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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The simplest and best solution for healthy skin is application of a non-perfumed simple moisturiser (should not be very oily, if using on the face) along with a Sunscreen (of an SpF of at least 30). Most over the counter expensive/ branded cosmetics do not produce any physiological effects on the skin and that is […]

As a rule, most soaps tend to dry out the skin and are not suited for anyone with dry-skin problems. However, for the common man on the street without skin problems, it wouldn’t make any difference whatever he/ she uses. Te best soaps however are ones that retain moisture on the skin 9should be pH […]

Pigmentation occurs (1) when acne or any inflammatory lesions heal (2) due to the combined effect of naturally oily skin and Sunlight and (3) as a natural protective mechanism against harmful UV radiation from Sunlight. A qualified Dermatologist should be able to help with your problem.   Dr.Sasi Attili Consultant Dermatologist

Dark circles are a huge problem in people of dark skin and can be a result of a number of factors. 1. Deep set eye-sockets making shadows appear under the eyes 2. Dehydration 3. Lack of sleep 4. Itchy/ inflammatory skin diseases like eczema may also be responsible for darker skin. The skin around the […]

Microdermabrasion is a general term for the application of tiny rough grains to buff away the surface layer of skin. All of the action in microdermabrasion takes place at the topmost layer of your skin, wherein it superficially and painlessly abrades (like fine sandpaper) the surface of the skin. This has an effect of encouraging […]

The two main types of microdermabrasion (Diamond microdermabrasion and crystal microdermabrasion) have a common principle i.e they use a pen device to vacuum the surface of the skin which has been abraded. The two types differ in the mechanism used to abrade the skin. One uses a jet of fine crystals blown on to the […]