Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks or destroys the skin melanocyte cells. This skin condition is visible as white, scaly, and inflamed patches on the skin. The white patches of vitiligo can grow larger and can cause discomfort to the affected individual if not treated at the initial stage. This skin condition is non-contagious. However, it can affect an individual's appearance.…

Loosing 50 to 100 hair strands in a day is considered normal. However, hair fall resulting in baldness indicates an alarming state of excessive hair fall, requires immediate medical attention. Hair fall can occur due to hormonal changes during pregnancy and puberty, heredity factors, medical conditions like thyroid and iron deficiency, stress, etc. Hair thinning and baldness can affect an individual's appearance and can often result in embarrassment and lack of self-confidence. Dr.…

Inflammation of the acne blemishes can result in acne scars. Sometimes the scars can be shallow and heal quickly, but severe acne such as nodules, cysts, pustules, etc. can result in deeper acne scar formation. Acne and acne scars can impact one’s life by affecting their appearance and often result in social withdrawal. Thus, one needs to address this concern and a consult skin specialist to get effective treatment. Dr Rajat Kandhari is a renowned dermatologist, dermatosurgeon, and…

Getting rid of unwanted body hair with traditional hair removal methods like waxing, plucking, and threading can be a tiring job. Besides this, the results are temporary, and these treatments often result in causing various side effects like skin irritation, ingrown hair, itching, and sensitive skin. Laser hair reduction is the most popular method of hair removal that provides long-lasting results. This treatment uses lasers of suitable frequency to remove unwanted body hair by damaging the…