Hair Smoothening Treatment and Tips to Avoid Side Effects
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Your hair crowns your face and greatly impacts your overall appearance. Some people are born with soft and smooth tresses...
Read moreAcne Scars: Dermatological and Home Treatments
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Acne is a highly common skin problem that is found to affect approximately 90% of teenagers and 12%–14% of adults....
Read moreHair Breakage: Causes, Home Remedies, and Self-Care
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
It is normal to shed around 50–100 strands of hair daily. (1) A higher rate of hair fall can be...
Read moreSmelly Hair Syndrome: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Self-Care
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Smelly hair can be bad for your self-confidence. Although there can be several reasons behind smelly hair, all of them...
Read morePros and Cons of Reverse Hair Washing and How to Do It
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Everyone’s hair care routine is different, varying according to their hair type, texture, and needs. One common thing among hair...
Read moreHow to Repair Hair Follicles
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Hair growth, regardless of the hair type or texture, is largely dependent on the health of hair follicles. The hair...
Read moreHome Treatment for Tinea Versicolor and Self-Care Tips
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Tinea versicolor is a yeast infection characterized by the appearance of small, flat, discolored spots on different areas of the...
Read moreTinea Versicolor: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Tinea versicolor, also referred to as pityriasis versicolor, is a common fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of a yeast...
Read moreHair Rebonding: Process, Side Effects, and Post-Treatment Tips
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
People have varying hair types, including straight, wavy, curly, and coily. These hair types differ in their structure, which is...
Read moreFacial Cupping 101: Benefits, Method, and Precautions
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Cupping is an age-old treatment that is part of Chinese and Egyptian medicinal systems. (1) However, it only gained popularity...
Read moreHow to Regrow Lost Hair
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Hair loss (alopecia) is a common problem that can stem from various reasons such as hormonal problems, stress, medications, and...
Read moreBenefits of Vitamin E for Hair and Skin
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Vitamin E, medically called alpha-tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as a potent antioxidant agent. There are multiple sources...
Read moreHow to Get Smooth Skin: Home Remedies and Tips
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Most conversations around healthy, beautiful skin revolve around how it looks, blemishes, and skin color, while another key aspect –...
Read moreHow to Make Coarse Hair Soft and Silky
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Hair can become frizzy or smooth depending on your genetic factors and how you take care of them. A common...
Read moreThyroid and Hair Loss: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Self-Care
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ that lies on the front side of your lower neck and is...
Read more10 Skin Benefits of Turmeric and Ways to Use It
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Turmeric is a common household spice that is part of different cuisines. It is also used as a dyeing agent....
Read moreAyurveda for Hair Problems: Herbs, Oils, and Treatments
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Don’t we all love shiny, healthy, and voluminous hair? Unfortunately, day-to-day exposure to environmental pollutants and chemical-based hair products can...
Read moreHow to Make Your Hair Soft and Smooth
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
The hair is exposed to many irritants daily, making them utterly dry, rough, and damaged. These irritants include environmental heat,...
Read moreAyurvedic Treatment Shirodhara for Hair Loss
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Hair fall is a common problem that affects both genders. While it is normal to lose a few strands of...
Read moreDIY Turmeric Face Masks for Acne, Wrinkles, Scars, and Dark Circles
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Your skin is important not only for your outward appearance but also because it reflects your internal health. Some people...
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