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Sunscreen for Indian Skin: SPF, PA, Tinted or Mineral, and How Much to Use
A dermatologist’s guide to sunscreen for brown skin: SPF and PA, UVA and visible light, tinted vs mineral, how much to use, and the cloudy-day myth.
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Skincare in Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What to Pause and How to Handle Melasma
Which creams and treatments to pause in pregnancy, what’s generally fine, and how a dermatologist handles pregnancy melasma, acne, stretch marks and itch.
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Holi Skin and Hair Care: What to Do Before, During and After the Colours
How to protect skin, hair, nails and eyes on Holi, wash colour off without damage, and spot a reaction that needs a doctor. A Rajkot dermatologist’s guide.
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Summer Skincare in Rajkot: Oily Skin, Sunscreen, Tan and Prickly Heat
A dermatologist’s summer routine for oily skin in Rajkot’s 40°C heat: cleansing, a sunscreen you’ll actually wear, tan, prickly heat and fungal rashes.
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Winter Skincare in Gujarat: Dry Skin, Eczema Flares, Chapped Lips and Cracked Heels
Why skin turns dry, itchy and tight in a dry Saurashtra winter, a simple dermatologist routine that works, and when dryness needs a doctor. From Rajkot.
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Your Bridal Skin Timeline: What to Do 6 Months, 3 Months and 2 Weeks Before
A dermatologist’s countdown for wedding skin: when to start treatments, a home routine that works, what to avoid late on, and handling a breakout.
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Men’s Skincare: A Dermatologist’s Guide
Why men’s skin behaves differently, a simple three-step routine, and when acne, razor bumps, pigmentation or hair fall need a dermatologist.
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Foaming vs Gel Face Wash: Which Suits Your Skin?
How foaming and gel face washes differ, which suits oily, dry, sensitive or acne-prone skin, how often to cleanse, and the ingredients worth looking for.
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Glycolic Acid: Benefits, How to Use It and Who Should Avoid It
What glycolic acid does for skin, how to start it safely on Indian skin, how it compares with other acids, side effects, and when a clinic peel helps.
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Five Skincare Basics That Matter More Than Any Trend
Gentle cleansing, moisturising, daily sunscreen, one well-chosen active and patience: the five skincare basics a dermatologist would put before any trend.
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Vitamin E for Skin: Benefits, Myths and How to Use It
What vitamin E does in skincare, why it pairs well with vitamin C, the myth about scars, who should avoid vitamin E oil, and where it fits in a routine.
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IV Drips for Skin: What Is Known and What Is Not
What glow IV drips contain, what the evidence says about vitamins, glutathione and hydration by drip, the risks, and when IV treatment is needed.
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Niacin vs Niacinamide: What’s the Difference for Skin?
Niacin and niacinamide are both vitamin B3 but act differently. What niacinamide does for skin, how to use it, and why niacin tablets are not skincare.
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