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The skin is one the largest organs in the human body and is also one of the most affected parts. Ichthyosis is one such condition, which is a term given to a set of about 28 types of hereditary skin conditions. The common factor among all these is the scaly, dry, flaky skin which is where the name comes from (fish-like skin). The affected person s skin resembles that of fish scales. The most common type if ichthyosis vulgaris. Since it is hereditary, it often begins in early childhood and contin...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Ahmedabad
Psoriasis can be defined as a skin condition, which is caused due to autoimmune disorders within the body. This is a condition where the skin on the body develops raised and dry areas which are reddish in colour while also being bordered by silvery scales.
Treatment of psoriasis in Ayurveda: Ayurveda has a different slant to conventional medicine with regards to the treatment of psoriasis. According to Ayurveda, it is the impurities in the blood, which cause the immune system to react ...more
Treatment of psoriasis in Ayurveda: Ayurveda has a different slant to conventional medicine with regards to the treatment of psoriasis. According to Ayurveda, it is the impurities in the blood, which cause the immune system to react ...more
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A well moisturized and hydrated skin is a thumb rule for a healthy skin. Dry and flaky skin is not only discomforting and unpleasant to look but is also prone to many skin problems. Dry skin or xerosis dermatitis is more common among elderly. Dry skin can cause the skin to crack making it susceptible to infections. Constant scratching of dry skin due to itching is further harmful and can cause thickening and darkening of the skin. Extreme temperature especially winter with cold, dry and chilly w...more
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Dandruff is not a major health concern but it can affect your self-confidence and self-image. This condition is most often the result of a dry scalp or type of dermatitis. It could also be caused by a yeast infection or eczema. Common forms of treatment for dandruff include medicated shampoos that fight the fungus or slow down the ageing of skin cells on the scalp. Some ways of treating excessive dandruff are:
Neem- Neem is renowned for its anti-fungal properties that help in the treatm...more
Neem- Neem is renowned for its anti-fungal properties that help in the treatm...more
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Eczema is not a disease per se, but is a name given collectively to a group of medical conditions, which can cause the skin to become inflamed and irritated. Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema.
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While the exact cause of eczema is not known, the most commonly attributed reason is an increasingly sensitive immune system. The overactive immune system produces antibodies, which cause these skin reactions. It is also noted that people with allergies in...more
Causes
While the exact cause of eczema is not known, the most commonly attributed reason is an increasingly sensitive immune system. The overactive immune system produces antibodies, which cause these skin reactions. It is also noted that people with allergies in...more
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Dandruff is a non-contagious condition that is characterized by the appearance of skin flakes on your scalp. The disorder is not a serious one, but can be embarrassing for the person concerned. Mild symptoms of this disorder can be taken care of by shampooing with a mild cleanser on a regular basis. In case of severe dandruff symptoms, treatment may be required.
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The symptoms of dandruff are easily spotted; white flakes of dead skin appear on the hair and shoulders. You may ...more
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The symptoms of dandruff are easily spotted; white flakes of dead skin appear on the hair and shoulders. You may ...more
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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Sunlight or natural light is considered to be the best help or friend of a photographer, it also acts an important aspect in buying or selling of a property and it has some major effects on an office worker. Majority of the people love to live under the natural sunlight because of the warmth it provides rather than living under the artificial bulbs which are fluorescent as it produces glare and buzz. Most of the people desire to go out in the open to experience the natural sunlight and...more
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Exfoliation is the term given to the process of cleansing your skin with a product in order to achieve a smooth and clear complexion. Exfoliants, which are basically the products that a person applies to their skin, work by removing dead skin cells chemically or physically from the topmost layer of your skin.
Chemical exfoliants, which essentially contain alpha-hydroxy acids, come into action to break down or exfoliate dead skin on a molecular level. On the other han...more
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1. Dr. Pradeep Kumari
M.B.B.S., MD in Dermatology, F.C.P.S. (Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy), DVD, D.N.B.
20 Years of Experience 500 at the Clinic
In Viman Nagar, Dr. Pradeep Kumari practices as a dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and hair transplant surgeon. She has 20 years of experience in specialties. Dr. Pradeep Kumari sees patients at the Skin and Surgery International and Asia Institute of Hair Transplant in Kothrud, Pune. She has earned her D.N.B., M.B.B.S., and ...more
M.B.B.S., MD in Dermatology, F.C.P.S. (Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy), DVD, D.N.B.
20 Years of Experience 500 at the Clinic
In Viman Nagar, Dr. Pradeep Kumari practices as a dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and hair transplant surgeon. She has 20 years of experience in specialties. Dr. Pradeep Kumari sees patients at the Skin and Surgery International and Asia Institute of Hair Transplant in Kothrud, Pune. She has earned her D.N.B., M.B.B.S., and ...more
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