Most people believe that one has to follow a daily ‘skin routine’ to prevent ageing and maintain/ promote healthy skin.  As a result, cosmetic giants have taken advantage of the gullibility of the common man/ woman. Cleansers/Toners and various other cosmetics are promoted to no end. But, does it really matter which cleanser and which […]

  Chances are you have suffered from skin irritation at least once in your life. Skin irritation can cause a lot of discomfort along with all the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Itching and burning sensations are the major complaints of people that are having an irritated skin. It is not a pretty sight to […]

  I had recently blogged about a new & exciting therapy Fat reduction treatment called Cryolipolysis. I decided to enquire about the machine to see how much it would cost, so that I could offer it to interested clients. I therefore sent an enquiry via the CoolSculpting UK website. I was called this evening by […]

This topic caught my eye last night, while watching a program on TV. Made me realise that as a supposedly net-savvy Dermatologist, I am a bit far behind in catching up with technology. In my defence, there have been a number of sham fat reduction devices promoted in recent years and this has led me […]

Contact Dermatitis is an extremely common problem, caused by an allergic reaction to various substances coming in contact with the skin. An itchy, flaky skin rash is the commonest symptom. Common forms of contact dermatitis include Hand Eczema, Eyelid Dermatitis or Facial Dermatitis. People with a history of childhood eczema/asthma/ hay fever are particularly prone […]

Although keratosis pilaris (KP)- commonly known as Chicken Skin- is a harmless condition, everyone who is afflicted with it wants to get rid of it as soon as possible to restore smooth, normal-looking skin. Chicken skin results from the buildup of protein that causes an acne-like bump to form when it clogs the skin’s hair […]

There are various risk factors for skin cancer. Below is a standard questionnaire I get patients who see me to fill in, while waiting for their appointment. Try and answer these questions for yourself. If you are of Skin Type I or II and or say yes, to any of the other questions below, you […]

A number of patients I see admit to covering up moles on exposed areas with a plaster, or applying a high factor sunscreen specifically on moles that they are worried about.  Which is a better practice? A research paper published in JAMA Dermatology earlier this year, tried to address that question: Impact of Sunscreens on Preventing […]

Are you a ‘green’ person who likes to wash your clothes in the ‘Eco’ mode and save energy? Well, think again! Fungal infections are extremely common. Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Tinea infections, Pityriasis versicolor, Onychomycosis etc are various skin diseases caused by fungi. Treatment of these diseases is relatively easy, with various antifungals, topical and […]

Stress does not only cause problems with your mental health but can also aggravate skin diseases and make your skin look ugly. It may not be obvious but the mind and the skin are intertwined. A lot of skin problems are rooted in the disturbed psyche. Experts are calling this new phenomenon psychodermatology. It is […]