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…
Do you know what is the most inexpensive, easiest and least time consuming way to get the glow on face and vigor in body? It is breathing in the right way “Pranayam”. Dr Andrew explains the science and advantages of Pranayam in his book “Art of Breathing”. He claims that none of the diseases, whether mental or physical, is beyond the benefits…
Have you given a thought why the prevalence of lifestyle diseases and cancer is increasing? Why the need of anti-aging skin care products has increased? Why people commonly take vitamin or other health supplements? And why this trend is observed in people with good income who have easy access to health providers, living in clean environment, and can afford best…
I was surprised to see a corrosive like potassium hydroxide that can burn skin in the ingredient list of skincare product; however further research revealed that cosmetic authorities approve its use in cosmetics as the pH adjuster. Then, the debate between my simulated brains and cosmetic authorities started. It seemed as if cosmetic authorities was defending itself – “It’s ok! Forget your chemistry lab;…
Corns are area of hard skin seen manly on pressure points of feet. They occur because of content friction or pressure exerted on that particular area of skin either because of faulty footwear or protrusion of underlying bone. They tend to be recurrent because because most people use corn cap in the wrong way or do not bother to remove the…
Do you get red, itchy and swollen toes in winters? Does your problem subside as soon as the weather gets warm only to recur in next winter? You are suffering from what we dermatologist call as “Chilblains or Perniosis”. The treatment of chilblains consists of improving the stagnant blood flow in your swollen and itchy toes. This is done by…
Hand and foot care needs particular emphasis because the skin is thicker here and is exposed to wear and tear of the environment more often. So, you need to wash them to remove dirt and irritants, exfoliate to scrub the thick skin and then moisturise them to restore the soft and supple look. Step 1 is Cleaning: Cleaning of hands…
Are your lips dry, cracked, chapped and flaking? No matter how much and whichever lip balm you use, they do not improve? Could you be suffering from a vitamin deficiency? Are there any home remedies for chapped lips? In this article, I will help you to get rid of dry and chapped lips in 5 simple steps. STEP 1: Apply…
“Doctor, Should I avoid BPA?”Let me ask, “Can you avoid BPA?” Are safer alternatives like steel or glass not affordable? Then what is the confusion! The use of plastic containers in the household should be seriously reconsidered especially during pregnancy and childhood to ensure the normal brain and reproductive development of your child. To know how BPA damages your health…
Triethanolamine(TEA), Diethonlamine(DEA) and Monoethonalamine(MEA) are a group of related compounds that are widely used in skin care products and cosmetics. These ingredients are used as industrial chemical as well. Triethanolamine, Diethonlamine and Monoethonalamine are linked to liver cancer, skin irritation and aquatic toxicity. In this article, I have compiled the conclusions of various studies from Pubmed on MEA, DEA or TEA and its effect . I have deliberately…
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.
