Skin And Dermatology Clinic

The best skin and Dermatology clinic in Kochi and our team of specialists offers an effective skin treatment. Skin and Dermatology Clinic specialize in medical dermatology for adults and children including skin cancer screening and treatment, acne, eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, and psoriasis as we treat skin conditions for the whole family. The specialty of skin and dermatology clinic includes the diagnosis and treatment of all disorders involving the skin, hair, and nails.

COMMON SKIN PROBLEMS

1. Acne/Pimples

A skin condition characterized by the enlargement/inflammation of oily glands and hair follicles on the surface of the skin. Acne can be hereditary and can be triggered by:

• High levels of humidity and sweating.
• Greasy or oily cosmetic and hair products.
• Drugs like steroids, testosterone, and estrogen.
• Hormonal changes.

Acne can be prevented by the following measures:

• Remove all oily or makeup and wash once or twice a day.
• Use of face wash
• Don’t touch your face with the hands or fingers.
• Don’t squeeze or pick pimples, it can lead to infection and scarring.

If these practices fail to clear the pimple, then consult a dermatologist.       

2. Tinea/Ringworm

• A fungal infection characterized by itchy, reddish, and scaly lesions.
• Can affect different parts of the body and causes severe discomfort. The involvement of the scalp can even cause baldness. The most common sources are other people, ie; it can easily spread from one person to another.
• You can also get the infection from inanimate objects contaminated by the fungus such as combs, unwashed clothing, etc.
• Ringworm is most likely to thrive when you are often wet (sweating) and from minor injuries. Infection is also possible from contact with infected animals.

Steps to avoid infection

• Don’t share clothing, towels, hairbrushes, combs, etc.
• Wash your hands after touching pets.
• Shampoo regularly after a hair cut.

3. Seborrheic dermatitis/Dandruff

It is a problem with scaly patches, red skin, and dandruff commonly found in oily areas of the body such as scalp, face, upper chest and back. There is a genetic predisposition. Risk factors include poor immune function, stress, winter season, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease. The use of antifungal shampoos in a proper way can reduce its severity and relapses.

4. Pigmentation/Skin Dullness

Reduction in the normal skin tone is a major cosmetic problem. Exposure to UV light is the main cause, which increases the production of melanocytes. This intensity to which we are exposed to UV rays keeps increasing every year because of global warming. And it is not possible for us to avoid these rays. So the use of sunscreen becomes mandatory now and in the future. If you use sunscreens regularly, over a period of time, the pigmentation improves. If the improvement is not satisfactory or you need a faster improvement, then comes the need for night creams and cosmetic procedures like chemical peeling.

5. Hirsutism/ Excessive Hair Growth

We are more concerned when this happens over the face and neck. If can be either physiological or due to PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease). Some drugs can also cause hirsutism. LASER HAIR REMOVAL is the only treatment available for permanent hair reduction/removal. Most females go for regular threading and waxing, which imparts increased friction. This causes skin thickening and pigmentation. So it is ideal to do Laser treatment to get rid of excess hair.