DARK SECRETS: American academy of dermatology - The Real Truth

How Chlorine Damages Indian Hair and What to Do Before and After Swimming

What Chlorine Actually Does to the Hair ShaftChlorine is a disinfectant, and it does not distinguish between bacteria and the lipid layer coating your hair cuticle. When hair is submerged in a chlorinated pool, the chemical binds to the proteins in the cortex and breaks down the fatty acid layer…

Times Life · Oct 19

Men Over 40 Are Spending More on Skincare — What’s Actually Worth Buying?

Men over 40 are taking a closer look at skincare, and companies are ready to take their money. Facial cleansers, eye creams, wrinkle serums, overnight masks, and moisturizers with names that sound like laboratory equipment all promise a better-looking face. Some products can genuinely improve skin. Others charge premium prices…

Clever Dude · Oct 17

Kojic Acid vs Alpha Arbutin: What Each One Does for Brown Skin

Why Brown Skin Responds Differently to Brightening IngredientsBrown skin produces melanin more readily than lighter skin tones, which is its protection against UV damage. That same responsiveness is also why post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the dark mark left behind after a pimple, a cut, or even a wax, tends to be deeper,…

Times Life · Oct 16

Warning over skin cancer sign that can appear on your fingernails and toenails

Although rare, skin cancer, including melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - can develop under and around the fingernails and toenails

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

Tricity doctor to attend US conference

CHANDIGARH: Tricity dermatologist and dermato-laser surgeon Dr Vikas Sharma, chief consultant, National Skin Hospital, Mansa Devi Complex will attend the American Academy of Dermatology conference at Boston, Massachusetts from March 25 to 29.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2022