I am afraid none of the soaps for acne actually work. So there is no best soap for acne, as such. Treatment of acne depends on the severity of acne. Clearasil contains benzoyl peroxide and is a reasonably good treatment for acne. However if you feel that is not enough then I will have to […]
Question i have pimples and have scars of pimples sir so i have want to take treatment of laser theorapy is it right to remove all pimples and scars on my face permenantly Answer Many Thanks for contacting me online. I am not quite sure I understand your question. Are you asking if LASER is […]
Question good after noon sir…….sir i have 5 moles in ma body which s.neck .nose .hand…..sir i m …..feeling very shame for this problem……….please tell what can i do to remove this problem. Thanks Answer Many Thanks for contacting me online. As a rule I would advice against getting moles removed for ‘cosmetic’ reasons. There […]
Hyaluronic acid acts as a filler when injected in. Not when rubbed on to the skin! Fillers are useful for some patients with acne scarring and one should avoid getting treatments from unqualified/ untrained professionals.
Acne is an inflammatory skin problem seen usually over the face in young patients. During the rapidly growing teenage years sebaceous glands over the face and scalp become very active under hormonal influence and discharge excessive oily secretions. Compounded by hormonal and genetic induced narrowing of the skin pores into which these glands open, oil […]
Black heads are pores blocked by skin scales, dirt and hardened fat. White heads are similar but covered by a thin skin layer. Bacterial infection in these blocked glands results in accumulation of pus and discharge. Dr.Sasi Attili Consultant Dermatologist
Acne is an extremely common, embarrassing problem affecting teenagers and young adults all over the world. Rarely disease persists into or starts in adulthood. Left untreated acne can cause severe problems with scarring and pigmentation. With effective treatment however, acne can certainly be cured (though well controlled is probably a better word as one cannot […]
Salon facial peels are performed by technicians who have no medical knowledge regarding skin diseases or their treatment. Over the years, we have seen a number of patients with irreversible side effects from facial cosmetic procedures performed by unqualified personnel. Some facial cosmetic procedures can make acne (and other skin problems) worse. Dermatologists are specifically […]
Face powders along with sweat or oily creams can form a paste and block the natural skin pores, thereby aggravating acne. Some perfumes in powders and creams can also cause troublesome rashes and irreversible pigmentation. In general it is best to avoid make up if possible. However women find it extremely embarassing to go out […]
Should I change my Diet? Does diet/ fatty food affect acne? Historically the role of diet in acne was thought to be a myth. However recent studies have suggested that diary products and foods with high glycaemic index can influence hormonal and inflammatory factors, which can increase acne prevalence and severity. Studies have been inconclusive […]