An important step in any skincare routine involves keeping your skin clear of excess dirt and oil. Soap removes dirt and sweat from your body, leaving your skin feeling clean and refreshed. Some normal soaps can be too harsh. In this case, a gentle bathing bar can be a better choice for source
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy red patches covered with white scales and associated with itching. Looking for a way to ditch the itch? The best way to manage and control your symptoms is to see a […]
Day temperature is rising now and it will be more in upcoming days. Exposure to sunlight for long period leads few complications from mild sun allergy to life threatening sun stroke. Always keep in mind the adage, “Between eleven and three, stay under tree”. The blazing sun and the scorching heat can be unforgiving, […]
Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that causes loss of skin colour characterized by white to pale pink patches and is a progressive hypo-melanosis. Melanocytes (Pigment-producing cells) are destroyed in certain areas or stop functioning in vitiligo conditions. It affects people of any age, gender or ethnic group. It’s not medically dangerous and not contagious too,
Fungal infections occur when immune system cannot control the invading fungus or fungus takes over a large area of the body. There are fungi that naturally lives on body. Like microbes there are few harmless fungi and few cause infections. Some symptoms are: Fungal skin infections are very common and typically grow on areas of […]
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory condition which affects the skin. The condition causes inflamed, red, flaky and itchy skin, often around the knees, elbows and scalp. Psoriasis is believed to affect 1 to 2 % of population, affecting all ages, races and genders. What could be the cause? The actual cause is unknown. Immune modifications, […]
Everyone’s skin is different in tone, texture and features. Its needs and strengths will change over the course of your life. Skin’s health is influenced by several factors including pollution, stress and sun damage that over time chip away at your complexion and make it more prone to roughness, wrinkles, age spots, bruises and sagging. […]
Dry skin is a common problem which is usually not serious. But it is uncomfortable and unsightly. It occurs at any age for many reasons. Skin becomes dry when it loses too much water or oil. Skin is the most vulnerable organ for environmental factors like hot and cold weather; low humidity. REASONS Age: As […]
What is Dandruff? Dandruff is a mild form of inflammatory disorder of skin in which small pieces of dry skin flake off from the scalp. Many people believe that dandruff is caused by poor hygiene but it is not true. Researchers are still finding the cause and common triggers are oily skin, stress, cold and […]
Psoriasis is an immune mediated inflammatory disorder of skin. It comes with raised, red and scaly patches typically on the back of elbow, front of lower leg, scalp and back. The causes for psoriasis are not known yet but immune system and genetics play a major role as trigger factors. The skin cells of affected […]