Frequently Asked Questions

General Patient Questions & Answers

General Questions

How shall I treat my acne?

Use a decent cleanser/face wash twice daily and use a cream with clindamycin and nicotinamide twice daily for minor/mild acne.
But you also require oral medications if your acne is severe or chronic and hasn’t responded to the above measures in months. Consult a trained dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and superior care.

What to do of acne scars?

Tretinoin cream is effective for little scars, but if they are severe, there are several methods available, including TCA Cross, Dermaroller treatment, subcision, Dermapen treatment, and laser treatment, among others.

How to treat dark circles?

Get enough sleep.
Look for power correction in your eyes.
Apply sunscreen correctly.
Avoid working when in direct sunlight and wear sunglasses when using a computer.
Consume foods high in vitamin C.
Avoid overusing eye makeup.
Use a vitamin K-containing nighttime undereye cream.
Consult a dermatologist about laser and chemical peeling procedures.

How to treat facial hair?

The first step is to identify the cause using certain hormone testing, such as FSH, LH, DHEA, etc.
Steroid cream shouldn’t be used to the face.
In moderate situations, a cream containing 13.9 c/o eflornithine is helpful, although laser hair removal is ideal.

How to get rid of acne?

Wash your face with a good cleanser twice day.
Healthy and balanced diet Refrain from eating too much sugar or fatty meals.
Steroid cream should be avoided.

How to treat pigmentation?

Apply a high-quality sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every two to three hours.
Use a lotion that contains licorice, alpha white, kojic acid, glycolic acid, and these other ingredients.
For quicker relief, talk to a doctor about laser or chemical peeling.

How many types of chemical peeling are there?

Several varieties, including
Peeling glycolic acid
Peel with salicylic acid
Peeling lactic acid
Peeling retinoic acid (yellow peel)
Peeled mandelic acid
Peeled kojic acid

What to do in Hairfall?

Reduce stress
Consume a balanced, healthful diet.
Use a shampoo free of sulphates and parabens.
Test your blood for thyroid and haemoglobin issues.
Speak with a dermatologist

What is vitiligo and is it contagious?

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune illness marked by the abrupt appearance of white spots on the body. It’s not spreadable.

Is Vitiligo curable?

Yes, if treated early and if the patches are small.

What is the treatment of Vitiligo?

The age of the patient, the size of the patches, and any other factors affect how Vitiligo is treated. Comorbidities
The usage of steroid creams such as fluticasone, mometasone, and clobetasole
The most effective way to get better diagnosis and treatment is to consult a dermatologist who is qualified. Tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, and other medications including psoralen, decapeptide, Calcipotriol, and narrowband ultraviolet B therapy (NBUVB) are some of the others.

What is Leukoderma?

Any white spot on the skin is leukoderma

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes thickness, scaling, and redness of the skin. It can affect the joints, hair, nails, and skin.

Is Psoriasis contagious?

No it is not contagious, and it doesn’t spread by touching from one person to another person.

Is Psoriasis curable?

Psoriasis is a reoccurring, persistent condition with unexpected symptoms.
It can be cured in some patients, but it can also be managed in many others with the right medication and the guidance of a trained dermatologist.

What is the treatment of scalp psoriasis?

Specialized shampoos containing coal tar, salicylic acid, steroid lotion, and kitoconazole are used to treat it.
Oral medication may be required in some serious situations and should be taken while being monitored by a licenced dermatologist.

What is pompholyx?

It is endogenous eczema characterized by deep-seated vesicles over palms and soles which is highly itchy.

What is finger tip eczema?

It is an eczema of fingers of hand characterized by scaling, cracking and ulcerations if finger. It’s highly painful and itchy.

What’s the cause of finger tip eczema?

Contact with vegetable/flower juice, onion juice, soap, detergent and certain chemicals.

What’s the treatment of finger tip eczema?

Avoid coming into contact with soap, detergent, some chemicals, onion juice, and juice from vegetables or flowers.
When handling the aforementioned goods, wear gloves.
use of moisturiser, oral antihistamines, and steroid cream.
Oral medications are used to treat severe cases and should be administered under the guidance of a licenced dermatologist.

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Bullous Pemphigoid

A rare skin disorder called bullous pemphigoid usually affects persons in their middle years and beyond. It results in a variety of skin conditions, ranging from itchy, hive-like welts to sizable, fluid-filled blisters that are susceptible to infection. Bullous pemphigoid can be localised to one place of the body or can spread widely. The pliable parts of the skin are where the blisters typically appear.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis

A material in touch with the skin, known as an allergen, can trigger an allergic reaction, a condition known as allergic contact dermatitis or allergic eczema. For those who are not allergic to it, the allergen is safe. Contact allergy is another name for allergic contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis is widespread in both the general population and certain occupational groups.

Candidiasis

A yeast-like fungus called Candida is the source of the fungal infection known as candidiasis. People can become infected by some types of Candida; Candida albicans is the most prevalent. Without producing any issues, candida typically resides on the skin and inside the body in locations like the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina.

