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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Melasma is a common skin problem where the skin becomes patchy brown, tan, or there is blue grey facial skin discoloration. It is also known as chloasma or mask of pregnancy. It occurs in women during the reproductive years and occurs rarely in men. It is primarily related to external sun exposure, external hormones like birth control pills and internal hormonal changes seen during pregnancy. Women with melasma have a history of daily or intermittent sun exposure.
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Symptoms of melasma
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Bangalore
Dark discolouration of the skin under the eye is mainly referred to as dark circles. It is also known as dark rings or shadows.
Some of the main causes behind the formation of dark circles are heredity, aging, dry skin, prolonged crying, working for long hours in front of a computer, mental or physical stress, lack of sleep and an unhealthy diet. Both men and women of different age groups can have dark circles.
Dark circles are not a serious skin problem, but they make people look tired,...more
Some of the main causes behind the formation of dark circles are heredity, aging, dry skin, prolonged crying, working for long hours in front of a computer, mental or physical stress, lack of sleep and an unhealthy diet. Both men and women of different age groups can have dark circles.
Dark circles are not a serious skin problem, but they make people look tired,...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Go spotless: 6 home remedies to reduce dark spots naturally
Dark spots also known as hyperpigmentation is a common and usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. It is caused due to excessive melanin production by the skin cells. It is the most common sign of skin damage and can affect anyone irrespective of race or age. Common causes include sun exposure without sunscreen, stress, hormonal changes due to pregnancy, menop...more
Dark spots also known as hyperpigmentation is a common and usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. It is caused due to excessive melanin production by the skin cells. It is the most common sign of skin damage and can affect anyone irrespective of race or age. Common causes include sun exposure without sunscreen, stress, hormonal changes due to pregnancy, menop...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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6 Home Remedies to get rid of Skin Pigmentation
Dark or light colour patches on the skin are a constant embarrassment and definitely a beauty issue. Such pigmentation of the skin is generally caused by exposure to sunlight, allergies or even heredity.
However, these can be reduced considerably with the help of these natural remedies:
1. Potato Power - Potatoes are great for skin pigmentation issues like dark circles, dark patches and even melasma - the brown or greyis...more
Dark or light colour patches on the skin are a constant embarrassment and definitely a beauty issue. Such pigmentation of the skin is generally caused by exposure to sunlight, allergies or even heredity.
However, these can be reduced considerably with the help of these natural remedies:
1. Potato Power - Potatoes are great for skin pigmentation issues like dark circles, dark patches and even melasma - the brown or greyis...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Home remedies to treat the dark spots, black spots on the face
Papaya to treat dark spots, black spots on the face
Take the finely ripped papaya and peel its skin. Make the papaya into slices. Now mesh the papaya into creamy paste. Apply this paste on the face. Leave it for 10-15 minutes then wash with the water. Papaya contains the enzyme named papain which exfoliates the skin and easily removes the dark spots on the face.
Lemon juice to treat dark spot, black spots o...more
Papaya to treat dark spots, black spots on the face
Take the finely ripped papaya and peel its skin. Make the papaya into slices. Now mesh the papaya into creamy paste. Apply this paste on the face. Leave it for 10-15 minutes then wash with the water. Papaya contains the enzyme named papain which exfoliates the skin and easily removes the dark spots on the face.
Lemon juice to treat dark spot, black spots o...more
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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Natural cures for dark underarms
Dark underarms
Dark underarms cause embarrassment especially when you want to wear sleeveless or short sleeve outfits. Underarm darkening is a very common problem and is characterized by the discoloration of the skin in the armpits.
The main causes of dark underarms are shaving, hair removal creams, sweating, excessive weight, use of alcohol based deodorants and perfumes etc. Here are some effective natural cures for treating dark under...more
Dark underarms
Dark underarms cause embarrassment especially when you want to wear sleeveless or short sleeve outfits. Underarm darkening is a very common problem and is characterized by the discoloration of the skin in the armpits.
The main causes of dark underarms are shaving, hair removal creams, sweating, excessive weight, use of alcohol based deodorants and perfumes etc. Here are some effective natural cures for treating dark under...more
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Last Updated: 10 years ago• Featured Tip
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Here are the top 10 ways to get rid of dark underarms.
1. Potato
The mild acidic property present in potatoes is a great natural bleaching agent. Unlike strong bleaching agents, it will not cause skin irritation.
Simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms.
You can also grate the potato and apply the juice to the affected area, allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Use either of these remedies twice daily for better a...more
1. Potato
The mild acidic property present in potatoes is a great natural bleaching agent. Unlike strong bleaching agents, it will not cause skin irritation.
Simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms.
You can also grate the potato and apply the juice to the affected area, allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Use either of these remedies twice daily for better a...more
Last Updated: 10 years ago• Featured Tip
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PINK LIPS NATURALLY
Apply honey on your lips before going to bed and use a soft brush to massage the lips next morning. This would remove the dry and dead cells from your lips.
Apply olive oil on your lips before taking a bath. You wouldn?t need a lip balm to moisturize them.
Apply natural ghee on your lips to improve the health of your lips.Make a paste of rose petals and some cream; apply this paste on your lips to make them soft and pink.
Mix coriander juice, carrot juice...more
Apply honey on your lips before going to bed and use a soft brush to massage the lips next morning. This would remove the dry and dead cells from your lips.
