“Doctor, how to use lemon on the face? Is it good or bad? What are the side effects?” These are the questions, that I come across in my dermatological consultations, regarding the use of lemon on the face. I have seen both excellent results and worst rashes with the use of lemon on the face. As a dermatologist, I DO NOT recommend…
Dr Surbhi is a consultant dermatologist with 15 years of experience. Her passion is to cure skin patients by lifestyle, precaution and reducing stress. HOW TO CONSULT DR SURBHI? You can consult Dr Surbhi in two ways: VISIT AT CLINIC: Dr Surbhi skin clinic is situated in Sector 6 market Panchkula. Please click on this link to find full details about the clinic: https://dr-surbhi-dermatocare-skin-hair-clinic.business.site…
Atopic dermatitis (AD) or infantile eczema or baby eczema is the most common cause of dermatitis in children. Our body comes in contact with the environment through skin, nose, lungs and eyes. Therefore, children with atopic dermatitis might have family members with one of the following problems: Skin – allergy, urticaria, dry skin, itching Lung- asthma, allergic bronchitis Nose- allergic…
Have you lately noticed round dry patches on the face of your child? No! They are not, because of vitamin or calcium deficiencies, neither they indicate worm infestations. So, what are they and how do you manage them? These are most commonly caused by low-grade eczema termed as Pityriasis Alba. This article will help you understand the reason for getting…
Baby genital skin care becomes very important in the case of little ones because of their inability to take care of their genitals themselves, coupled with the inability to perceive or express the concerns of this area. Knowing your child’s needs becomes critical, during this stage, and this article helps you in doing the same. How to take care of…
“My son gets rashes which feel like the pricking of needles every year when the weather gets hot and humid. Is this heat rash? What causes heat rash? How to prevent it? How to treat it?” Yes! This is a typical presentation of sweat rash, heat rash or prickly heat dermatologically termed as Miliaria Rubra. I will address all these…
Fungal infection of skin also called ringworm, tinea or daad is rising in India. Not only that it is not responding to treatments easily. The main causes of the increase and resistance of fungal infections are: Application of steroid creams on ringworm. Overuse of antibiotics Use of insecticide and pesticides has increased the level of fungal spores in the environment. Fungal elements are…
“Doctor, If we do not eat antibiotics daily to prevent infection, then why do we use antibacterial or antimicrobial soaps or hand sanitizer daily on our skin?” The reality is regular use of antibacterial soaps might not only increase the chance of getting infected from superbug but also contribute to extinction of aquatic life. FDA is reconsidering the safety of…
“Do you have brittle, peeling or splitting nails? Do you have difficulty in growing them long? Do you feel they are getting softer and weaker?” Onychoschizia is the term used by dermatologist for the nails that are brittle i.e. they might get soft, dry, weak and split or peel off easily. Brittle nails are common in women and can affect…
Beautiful, healthy, shiny and smooth nails are what we all desire. Nail care for getting beautiful and healthy nails involves careful cutting of nails, healthy diet, following Do’s and Don’t of nail care, taking a simple precaution, and timely dermatologist visits for nail problems. This article is a quick guide written by our dermatologist on how to care for your…
Dr Surbhi, MD has many accolades to her credit including University topper and triple gold medal during her medical graduation. Her passion is to treat skin problems with lifestyle changes, medicines and minimum procedures.
Dr Surbhi, MD has many accolades to her credit including University topper and triple Gold medal during her Medical graduation. Her passion is to treat skin problems with lifestyle changes, medicines and minimum procedures.
