Stork Bites or Lucky Omens? Demystifying the Birthmark
1 in 10 babies are born with birthmarks. Contrary to popular belief, birthmarks are not just brown or black, but can be red, pink, white, blue, purple, yellow or even…
The Birth and Rise of the Meterosexual Male
The ‘New Age’ man loves the mirror just as much as his female counterpart. They are willing to invest time and money into grooming their skin, hair, physique and clothing.…
The Caffeine Conundrum
The effect of caffeine on our body – both good and bad – is hotly debated and highly controversial even amongst health experts. Opinions vary and there has never been…
The Dark Side of the White Beauty Obsession
All across the world, women of color aspire to have lighter and ‘brighter’ skin. African women want caramel skin, Asian women want olive skin, Arab women want a peaches and…
The Modern Man’s Guidebook To Healthy & Handsome Skin
Today’s man is very aware and conscious about self-grooming and flawless skin. The motivation may vary from professional demands, relationships, remarriage, fashion dictates or peer pressure. Dermatologists like me have…
The Relation Between Our Skin and “Second Skin”
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Our clothes form our “second skin”, which provides us with protection against the elements, besides conferring modesty. But for many…
The Working Girl’s Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
I recently had a baby. I worked till the 37th week of my pregnancy, and now, 3 months after my delivery, I am back at the clinic. I had a…
TitBits About Your Zits
Tired of being called ‘Pizza Face’? Acne does not discriminate based on gender, race, age, wealth or social status. Acne is controlled by hormonal fluctuations that are hard to tame.…
Top 10 Pediatric Dermatology Queries Answered
There are some questions a young mother has always wanted answers to, but was too afraid to ask her busy doctors. There is a lot of confusion and misinformation when…
Top 10 Sunscreen Queries Answered
1. Why does our body need sunlight?Our bodies require a certain amount of natural sunlight to produce Vitamin D, in order to keep our bones strong and support our immune system.…
“Unclench” Your Lifespan
Man, woman, child or pet- each one of us has experienced stress in one form or the other at some point in our lives. Studies conducted by the American Association…
Your Skin In Pregnancy
Congratulations! You are pregnant! You look forward to it with a lot of excitement, coupled with a good dose of trepidation. Your body will now go through a sea-tide of…