Sarita Sanke, MD

Skin Conditions

10 Home Remedies for Minor Wounds and How to Use Them

Everyone suffers from minor cuts and injuries now and then. Most of these are harmless, (albeit annoying) and usually heal on...

Skin Conditions

5 Home Remedies to Reduce Lipoma

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Lipoma is a painless lump of fat that forms just underneath the skin – in the subcutaneous tissue that lies between...

Breast Conditions

6 Home Remedies for Breast Infection (Mastitis)

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Mastitis is a common breast infection that mostly affects lactating or breastfeeding women, especially during the initial six weeks after childbirth....

Skin Conditions

10 Home Remedies for Jellyfish Stings

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Various types of jellyfish are found at different depths of the seas and oceans. Their shapes may vary, but all of...

Skin Conditions

6 Home Remedies for Impetigo

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that can affect anyone but is most common among young kids aged between 2 to...

Skin Conditions

Natural Ways to Remove Calluses at Home

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Calluses are small, thick, hardened tissue with uneven borders occurring on areas of the body that undergo a lot of friction...

Skin & Beauty

6 DIY Detox Bath Recipes and How They Work

By Sarita Sanke, MD

The concept of a detox bath does not have a scientific origin and is mostly acknowledged as an anecdotal invention. However,...

Fungal Infections

6 Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common fungal infection that usually affects the toenail but can spread to the fingernails too....

Skin Conditions

How to Reduce Hyperpigmentation Around the Mouth

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin disorder that does not pose any serious risk to your health. However, it can become a...

Skin & Beauty

9 Surprising Uses of Vicks VapoRub Beyond Common Cold

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Vicks VapoRub is sold as an over-the-counter topical decongestant and cough suppressant. Procter & Gamble came up with this product and introduced...

Skin & Beauty

Ayurveda for Wheatish Skin Tone: 12 Best Herbs and How to Use Them

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical science that relies on the use of natural and herbal remedies. It is a vast...

Skin & Beauty

5 Home Remedies for Hangnails

By Sarita Sanke, MD

If you have a small pointed piece of torn skin hanging loose or sticking out of the edges of your nail,...

Skin & Beauty

12 Surprising Listerine Mouthwash Uses for Common Skin Problems

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Listerine is perhaps the most widely used mouthwash nowadays, but it was originally created as a surgical antiseptic in 1879. (1) It...

Hair & Scalp

How to Care for Damp Hair: 5 Dos and Don’ts

By Sarita Sanke, MD

The kind of hair you are born with depends on your genes, and there is nothing much you can do to...

Skin & Beauty

Can You Mix Niacinamide and Glycolic Acid?

By Sarita Sanke, MD

Niacinamide and glycolic acid (GA) are active ingredients that are widely used in dermatological products for addressing various skin concerns. Each...

Skin & Beauty