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Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Prickly heat – understanding the cause and treatment



“My son gets rash which feels like pricking of needles every year when weather gets hot and humid.”

Yes! This is typical presentation of prickly heat or heat rash, dermatologically termed Milliaria rubra.


  • What is prickly heat?
  • How does heat rash presents?
  • How can I prevent heat rash?
  • When should I visit Dermatologist?

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Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information pupose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin. Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Breathe life into your skin!

This write up is dedicated to Dr Andrew Wells; after reading his book “Art of Breathing”, I realised the most inexpensive, easiest and least time consuming way to get the glow on face and vigour in body is breathing in the right way. Dr Andrew explains the science, advantages and experiences with his patients in this book. And guess what? None of the diseases, whether mental or physical, is beyond the benefits of breathing technique. He admits that “Yoga” from ancient India is the roots of this “Pranayam”; and the scientists are yet to study it.



I am not going to details how it works, but yes this little change in your habit might give you immense peace and health beside radiant skin. So, lets get started:
  1.  Sit upright: Choose a silent place, sit on comfortable couch or floor, take the posture you are comfortable with but keep your spine straight and close your eyes.
  2. Get Conscious of your breath: Begin with paying attention to how you breathe i.e. feel the air moving through your nostrils. It is important to first understand the pattern of breathing before changing it.
  3. Exhale first: Unlike we do normally; try to exhale first through your nostril until your stomach is sucked inside.
  4. Inhale into abdomen: Then inhale back to fill up your chest and stomach, so that your belly moves out with each inhalation.
  5. Breathe deeply, quietly and slowly: Have you ever noticed that your breath becomes fast and shallower when you are tensed or afraid? Repeat the above process slowly, take deep breaths but without making noise as if you are breathing peace into your body.




When can I do this?

Ideally you should practice this breathing technique; first thing after getting up in morning and just before sleeping; even 5 minute each would suffice. Once you get use to such kind of breathing, it can be practiced at any moment especially when you are under stress. Most important is regularity, keep atleast 5 minutes for it twice a day on fixed times.


Does other breathing exercise help too?
Yes!  They do. You can begin with this technique and add another breathing exercises in the morning. YouTube is treasure chest of such videos and demonstrations on “pranayama”; so let us begin now and breathe life into each cell of our body.




Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information pupose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin. Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)

Wednesday, 8 January 2014

Chilblains- redness & swelling of hands and feet in cold weather

Does your hand and feet get red and swollen in cold weather? Do they itch and burn more so on warming them? Does all these problems relieve when summers set in?  If the answer is yes, you are probably suffering from chilblains.




  • What are chilblains?
  • What are the symptoms of chilblains?
  • What is the reason behind getting chilblains?
  • What can I do to reduce the episodes of chilblains in winters?
  • What is the treatment of chilblains?


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Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information purpose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Kindly note all the photographs in this blog are taken from Google images.
 

Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin. Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Pimples beyond teens!

The incidence of pimples is increasing beyond 25 years of age especially in females; is this due to increase in stress levels or because more and more females are now becoming more conscious about their looks or due to more sedentary lifestyle? All of these factors are implicated in increase incidence of Adult onset acne. In this article we would be discussing the reason behind getting pimples beyond teens along with treatment options available with dermatologist.


  • What is Adult acne?
  • How does Adult acne present
  • What cause acne to appear at later age?
  • Does diet rich in fat really increase pimples?
  • When should I visit my Dermatologist?
  • Which treatment is prescribed for Adult onset acne?

Find answers to above questions, by clicking here:


Pimples beyond teens! @ Dermatocare.com 




Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information purpose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Kindly note all the photographs in this blog are taken from Google images.
 

Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin. 
Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Toner- skin care on the go!


Your skin is already exposed to hundreds of cosmetic ingredients, dust, dirt, pollutants, wind, sun etc; do you think it needs a toner to add to the list? Why are we treating our skin as guinea pig in quest of looking beautiful?  Don’t you think your skin needs a time of rest battling away the harmful ingredients and letting the good ones to seep in?




  • What is toner?
  • What are the ingredients in toner and how they help?
  • How do I recognize the toner is alcohol based or not?
  • Is toner a necessary step in skin care regime?
  • How do I choose a right kind of toner for my skin types?
  • How often should I use my toner?


Find answers to above question by clicking here:

Read full article on Toners @ Dermatocare.com



Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information purpose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Kindly note all the photographs in this blog are taken from Google images.
 

Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin. 
Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Face pack-how to, which one and when?


Face packs as the name suggests packs your skin with lot of useful ingredients. In contrast moisturizers, prolonged contact time and larger amount provides an opportunity for the ingredients to seep into the skin deeper and act more efficiently. But this is the very reason a wrong face pack can cause disaster just before the most important day of your life. A right type of face pack can make or break your date!




  1. How does face pack works?
  2. How do I choose right kind of face pack for my skin type?
  3. How often can I apply face pack?
  4. When should I avoid face pack?
  5. What is correct method of applying the face pack?

Find answers to these questions, by clicking:












Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information purpose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Kindly note all the photographs in this blog are taken from Google images.
 

Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin. 
Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Exfoliate- your dead skin away!


Scrubbing is essential step for wholesome skin care because this not only sheds the dead cells but also improves penetration of other creams and face packs. There is no debate on whether scrubbing is important; but choosing the right kind of scrub at right time and using it in right way is what matters!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                     
                                                                                                                          


  1. Our skin renews itself every month then why do we need to scrub?
  2. What are the different methods of exfoliation?
  3. How should I choose my scrub?
  4. How often should I scrub my face?
  5. What is the right method of scrubbing the face?
  6. When should I avoid scrubbing?

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Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information purpose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Kindly note all the photographs in this blog are taken from Google images.
 

Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin. 
Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)

Face wash- how to choose?

Amazon sells around 3,00,000 types of face wash and cleansers. Do we really need so many choices? Can face wash help in washing away your wrinkles, dull skin or dark spots? How do I spot which face wash is best for oily, dry or combination skin type? If you are looking for answers to these questions, then you are at the right place. Here we go!




  • How does face wash works?
  • How do I spot a right kind of cleanser for my dry skin?
  • How do I spot a right kind of cleanser for my oily skin?
  • My face is dry in some areas and oily in other areas, how do I choose my face wash?
  • My skin is sensitive and most of the face wash irritates my face?
  • Can cleanser wash away my dark spots, pimples, wrinkles or dull skin?
  • Can I use soap on my face?
  • How should I wash my face?
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Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information purpose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Kindly note all the photographs in this blog are taken from Google images.
 Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin. 
Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)

Monday, 11 November 2013

Night cream– how to choose?




Night is the time when your skin can imbibe maximum benefit of moisturizer without exposure to make-up, water, sun, pollution or dust.  This also reinforces cleaning your face just before sleep followed by moisturizing.

 




  • Should I use serum, cream or lotions at night?
  • How do I choose my night cream?



For answers, click here,

  

        Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information purpose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Kindly note all the photographs in this blog are taken from Google images.

 


Your invaluable comments, queries and Facebook likes will help me in my effort of Dermato-awareness- working towards healthy, radiant and flawless skin.  Dr Surbhi, MD (Skin)



 

Moisturizers- understanding the basics




Moisturizer is any substance that hydrates your skin and/or prevents the loss of oils from skin. Oils, creams, lotions, serums, gels etc all are different formulations of moisturizer available in the market. Moisturizer that primarily contains ingredients that protect from sun is called sunscreens, the one with skin lightening ingredients is called as fairness creams, one with anti-ageing ingredients is called anti-wrinkle creams and so on.





  • What are benefits of applying moisturiser?
  • Which ingredients are labeled as moisturisers?
  • What are the different types of formulations of Moisturizers available in the market?



Read FULL blog On Moisturisers @ Dermatocare.com



Disclaimer- The content of this page is meant for information purpose only and not not meant for medical use.As everybody skin behaves differently so the author is not responsible for any damage or losses or side effects arising from the use or following the information provided on this page. Also certain topics in this page are still controversial so the author is sharing her views based on her experience and knowledge. Any wrong content or discrepancies in thought are invited for discussions and if needed can be corrected based on the facts. The results expected with skin care products are not universally applicable as each individuals skin behaves differently. The author is not responsible for any adverse event that arises out of following my opinion, however such negative and positive feedback will help me improve. Kindly seek dermatologist advice for skin care, acne, redness, irritation, dark patches or any other skin problem. Kindly note for medico-legal reasons I have not listed prescribed skin care products which are specially formulated according to skin types and are cost effective too. Also, the author has no monetary association with above listed brands, there are thousands of skin care products in the market I have chosen few of them to start with. Kindly note all the photographs in this blog are taken from Google images