Impetigo (Bacterial Infection)

Impetigo, which can afflict infants and young children, is a common and extremely contagious skin condition. On the face, particularly in the mouth and nose area, as well as on the hands and feet, it typically manifests as reddish sores.

DLE

The most prevalent chronic form of cutaneous lupus is discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). The scalp, face, and ears may develop chronic scaly, disk-shaped plaques that can lead to pigmentary changes, scarring, and hair loss.

Fungal Infection

A fungus is what causes a fungal infection, also known as mycosis, which is a skin condition. Fungi come in millions of different species. They can be found living in the mud, on plants, household items, and even on your skin. They can occasionally cause skin conditions like rashes or pimples.

Diffuse Hair Loss

When an extremely high number of the scalp’s follicles reach their telogen phase, it results in telogen effluvium, which is what causes diffuse thinning, which is the reducing or loss of hair across the scalp.

Keloid

Raised scars come in the form of keloids. Where the skin has recovered after an injury is where they develop. They have the potential to become far worse than the initial damage. They are quite uncommon, although dark-skinned individuals are more likely to experience them.

Alopecia Totalis

Hair loss is brought on by the skin disorder alopecia totalis. The condition is distinct from localised alopecia areata. Localized alopecia areata results in small, circular patches of hair loss on the scalp, whereas alopecia totalis results in the entire scalp being bald.

Acquired Digital Fibrokeratoma

ADFK is a benign, uncommon fibrous tumour that often affects the fingers and toes of adults. For an accurate diagnosis, a careful examination is required because it has clinical and histologic characteristics with other cutaneous diseases.

Acne Pigmentations

Acne hyperpigmentation is when a dark area develops on the skin after a zit has cleared up. All skin types may develop these black spots, but they are more common in some. a Reliable Source for those with darker skin.

Male Pattern Hair Loss

In men, androgenic alopecia, often known as male pattern baldness, is the most typical kind of hair loss. Male pattern baldness will have some impact on more than 50% of all males over the age of 50, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM).

Paronychia

A skin infection surrounding the fingernails or toenails is called paronychia. Typically, it affects the skin around the nail’s cuticle or along its sides. Two varieties of paronychia exist: Acute paronychia is a condition that typically affects the fingers and manifests itself rapidly and briefly.

Photocontact Dermatitis

A toxic or allergic reaction known as photocontact dermatitis can happen when certain substances are applied to the skin and then exposed to sunlight.

Pyogenic Granuloma

A typical, benign growth known as a pyrogenic granuloma frequently presents as a rapidly expanding, bleeding lump on the skin or within the mouth. It can develop at the site of a minor injury and is made up of blood vessels.

Pigmentations

The term “pigmentation” describes the skin’s hue. Disorders of skin pigmentation modify the colour of your skin. The pigment that gives your skin its colour, melanin, is produced by skin cells. Your skin will darken due to a condition called hyperpigmentation.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that typically affects the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp and results in red, itchy, scaly patches. Psoriasis is a frequent, chronic condition that has no cure. It frequently flares up for a few weeks or months, then subsides for a period or enters remission.

Senile Comedone

A little skin-colored papule known as a solar or senile comedo can be seen on an older or middle-aged person’s face. Areas that have been exposed to sunlight for a long time are affected by superficial comedones. There are two types of comedones: open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads).

Steroid Rosacea

A condition similar to rosacea on the midface brought on by strong topical steroids or their discontinuation is known as “steroid rosacea.” It may be the same condition as perioificial dermatitis or a variety of it (note that periorificial dermatitis may occur in the absence of topical steroid).

Vitiligo

Vitiligo that lasts a long time results in regions of pale white skin. It is brought on by a lack of melanin, the skin pigment. Despite the fact that vitiligo can affect any area of the skin, it most usually affects the hands, face, neck, and skin wrinkles. Skin tones that are paler are more vulnerable.

Angioedema

Angioedema is a sudden edoema, or swelling, of the mucous membrane or skin beneath the skin. Normally, it is an allergic reaction, but it can also run in the family. Due to fluid buildup, edoema occurs.

Palmoplantar Psoriasis

A chronic form of psoriasis known as palmoplantar psoriasis typically affects the skin on the palms and soles and causes severe functional impairment. It has mixed, pustular, or hyperkeratotic morphologies. Even though palmoplantar psoriasis has historically been difficult to cure, current studies on biologic treatments have yielded encouraging outcomes.

Pemphigus Vulgaris

A rare class of autoimmune disorders includes pemphigus. On the skin and mucous membranes all over the body, it results in blisters. The lips, nose, throat, eyes, and genitalia may all be impacted. The most typical variety of pemphigus is called pemphigus vulgaris. The exact scope of Pemphigus vulgaris is unknown. According to experts, it starts when a person who is genetically predisposed to developing this disorder is exposed to an environmental trigger, such as a chemical or substance.

Scald

You may have experienced a hot water burn if you’ve ever scrubbed dishes with hot water or sipped hot coffee. Dry heat from a fire, hot iron, or stove causes a lot of burns. A scald is a burn brought on by something wet, such as steam or hot water.

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