Skin Health and Disease

A vast majority of women I met in my practice insist that they have very “sensitive skin”. This could mean anything from dry and tight skin, or acne-prone skin, or…

Can our skin and hair reflect the stress that we’re feeling? Are there any skin disorders which can reveal deep-rooted psychological anxieties and adjustment disorders? Learn more about skin ailments…

Almost everybody struggles with facial pigmentation. Especially so, if you are female, over 20, and are a woman of color. There are over 20 different varieties of facial pigmentation and…

Ever wondered about the veracity of Old Wives’ Tales and household remedies? Some of these beauty related myths are so deeply entrenched into our minds, that I find it impossible…

1. Your pimples will go away eventually This is not always true. Most men will outgrow their acne by their late 20s, as a man’s body does not go through…

Everyday, millions of men, women and children, participate in sports and sport related activities. Some of the most frequent injuries related to such activities, affect the skin. Besides, athletes spend…

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…

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 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…