Apply olive oil on your lips before taking a bath. You wouldn?t need a lip balm to moisturize them.
Apply natural ghee on your lips to improve the health of your lips.Make a paste of rose petals and some cream; apply this paste on your lips to make them soft and pink.
Mix coriander juice, carrot juice...more
Last Updated: 10 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dark Spots on Your Face : Natural Treatment
1. Lemon Juice
Put some fresh lemon juice on a cotton ball and rub it directly on the affected skin area.
Allow it to dry and then wash it off with plain water.
Continue applying this dark spot removal home remedy for at least two weeks to get the desired result.
If you have delicate or sensitive skin, you can dilute the lemon juice with plain water, rosewater, or honey. You can also use lime juice to get rid of black spots, applyin...more
1. Lemon Juice
Put some fresh lemon juice on a cotton ball and rub it directly on the affected skin area.
Allow it to dry and then wash it off with plain water.
Continue applying this dark spot removal home remedy for at least two weeks to get the desired result.
If you have delicate or sensitive skin, you can dilute the lemon juice with plain water, rosewater, or honey. You can also use lime juice to get rid of black spots, applyin...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are two conditions that affect the skin's colour. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is an increase in melanin, a pigment that gives colour to the skin. This can happen because of excess sun exposure, acne scarring, hormonal imbalances, ageing or even as a side effect of certain medications.
Hypopigmentation is the opposite and happens when there is a decrease in melanin in the sk...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Physician•Sonipat
When there is freezing of skin due to the environment, there is injury, due to freezing, of the skin and the underlying tissues is called frostbite. There are stages of frostbite. Earliest stage is known as frostnip in which there is no permanent damage to tissue and layers of skin. ;
There are few symptoms like cold skin and itching feeling. After sometime symptoms are followed by numbness to inflammation and discoloration of skin. At late stage of frostbite the sym...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Lipy gupta
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-lipy-gupta-dermatologist-1
Md - dermatology, venereology & leprosy, mbbs
17 years experience 800 at clinic 1000 online
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Dr. Lipy gupta is a distinguished dermatologist and member of the cosmetology society of india (cdsi). She was a former assistant professor at Dr. Ram manohar lohia hospital and pgimer. She has extensive experience treating a variety of skin ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What are essential amino acids?
An essential amino acid can be best defined as an amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own, unlike nonessential amino acids. It must instead be obtained through food sources, diet, or supplementation.
Furthermore, it must be noted that out of the 20 amino acids your body needs for growth and function, as many as nine are considered essential. And as mentioned above, a human body is not capable of producing them on it...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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In the body there are many body parts which are dark or have dark light patches. When we have dark skin color we don't like to wear sleeveless clothes or swimming suits. This becomes odd for people, they feel uncomfortable in themselves.
There are many cause of dark underarm:
Deodorants and antiperspirants have chemicals that sensate the body when used and are the cause of darkening the skin by reacting with skin. ;
Shaving the underarm c...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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भारत में गोदना यानी कि टैटू का चलन आदिकाल से है। यहां तक कि पुराणों तक में इसका जिक्र मौजूद है। हालांकि पहले यह इतना प्रचलित नहीं था लेकिन बढ़ते समय के साथ ही अब युवाओं में इसका क्रेज बढ़ता ही जा रहा है। युवाओं में बढ़ते इस टैटू के क्रेज को ऐसे ही समझ सकते हैं कि कई युवा अपने शरीर पर एक या दो टैटू नहीं, बल्कि पूरे शरीर पर टैटू बनवाए नजर आ जाते हैं। तो चलिए जानते हैं कि टैटू के विषय में वो सारी बातें जिनका जानना आपके लिए बहुत जरूरी है। टैटू हमेशा एक प्रफेशनल आर्टिस्ट से ही बनवाना चाहिए, क्योंकि इसके...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Pradeep kumari
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/pune/doctor/dr-pradeep-kumari-dermatologist-1
Mbbs, md - dermatology, f. C. P. S.(dermatology, venereology & leprosy), dvd, dnb (dermatology)
20 years experience 700 at clinic
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The dermatologist Dr. Pradeep kumari is very skilled and knowledgeable. Both the cosmetic dermatology society of india (cdsi) and the association of cosmetic surgeons of india hold her in high regard ...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Anusree gangopadhyay
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/kolkata/doctor/dr-anusree-gangopadhyay-dermatologist
Mbbs, md - dermatology, specialty certificate, dermatology (uk)
14 years experience 600 - 990 at clinic
Dr. Anusree gangopadhyay is a renowned dermatologist who possesses a dermatology specialty certificate from the royal college of physicians and surgeons of the united kingdom. She earned a gold medal in medicine during her mbbs ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Your skin is in need of sunlight to make and produce a vitamin which is vitamin d and this has been found to be very essential and important for the formation of bone. You should usually sit in the sun and bask for 5 to 15 minutes two to three times a week to get the sufficient amount of vitamin d that your body needs. There are cells present in the outer layer of your skin that contain melanin which is pigment that is responsible for the protection of your skin from the harm...more
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Many people are not born with perfect skin, and that's okay! our skin usually has a pigment called melanin, which gives it colour.
However, there are times when external factors such as heat, pollution, and bacteria can make our skin produce more melanin. This can cause our skin to tan. While some people may find tanned skin to be beautiful, others may want to know how to prevent their skin from getting darker.
If you are looking to lighten the skin tone and...more
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