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 […]
