective care and healthy skin.

Clink on the link in the bio for more info 👆🏻

05/10/2020

“Flawless skin is the most universally desired human feature,” - Desmond Morris.

And for Flawless skin, practising daily skin care routine is important.

🔹Daily skincare routines have a significant long-term effect on the overall quality of a person’s complexion.

🔸Protection, prevention, cleansing, and moisturizing are the key components of an effective skincare routine.

Click on the link in the bio to find out more 👆🏻

02/10/2020