Body Odour and Bromhidrosis: Causes and What Helps
Body odour comes from skin bacteria breaking down sweat in the underarms, groin and feet. Hygiene, antiperspirants and treating sweating help.
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Skin Conditions
Guides on skin conditions written for Indian skin, with sources and clear advice on when to see a dermatologist.
Chickenpox and Shingles: Skin Care, Itch Relief and Scars
Chickenpox and shingles come from the same virus. Gentle skin care, no scratching and early medical advice help reduce complications and scars.
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) in Adults and Children
Atopic eczema is an itchy rash caused by a weak skin barrier and an overactive immune response. Daily moisturising and a flare plan keep most cases controlled.
Hair Dye Allergy: PPD, Patch Tests and the Kala Mehndi Danger
Hair dye allergy is usually caused by PPD, found in most dark dyes and in black henna. Learn the signs, how to patch test, and why kala mehndi is risky.
Hyperhidrosis: When Sweating Is More Than the Indian Heat
Hyperhidrosis is sweating far beyond what heat or exercise explains, often on palms, soles and underarms. It is treatable, from antiperspirants to procedures.
Ingrown Hair and Razor Bumps: Shaving, Waxing and Threading Tips
Ingrown hairs and razor bumps happen when cut or plucked hair grows back into the skin. Better shaving technique, gentle care and dermatologist treatment help.
Intertrigo: Skin Fold Rash in the Groin, Under Breasts and Belly
Intertrigo is a skin fold rash caused by friction, sweat and trapped moisture, often with yeast or bacteria. How to keep folds dry and when to see a doctor.
Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris) in India: Why It Keeps Coming Back
Jock itch keeps returning in India because of steroid creams, incomplete treatment, sweat and reinfection from clothes. Here is how to break the cycle safely.
Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin): Causes and Gentle Care
Keratosis pilaris causes rough, tiny bumps on the arms and thighs. It is harmless and not contagious. Gentle exfoliating moisturisers help, scrubbing does not.
Lichen Planus: Skin, Mouth and Nail Symptoms Explained
Lichen planus is a non contagious inflammatory condition causing itchy purple bumps on skin and lacy white patches in the mouth. Treatment helps it settle.
Milia, Whiteheads and Skin Tags: What Are These Bumps?
Milia are tiny keratin cysts, whiteheads are clogged pores linked to acne, and skin tags are soft hanging growths. None should be squeezed or cut at home.
Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis): Why It Is Slow to Treat
Nail fungus makes nails thick, discoloured and crumbly. It needs a confirmed diagnosis and months of treatment, because nails grow slowly and relapse is common.
Patch Test for Skin Allergy: What to Expect
A patch test finds the cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Allergen patches stay on your back for two days, with readings over a week. How to prepare.
Prickly Heat, Sweat Rash and Monsoon Skin Care in India
Prickly heat comes from blocked sweat ducts and settles when skin is kept cool and dry. In the monsoon, damp skin folds also invite fungal rashes.
Psoriasis: Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment Options
Psoriasis is a long term immune condition causing thick, scaly plaques. It is not contagious. Treatments from creams to biologics can control it in most people.
Ringworm (Tinea) in India: Why It Keeps Coming Back
Ringworm in India has become stubborn and widespread, largely because of steroid combination creams. Learn how to treat tinea properly and stop it returning.
Rosacea and Sensitive Skin: Symptoms, Triggers and Care
Rosacea causes flushing, redness, bumps and stinging, and is often missed on brown skin. Gentle care, sun protection and treatment can keep it calm.
Seborrheic Keratosis, DPN and Age Spots: Harmless or Not?
Seborrheic keratoses and the small dark bumps called DPN are common, harmless growths that increase with age. Know how they look and when a spot needs checking.
Skin Cancer Signs in Darker Skin: When to Check a Mole
Skin cancer is less common in brown skin but often found late. Learn the ABCDEs, why soles, palms and nails matter, and when a mole needs a dermatologist.
Steroid Creams and Fairness Creams: The Hidden Danger
Steroid creams used for fairness, acne or rashes without a prescription can thin skin, cause steroid acne and rosacea, and worsen ringworm. How to stop safely.
Urticaria (Hives): Causes, Relief and When to Worry
Hives are itchy raised welts that usually fade within 24 hours. Most cases settle with non-drowsy antihistamines. Lip or throat swelling needs emergency care.
Vitiligo: Causes, Treatment and Common Myths in India
Vitiligo is an autoimmune loss of skin pigment. It is not contagious and not caused by eating fish with milk. Treatment can restore colour in many people.
Warts, Molluscum and Corns: How to Tell Them Apart
Warts and molluscum are viral and can spread, while corns are caused by pressure and friction. Learn how each looks, how they are treated and what to avoid.
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