Do you know about Alopecia

Hair fall or Alopecia is a common complaint that baffles dermatologist because it’s cause is often difficult to ascertain. Alopecia can be referred to as hair thinning , hair loss or baldness.

There are two types of hair fall – scarring alopecia and Non- scarring Alopecia. In the latter, the damage of hair fall is not permanent to the hair follicles hence the hair can regrow unlike in the case of the former.

Hair loss can have an emotional impact, so it is best to seek treatment if you are uncomfortable with your appearance.

The causes of Hair fall could be many – from unhealthy lifestyle and food habits, Diseases like Anaemia, Tuberculosis, Serious injuries, Difficult labour, Emotional Stress, Starvation or crash diets, Anti Thyroid diets, Cytotoxic drugs, Heredity, Autoimmunity.

There are many treatments that can be of help but make sure you reach out to a certified doctor for assistance.

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Do you know about Acne ?

Acne, commonly known as pimples or acne vulgaris is a disorder of the oil glands. It is a common skin disease, characterized by areas of seborrhea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), nodules (large papules) and scars.

It more often affects skin with a greater number of oil glands, these areas include the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. Permanent scarring may occur.

The appearance of scars varies with skin colour. Some of the large nodules can appear on the buttocks, groin and armpit area, and anywhere else where sweat collects in hair follicles and perspiration ducts.

To know of the various procedures involved in the treatment of acne, visit the doctor.

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Do you Know about Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Reduction is the process of removing unwanted hair by means of exposure to pulses of laser light that destroy the fair folicile. It can permanently reduce hair growth, most effectively in darker, coarser hair.

Laser works best with dark coarse hair. Light skin and dark hair are an ideal combination, being most effective and producing the best results.

Some normal side effects may occur after laser hair removal  treatments, including itching, pink skin, redness and swelling around the treatment area or swelling of the follicles (follicular edema) which rarely last for more than 2 to 3 days.

To know more meet the doctor.

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Do you Know Dermal Fillers ?

Fillers or Dermal fillers or skin fillers are made from highly purified form of hyaluronic acid that mimics the effects of natural hyaluronic acid.

With time, exposure to sunlight and other factors, the hyaluronic acid in the skin diminishes and the skin loses volume and lines and wrinkles appear. 

Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar found in the human body in the skin, cartilage, joints and eyes.  When injected below the surface of the skin, it adds volume to the skin, smoothening unwanted lines and wrinkles.

The role of the hyaluronic acid in skin is to deliver nutrients to hydrate the skin by holding in water and to act as a cushioning agent.

To know more meet the doctor.

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Harmful Effects Of Sun Tan !

Excessive exposure to ultra violate rays (UVA and UVB) of the sun accelerates melanin production in the skin that leads to darkening of exposed skin. Sun tan usually occurs on body parts that are exposed to sun such as, face, neck, arms and legs. Sun tan causes various skin problems such as :

·         * Acne

·        *  Pimples

·        *  Fine Lines

·         * Wrinkles

·        *  Dark spots

·         * Hyperpigmentation

·         * Premature Aging of Skin

·         * Skin burn

·         In extreme it may lead to skin cancers

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Causes Of Skin Infection !

The cause of a skin infection depends on the type of infection.

Bacterial skin infection: This occurs when bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin, such as a cut or a scratch. Getting a cut or scratch doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll develop a skin infection, but it does increase your risk if you have a weakened immune system.
A decreased immune system can be the result of an illness or the side effect of medication.

Viral skin infection: The most common viruses come from one of three groups of viruses: poxvirus, human papillomavirus, and herpes virus.

Fungal infection: Body chemistry and lifestyle can increase the risk of a fungal infection. For example, you may experience multiple bouts of athlete’s foot if you’re a runner or if you sweat a lot. Fungi often grow in warm, moist environments. Wearing sweaty or wet clothes is a risk factor for skin infections. A break or cut in the skin may allow bacteria to get into the deeper layers of the skin.

Parasitic skin infection: Tiny insects or organisms burrowing underneath your skin and laying eggs can cause a parasitic skin infection.

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Vitiligo !

What Causes Vitiligo?

The cause is not known. Vitiligo may be an autoimmune disease. These diseases happen when your immune system mistakenly attacks some part of your own body. In vitiligo, the immune system may destroy the melanocytes in the skin. It is also possible that one or more genes may make a person more likely to get the disorder.

Some researchers think that the melanocytes destroy themselves. Others think that a single event such as sunburn or emotional distress can cause vitiligo. But these events have not been proven to cause vitiligo.

Who Is Affected by Vitiligo?

Many people develop it in their twenties, but it can occur at any age. The disorder affects all races and both sexes equally, however, it is more noticeable in people with dark skin.People with certain autoimmune diseases (such as hyperthyroidism) are more likely to get vitiligo than people who don’t have any autoimmune diseases. Scientists do not know why vitiligo is connected with these diseases. However, most people with vitiligo have no other autoimmune disease.

Vitiligo may also run in families. Children whose parents have the disorder are more likely to develop vitiligo. However, most children will not get vitiligo even if a parent has it.

What Are the Symptoms of Vitiligo?

White patches on the skin are the main sign of vitiligo. These patches are more common in areas where the skin is exposed to the sun. The patches may be on the hands, feet, arms, face, and lips. Other common areas for white patches are:

• The armpits and groin (where the leg meets the body)
• Around the mouth
• Eyes
• Nostrils
• Navel
• Genitals
• Rectal areas.

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