By Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili, Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist Oral sunscreen pills are supplements marketed for skin protection. Oral sunscreen pills are not proven to prevent skin cancer. Some contain Polypodium leucotomos, a tropical fern extract, while others contain antioxidants, carotenoids or vitamins. But can these supplements actually prevent skin cancer? The short answer is […]

Babchi (bakuchi) is a traditional herbal treatment for vitiligo, used alone or as an ingredient in products such as Whit-Care cream. Although there is some preliminary evidence that babchi preparations may stimulate repigmentation, reliable clinical evidence for individual commercial formulations remains limited. Natural ingredients are not necessarily safer: babchi contains compounds capable of causing significant […]

A serum IgE test, allergen-specific IgE test, RAST test, or skin prick test can help answer a specific clinical question. A positive allergy test does not automatically prove that an allergen causes eczema, urticaria, or another skin problem. Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili is a UK-trained dermatologist and board-certified dermatopathologist. He evaluates complex skin disease and […]

Choosing a sunscreen for pigmentation is more complicated than simply selecting the highest SPF on the shelf. UVA protection for pigmentation matters because UVA contributes to immediate pigment darkening, persistent pigmentation and photoageing, while repeated small exposures can accumulate over time. Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili is a UK-trained dermatologist and board-certified dermatopathologist who assesses patients […]

SPF 30 vs SPF 50 are commonly compared when choosing sunscreen, but these numbers do not simply represent percentages of UVB protection. This explanation is convenient, but it can make the differences between sunscreens appear smaller than they really are. SPF works as a biological protection factor based on the ultraviolet dose needed to produce […]

Most rashes, pigmentation changes, infections and hair problems begin and end in the skin. Occasionally, however, skin signs of internal disease can provide an important clue to changes involving blood sugar, hormones, blood fats, nutrition or other organs. Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili is a UK-trained dermatologist and board-certified dermatopathologist. This combination of clinical dermatology and […]

Patients comparing Endolift vs fractional CO₂ laser are often told that both treatments stimulate collagen and tighten skin. That statement is broadly plausible, but it does not tell us whether they are equally effective, whether one is superior, or which anatomical problem each treatment is best suited to address. Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili is a […]

If you are considering a HydraFacial in Visakhapatnam, it is worth deciding first what you actually want the treatment to achieve. HydraFacial can make the skin feel cleaner, smoother and more hydrated, and some people notice a temporary improvement in brightness and texture. However, treating acne, pigmentation, uneven skin texture or signs of sun damage […]

Scalp threading for hair loss has emerged as a procedural option for androgenetic alopecia and female-pattern hair loss, usually involving absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) threads placed beneath the scalp. The proposed benefit is that insertion creates controlled tissue injury and a wound-healing response that may influence follicular activity. As a UK-trained dermatologist and dermatopathologist, Dr. Sasi […]

The long-term effects of Botox are often discussed as though smoother expression lines and slower facial ageing are the same outcome. They are not. Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili is a UK-trained dermatologist and board-certified dermatopathologist who evaluates skin ageing by separating muscle activity from changes in the epidermis, dermis, facial fat, supporting ligaments, and deeper […]