Skin Essence Clinic

09/06/2020

We have resumed consultations. For appointments, call:9769946481/ 9940272018

07/03/2020

25/06/2019

We all should pledge to strongly discourage discrimination against people with vitiligo !!

20/03/2019

Holi hai !!
Are you ready for Holi?
Make sure your skin is ready for it too..

Skin essence clinic brings you few pre and post Holi tips for skin and hair care

PREHOLI TIPS

HAIR CARE

*Oil your hair with coconut /castor/olive oil

*Keep your hair tied in a bun and cover with a scarf or bandana to prevent the colors coming in contact with your hair and getting frizzy

SKIN CARE

*Apply coconut /olive oil/ moisturising lotion all over your body including earlobes and behind ears atleast 15-20 min before you step out

*Dont forget to apply generous amount of sunscreen all over the exposed parts of the body 15-20 min before you step out

*Protect your nails with a coat of nail paint and lips with ample amount of lip balm with spf

*Sunglasses are a good way of protecting your eyes from colors

HYDRATE
*Drink plenty of water before you start playing Holi

CLOTHING
*Ensure you choose clothing which covers maximum parts of your body preferably cotton

* Avoid denims and synthetic clothing

*Avoid staying in wet clothes for long as prolonged contact can lead to seeping of colors into the skin and can cause rashes

*Opt for natural organic Colors

*Synthetic Colors are harsh on skin and tend to cause allergic rashes and breakouts

POST HOLI CARE

*Use mild shampoo and a good conditioner and serum for hair after playing with colors

*Use gentle cleansers instead of facewash or soaps to remove colors

*Avoid rubbing or scrubbing as it removes a protective skin layer

*Use lukewarm water rather than hot water to bathe

*Apply a good moisturising lotion to entire body after bath

08/03/2019

WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!! CELEBRATE IT AT SKIN ESSENCE!!

27/11/2018

04/11/2018

Clinic will remain closed between 5/11/18(Monday) and 8/11/18(Thursday). It will reopen on 9/11/18 (Friday) evening.

05/04/2018

On the occasion of the WORLD SKIN HEALTH DAY, we at SKIN ESSENCE CLINIC would like to inform you about two current burning issues in the context of INDIAN DERMATOLOGY. These are topical steroid abuse on the face for skin lightening and on the body for fungal rashes.

Creams containing steroids form an essential part in the armoury of dermatologists and form the mainstay in the treatment of conditions like psoriasis and eczema. However, injudicious and irrational prescription of this molecule can lead to serious adverse effects. This is specifically relevant in the current scenario with the rampant over-the-counter purchase and abuse of topical steroids which is posing problems for patients and doctors.

Topical steroids have been part and parcel of various lightening creams. Long term and injudicious use of such creams can lead to pimples, pus filled boils, dry flaky skin, white patches, excessive hair growth and irreversible issues like thinning of skin with visibility of underlying blood vessels. Their use is like any other addiction and once the patient realises that on stopping the cream they look darker than before, they restart abusing the cream leading to long term side effects. So we would request you to consult your nearby skin specialist before using any lightening creams over the face or body.

Another issue currently faced is the abuse irrational 'MASALA' creams containing steroids, antifungals and antibiotics. These are commonly purchased over-the-counter for fungal rashes on the body especially on the private parts. They give the patient temporary relief from the itch but allow the fungal rash to grow more and more. Ultimately, when the patient consults a dermatologist, the infection takes a longer course of plain antifungal creams and oral antifungal medications to cure. Patients come to dermatologists with extensive side effects due to long term abuse of the 'MASALA' creams like stretch marks and white patches which are extremely difficult to get rid of.

We would request everyone to be proud of their skin colour and not abuse steroid based lightening creams. In case any rash on the body does not resolve with moisturisers or calamine lotion, please consult your nearby dermatologist and do not self medicate.

Wishing all of you a great year of skin care ahead!!

Regards,
TEAM SKIN ESSENCE

05/04/2018

6th April, 2018