HARVENSPECIALISTSMost skin does well with three steps: a gentle cleanser, a moisturiser that suits your skin type, and a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning. Add one new product at a time so you can tell what helps and what irritates. If something stings or brings on a rash, stop using it and get it checked.
Talk to the doctor →Acne comes from blocked pores, excess oil, bacteria and inflammation, and hormones often play a part. Squeezing spots tends to leave marks. Acne that is painful, keeps coming back or leaves scars is worth getting examined early, because treatment works best before scarring sets in.
Talk to the doctor →Melasma appears as brown or grey-brown patches, usually on the cheeks, forehead and upper lip. Sun, heat, hormones and some medicines can set it off. Daily sunscreen is the foundation of treatment, and improvement is usually gradual, with patches that can return.
Talk to the doctor →Losing 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. See a doctor if shedding is heavy for more than a few weeks, your parting is widening, you notice bald patches, or the scalp is itchy, scaly or painful. Note any recent illness, weight change, stress or new medicines before your visit.
Talk to the doctor →Ask what the procedure is meant to achieve, how many sessions you may need, how long recovery takes, what the side effects are and what aftercare involves. Tell the doctor about your medicines, allergies and any history of scarring or cold sores. Avoid tanning before treatment.
Talk to the doctor →Weather in Bengaluru swings between humid, dry and rainy. Use a lighter moisturiser when it is humid, keep wearing sunscreen on cloudy days, and do not skip moisturiser when the air turns dry. Very hot showers strip the skin of its natural oils.
Talk to the doctor →Cutting hair does not make it grow faster, and washing it often does not cause hair loss. Hair that comes out in the shower had already shed. Oils can condition the hair but do not treat hair loss on their own. Sudden or patchy loss deserves a proper look.
Talk to the doctor →These notes are general information and not a substitute for a medical examination.