Skin Conditions

Skin Conditions

Acne

Acne is a struggle for nearly everyone at some point in their lives. It is the formation of black heads, white heads, pustules, nodules or cysts as a result of obstruction and inflammation of the pilosebaceous units (hair follicles and oil glands) due to the impact of androgenic hormones, genetics and environmental factors. While it may seem trivial, acne can be hugely disturbing and can affect your mental health, your quality of life, your confidence and can sometimes also cause permanent scarring on the face. It is necessary to take early and appropriate medical treatment to prevent post acne pigmentation and scars. The treatment usually involves creams and/ or oral medications to reduce oil production, inflammation, bacteria and regularise skin keratinisation.

Pigmentation

Pigmentation is a common problem that usually affects brown skinned individuals, and occurs due to an increased production of the pigment melanin. Sunlight, small injuries, hormones, stress can all lead to excess melanin production and thus, pigmentation. There are different clinical types of pigmentation such as melasma, freckles, post inflammatory pigmentation, lichen planus pigmentosus, macular amyloidosis etc.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disorder affecting skin keratinisation, in which you develop reddish, scaly rashes on the body. It may affect the scalp, the palms and soles, or may involve other body areas as well. Rarely, it can impact the joints and lead to deformity. Psoriasis is a chronic disease, so it tends to recur at time of stress, or during certain times of the year like in the winter. However, with proper lifestyle modifications and medicines it can be treated and kept under control.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo or Leucoderma is an auto-immune condition in which the skin loses its pigment (melanin). Genetics, stress, injury, exposure to certain chemicals may be the triggering factors. This results in white patches on different areas of the body, including the skin, hair and mucous membranes. Treatment options include anti inflammatory and immunomodulatory creams and/or oral medications, phototherapy and surgery.

Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition characterized by itchy, scaly lesions on your skin. It includes various types of skin inflammatory conditions. While eczema is more common in children, some people continue to have it right up till adulthood, or may even develop it for the first time during adulthood. It is more common in people with dry and sensitive skin. The treatment of eczema is multifactorial and needs evaluation of your skin and lifestyle factors in detail, to help identify triggering factors and provide appropriate treatments.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disorder affecting skin keratinisation, in which you develop reddish, scaly rashes on the body. It may affect the scalp, the palms and soles, or may involve other body areas as well. Rarely, it can impact the joints and lead to deformity. Psoriasis is a chronic disease, so it tends to recur at time of stress, or during certain times of the year like in the winter. However, with proper lifestyle modifications and medicines it can be treated and kept under control.

Warts

Warts are raised, dark, fleshy protrusions that develop on the skin or mucosa. They occur because of a viral infection called Human Papilloma Virus. They are contagious and can spread from person to person, as well as from one site on your body to another. They must be treated as soon as possible to prevent further spread.

Allergies

Uticaria or hives is an extremely itchy skin rash that can be triggered by an allergic reaction to food, drugs, insect bites, dust, pollen etc. The best way to prevent allergy symptoms and limit your need for allergy medicine is to avoid your allergens as much as possible.

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