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We have put together the recent discussed topics with the patients. Hope it helps.
Becker’s Nevus
You may have seen that in children of 13 to 14 years of age, there is sudden appearance of one or more black spots, with hair growing out of it. Initially the hair is thin but gradually thickens with growth. This is called Becker’s nevus. EPIDEMIOLOGY -It is more...
Hyperhidrosis
It is normal to sweat during summers. But some people tend to sweat much more than average not only in summers but even during cold weather, and this can be very problematic. Today, we’re going to discuss about Hyperhydrosis. Excessive sweating, in scientific terms is...
Lichen Planus
It is a type of skin disease in which granular rashes appear in the skin, with violet or purple papules, along with intense itching. It’s not limited to our skin only, and it may also affect our nails, hair, oral mucosa as well as private parts of our body. Types of...
Insect bite allergy in small children
Today, we’ll discuss about Insect bite allergy in children, which is also known as Papular utricaria, in medical terms. What is it ? In many children, it is seen that after any kind of insect bite, for example from mosquito, fly, ants etc. there is itching, rashes in...
Xanthelasma
Today we’re going to discuss about Xanthelasma. We all have heard about high cholesterol levels in the blood, in many people. But when there is deposition of cholesterol in the skin, this condition is called Xanthelasma. Most commonly, it is manifested as deposition...
Pimples
Today, we’ll discuss about Pimples, also sometimes called Acne or Muhase(मुंहासे) in hindi. Why does it occur, what are the problems it can cause and how to get rid of it? There are oil glands, also called sebaceous glands present in the deeper layer of our skin....
Idiopathic guttate Hypomelanosis
IGH (Idiopathic guttate Hypomelanosis). You might know about Vitiligo, it is an auto-immune disease in which people get white patches on their skin, which may spread all over their body. However IGH is a totally different disease. It may look similar but it's...
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Today, we're going to discuss about Lichen Simplex Chronicus abbreviated as LSC or sometimes also called as Circumscribed Neurodermatitis. So let us discuss what is LSC, what causes it and how can it be treated. In some people, areas of skin becoms thick and black due...
What is Purpura?
Purpura is recurrent bleeding of the skin and mucous membrane, which causes appearance of visible purple spots, hence the name 'Purpura'. Normally, in any case of bleeding due to any injury, the bleeding gradually stops. This stoppage of bleeding is called Hemostasis....
Dr. Uttam Kumar Lenka received the “PRIDE OF BHARAT” award!
During the Corona epidemic, he continued to treat patients in and around Calcutta, West Bengal, and the state of Odisha, fulfilling his duty as a matter of course and becoming a favorite among patients and relatives. In addition, he has been able to successfully treat...
Are you facing dark armpits, neck, elbows and knees on your body ?
Are you facing dark armpits, neck, elbows, and knees on your body? Do you want to get rid of these? So let's discuss what is it? causes, prevention, and treatment The term is called 'Acanthosis Nigricans '. It is a skin condition characterized by dark patches in body...
CHEMICAL PEELING
It is a procedure or technique in which nontoxic chemicals are used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Chemical peeling helps in removing the damaging layer of the skin . A dermatologist decides the right type chemical peeling for you based on the severity...
Various treatment for hair fall
Hello Dear Friends, I am Dr Uttam Kumar Lenka, a dermatologist, and a trichologist. So in a simple word, I am an expert in both skin and hair. I used to make many videos regarding skin and hair and discuss many problems and suggest their solutions. If you guys like my...
Guidelines on the use of FIFI Nasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia
Read: http://druttamskinandhair.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/finasteirde_IJDVL_164_14R11.pdf
Safety and Efficacy of Long-pulsed Nd:YAG Laser for the Treatment of Keloids – A Prospective Study of 39 Keloids
Introduction: Effective keloid management is still difficult despite many recent modalities being introduced. Lasers such as pulse dye lasers and Nd:YAG lasers have been tried for the treatment of keloids due to their ability to cause capillary destruction and also...
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