We have been running a series of polls on facebook to test user general knowledge on various dermatology questions. In the latest poll that ended last week (access it by clicking here). The questions asked were actually quite simple: Washing powders are the commonest reason for allergic skiin rashes Using Biological washing powders prevents skin […]
Quite pleased to get my name in a news item!!: Man cures painful eye infection with 99p jar of honey | Mail Online. http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/99p-jar-of-honey-cures-one-man-s-painful-eye-infection-.html http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/weird-news/2012/07/25/scots-dj-claims-99p-jar-of-honey-has-cured-infection-in-prosthetic-eye-86908-23912646/ Check out this link for more information on the effects of honey on the skin.
Itching can easily be controlled by taking an antihistamine like benadryl 25mg 3-4 times a day or hydroxyzine 10-25 mg tablets 4-6 hourly. In addition using 1% menthol cream as required and more importantly a moisturiser like eucerin every few hours, to make sure the skin never dries up, makes a big difference. In addition […]
Pigmentation is the skin is produced by specialised cells in the skin called melanocytes. These are present in everybody in equal numbers, including people of dark or lighter skin colours. This might come as a surprise as one would expect more melanocytes in someone of darker skin colour. However the only difference in someone with […]
There is nothing really called ‘best treatment for acne’, as it all depends on the type and severity of your acne. In mild comedonal (black and white heads) acne creams containing benzoyl peroxide/tretinoin/will help. However in moderate acne with pustules, one would also need topical and or oral antibiotics for 3-6 months. Women with acne […]
The best treatment for dry skin is to use a moisturiser containing 10% urea, 3-4 times a day, as required. In addition, it is important to avoid soaps and detergents on the skin. Obviously underlying causes for dry skin like atopic dermatitis, thyroid disease etc need to be looked into and treated as required.
Question: sir ..this is urgent..due to gaining excess weight off late..i reduced my amount of food intake..though i usually ate healthy foods and did not reduce my intake to a huge amount..but recently i have been witnessing some change in my facial skin..with my complexion turning darker..facial skin texture being poor and dull..i don’t know […]
Question: I NEED A PRESCRIBTION TO WHITEN MY SKIN TONE I WANT IT 3 TO 4 SHADE LIGHTER THAN MY NORMAL ONE AND I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN AS WELL.THANKS Answer: I would certainly be happy to help. However, I will not make false promises and make you believe that you can become like a caucasian […]
Question Hi, I need to know how safe is to take Glutathione pills for skin whitening. I’m NOT black, I’ve got a rare skin colour, more like a light browny beige, the thing is I produce lots of melanin with sun exposure, so my arms, hands, neck and FACE gets terribly darker in less than […]
Question: I have this chafing thats been worrying me for 3 months now (between sept & nov). Its between my inner thighs. I hve been applying johnson baby powder to relieve the irritation. The irritation is unbearable towards the middle of the day at work, even if the powder is applied. I move around a […]