Tips & Advice for Acne

Acne or pimples usually starts in adolescence and might continue till 25 years of age. They are part of hormonal changes till 25 years of age. Therefore,  in this article, I am sharing 15 dermato...

"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 dermatological consultations, regarding the use of l...

"Doctor, what causes adult acne? Why do pimples do not settle at this age? Do I need hormonal treatment?"    Did you know that simple change in lifestyle, recognising the cause, us...

Teens is the time when you gets conscious about your looks, spending hours gazing at the mirror; however all you can see is your biggest enemy “blackheads and pimples”. Did you know the ac...

There has been a controversy regarding the role of diet in acne. However, this study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition proves the role of diet in acne.

“Doctor, Should I stop drinking milk to resolve acne breakout?” Food with high Glycemic Index (GI) cause acne with the exception of milk, which has low Glycemic Index yet causes acne; this...

“Doctor, How to reduce pimples by eating right? Are there any researched dietary tips to reduce pimples?" Yes there are many studies that provide evidence about linkage between diet and acn...

“Doctor, can acupuncture reduce pimples?”

“Doctor, I cannot resist popping pimples out, how should I do it in the right way to avoid scar or mark?” No matter how much counselling we dermatologist do on not touching your pimples ou...

“Doctor, how to get rid of pimples in one day? Are there any researched home remedies for acne?” There are endless number of articles on home remedies for acne, but they lacks authenticity...

Comedogenic ingredient means a particular ingredient which can lead to comedones or black/whiteheads if applied on oily or acne prone skin as determined by rabbit ear assay. If you have resistant...

"Doctor, I usually get red pimples, black/white heads and sometimes big nodular and cystic pimples also occur. Can you suggest a complete guide on acne by a dermatologist?" Ac...

My patient often ask me “Doctor, which is the best pimple or acne remover treatment?” The best option is of course to see a dermatologist. However, this might not be feasible for many. For...

Have you or your child been struggling with acne? If so, you are definitely not alone in that whole thing. There are a lot of people who fight acne on a fairly regular basis, and they are always looki...