Yes, you can usually wear makeup during acne treatment. The key is to choose makeup that does not clog your pores, apply it gently, keep your makeup tools clean, and remove makeup before going to bed. Acne treatment can sometimes make your skin dry, red, sensitive, or flaky. Because of this, your normal makeup routine … Read more
If you are planning acne treatment, going to a dermatologist is an important first step. But many people leave the appointment with unanswered questions. You may want to know what is causing your acne, which treatment is right for you, how long it may take, and how to prevent new breakouts. Asking the right questions … Read more
Most tattoos need multiple laser tattoo removal sessions. A commonly discussed range is around 6–12 sessions, although some tattoos may need fewer and others may need more. Cleveland Clinic notes that laser tattoo removal can take 6–12 visits or sometimes more, depending on the tattoo. At Dr. Hera’s Skin and Hair Clinic, Dr. Hera Tabassum … Read more
Preparing for laser tattoo removal mainly means keeping the tattooed skin healthy, avoiding tanning, discussing your medical history, and arriving with clean skin on the day of treatment. At Dr. Hera’s Skin and Hair Clinic, Dr. Hera Tabassum evaluates the tattoo, skin type, ink colors, previous treatments, and skin condition before deciding how the laser … Read more
Acne redness happens mainly because a pimple is inflamed. The skin around the pimple may look red, swollen, warm, or sore. The first step to reduce acne redness is to calm the skin instead of using many strong products. Use a gentle cleanser, a light non-comedogenic moisturiser, and sunscreen. A cool compress may also help … Read more
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt that your skin looks dull, dry, or tired? You may have heard that glycerin can make the skin lighter and brighter. But does glycerin really lighten skin? Glycerin does not have strong scientific proof for whitening or changing your natural skin colour. Its main job is … Read more
Forehead pimples usually happen when pores become blocked with oil, dead skin cells, and other debris. This blockage can cause whiteheads, blackheads, red pimples, or pus-filled bumps. Hair oil, oily hair, sweat, makeup, stress, hormones, and some hair products can also make forehead acne worse. Hair products can be an important trigger when small bumps … Read more
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition that causes white or lighter patches to appear when pigment-making cells called melanocytes are lost or damaged. It is commonly linked to an autoimmune process. Vitiligo can affect the face, hands, feet, arms, lips, scalp, genitals and other parts of the body. It is not contagious and cannot spread … Read more
Many people use the words cleanser and face wash as if they mean the same thing. They are both used to clean the skin, but they can work in different ways. A facial cleanser is often made to clean the skin gently. It can help remove dirt, sunscreen, makeup, and excess oil without making the … Read more
Male pattern baldness is one of the most common types of hair loss in men. It usually starts slowly. You may first notice a receding hairline, thinner hair at the temples, or a bald spot on the crown of your head. The medical name for male pattern baldness is androgenetic alopecia. Genes and hormones both … Read more
