These days, it is a must to wear masks and maintain social distancing because of the corona virus. In this COVID-19 era, masks play a vital role in reducing the spread of the virus. However, because of their widespread usage, a lot of people have begun to develop skin problems because of it. Various skin …
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What is Tinea (Ringworm)? Tinea is an itchy superficial fungal infection that can involve the skin, hair and nails. It is also termed “dermatophytic infection”, “dermatophytosis” and “ringworm”. “Ringworm” is a misnomer since it is not a worm infection but rather, it is a fungal infection. However, it is still called that as it resembles …
Melasma is a common skin condition in which dark brownish patches develop on your skin. It’s also called chloasma, or the “mask of pregnancy,” when it occurs in pregnant women. The condition is much more common in women than men, though men can get it too. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90% of …
Vitamin C (Vit. C) is one of the most abundant antioxidants which is available from various natural sources such as citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, papaya and broccoli. In our last article, we took a look at the benefits of vitamin C. But there are many things you should know before starting Vit. C. …
Vitamin C (Vit. C) is one of the naturally occurring antioxidants in nature. Humans lack an enzyme required for the synthesis of Vit. C and must acquire it from natural sources such as citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, papaya and broccoli. Traditionally, Vit. C-rich foods like lemons were carried by sailors on long journeys …
Do you have acne? Have you ever wondered what causes acne and how to get rid of them? Have you ever popped a pimple only to later on require intervention from a skin doctor to remove the pigmentation or scarring? Do you want to know some of the tips on how to prevent acne from a certified dermatologist? Then look no further because here are some of the most important things to know about acne.
Urticaria (hives) is a skin condition characterised by wheals which are skin coloured to red swellings of variable size which can occur over any part of the skin and remain for a few minutes to several hours. They are usually associated with itching and may be acute or chronic. Urticaria treatment can sometimes be difficult …
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Urticaria (hives) is a common skin condition where the affected person develops red to skin coloured bumps in the skin with or without itching. It may be acute (less than 6 weeks) or chronic (more than 6 weeks). We take a look at a number of popularly held beliefs about allergy. But are these just …
Urticaria (hives) is derived from the Latin word “urtica” which means “to burn”. They are characterised by wheals which are superficial skin-coloured or pale skin swellings, usually surrounded by erythema (redness) that lasts anything from a few minutes to 24 hours. Usually, they are very itchy and sometimes, it may have a burning sensation. Angioedema …
If you have read our previous article about laser hair removal and want to know more about the procedure and the pros and cons associated with the procedure, keep reading. The Cons! It is a long process: A session of laser hair removal on the upper lips takes less than a minute. However, it takes …