Skin allergies in winter and its treatment

Many winter allergens or irritants can result in allergic rhinitis or hay fever as it is more commonly known. Allergic rhinitis occurs when the body's immune system overreacts to a certain substance.

Sometimes the immune system incorrectly identifies substances or even parts of the body as a threat, causing an allergic skin reaction to occur. Here is a breakdown of a number of skin allergies:

Eczema: Eczema occurs when the skin doesn't retain enough moisture and becomes dry, itchy and inflamed. The skin is also scaly and cracked. Eczema is commonly found in the creases of the arms and legs. This chronic skin allergy goes through periods of flare-ups and remissions. Many people are born with a skin condition as a result of genetics or develop it during early childhood. This may be due to exposure to harmful chemicals or allergens. While most children outgrow their eczema, some retain it throughout adulthood.

Dermatographia: Dermatographia or "skin writing", Occurs when the mast cells in the skin produce too much histamine. The histamine is released with any form of stimulation or pressure applied to the skin. What results is inflammation and itchiness of the skin? The reaction can be identified as white or red inflamed lines on the skin.

Hives: Similar to dermatographia, hives or urticaria is a skin allergy that produces raised wheels in the skin. These wheels may vary in size; they are accompanied by itchiness and commonly occur on the arms and legs. The body produces these hives when the mast cells of the skin produce too much histamine. However, when large amounts of chemicals are released by these cells to combat the allergen, fluid leaks into the bloodstream, which may cause anaphylaxis.

These are the common skin allergies occur in the winter season. You may consult your dermatologist which can help you in this matter. Dermatologist or skin specialist will examine your skin condition and advice your best treatment for it. KEMPS Skin Clinic Vaishali, Ghaziabad provides best skin care treatment for skin allergy. Dr.  Manju keshari is known dermatologist there, she is Hair care and skin specialist.

What is Vitiligo and how it’s treated?

Vitiligo is a condition that causes the skin to lose its color.  It affects between 0.2 percent and 1 percent of people around the world. It can occur in people of any race. It’s most noticeable, though, among people with dark skin, because the contrast between the normal skin tone and the white patches that have been affected by vitiligo is more pronounced. People with vitiligo experience color loss in various areas of exposed skin. Some may experience the discoloration in the mouth, in the hair on the scalp, or in their eyelashes or eyebrows.

Causes of Vitiligo: The cause of Vitiligo is not known. Vitiligo might be an immune system sickness. These diseases happen immune system mistakenly attacks some part of your own body. In vitiligo, the resistant system may destroy the melanocytes in the skin. Vitiligo is photosensitive; patients should avoid exposing the skin to direct sunlight for a prolonged period. It is likewise conceivable that at least one gene may make a person more prone to get the disorder.  

Symptoms of Vitiligo: White spots on the skin are the principal indication of vitiligo. These spots are more normal in areas where the skin is exposed to the sun. Initially, the vitiligo starts as a simple spot, a little paler than the rest of the skin. But gradually, as time passes, this spot will become much paler until it becomes white.

The spots might be on the hands, feet, arms, face, and lips. Other common areas for white patches are: 

• The armpits and groin (where the leg meets the body) 
• Around the mouth
• Eyes
• Nostrils
• Navel
• Genitals
• Rectal areas.

Vitiligo Treatment: Many treatments are available to help restore skin color or even out skin tone. Results vary and are unpredictable. Some treatments have serious side effects. So your doctor may suggest that you first try improving the appearance of your skin by applying self-tanning products or makeup.

• By Creams that control inflammation
• Medications that affect the immune system
• Removing the remaining color (depigmentation)
• Skin grafting

KEMPS Skin Clinic offer Vitiligo treatment as its staff is proficient in skin related issue and treatment. KEMPS Skin Clinic is a leading skin Care clinic in DELHI/NCR located in Vaishali. It is easily reachable by Road and metro services. KEMPS Clinic equipped with the latest equipment and treatment services related to skin problem.

What is fruit peel and how it is beneficial for skin?

Fruit peel is a natural resource for the nourishment of the skin. We daily eat fruit and know that it is full of nutrition. Eating fruits is one of the tastiest parts of healthy living. But when you’re left with a pile of peels, it’s tempting to head toward the compost. Not so fast, though! Those leftover peels have mind-blowing uses for your skin. These fruit peel uses will also be a game changer for your health. You’ll be dealing with less chemicals, preservatives, and mysterious ingredients. Finally, you can wave goodbye to expensive products.

Fruit peel is a source of proteins and vitamins that benefit your skin in several ways. It helps to give you a radiant as well as glowing complexion easily. With fruit peels being so beneficial, you could also use the same in preparing different fruit peel masks for the skin.

Due to a lot of nutrients available in the fruit peels, these can help to give long-lasting positive benefits on the skin. From banana to peer and pomegranate, all these fruit peels are extremely beneficial for your skin.

Type of fruit peels: 

1-Banana Peel: Banana peel can help to benefit your skin in several ways. Due to a large number of vitamins and proteins present in the banana peel, it can do wonders for your complexion and also treat several skin problems. You can try rubbing a banana peel on your skin twice a day to notice radiant and glowing skin. Also, the banana peel can be dried under the sun, ground into a powder, mixed with yogurt and then used as a face mask. Try this mask weekly twice to notice effective results.

2- Pear Peel: Peer peel can help to give you clear and glowing skin. It has rich fiber content so it can help to promote collagen production on the skin. It also helps to prevent an appearance of acne and blemishes on the face. The best way to use the peel of pear is to boil it in water and use this water on your skin once the water has cooled down. Pear water can be used as a toner, as it helps to treat hyperpigmented skin.

3- Orange and Lemon Peels: Using orange and lemon peels remove acne. Their extracts have the same abilities as antibiotics so these can fight pimple-causing bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. You’ll be less prone to breakouts, without having to use harsh acne medication.

4-Papaya Peel: Papaya peel can help to boost the production of collagen, thus giving you healthy and glowing skin. Take some papaya peel and scrub your face with this. You can also use papaya peel mask to rejuvenate your dull and dry skin. Take papaya peel and grind it to make a paste.

For fruit peel its essential to know your skin type and which peel suites you most, for that you may consult your dermatologist says by Dr. Manju Keshri, Skin specialist and dermatologist at KEMPS skin Clinic, Vaishali .

Food that helps to glow skin in Winter Season

Broccoli:  Broccoli is a vegetable which is a natural source of glucoraphanin, which is known for its skin regenerative properties. It also boasts collagen-building vitamin C as well as vitamin E, which protects against cellular damage, and vitamin B, which gives skin that enviable glow. Broccoli also happens to be a potent food that fights cancer. 

Spinach:   Spinach is considered a superfood for good reason. In addition to its nutritional value, spinach has health-promoting and disease-preventing properties. It’s not only rich in antioxidants and iron, but it’s also a good source of folate—a B vitamin that promotes cellular repair and can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Salmon:  Salmon is another all-around superfood with proven skin benefits. Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids that keep your complexion supple and moisturized. It’s also a good source of selenium, which helps protect the skin against oxidative damage, improves elasticity, and reduces inflammation, which is especially beneficial for those struggling with acne. If you have complexion trouble, try these home remedies for acne.

Almonds: Almonds are rich in Vitamin-E and anti-oxidants. You must soak 5 almonds every night and eat them the next day after peeling off their skin to extract maximum benefits. Also, you can give yourself a nice face massage with almond oil every night and spread the glow!

Grapefruit: Grapefruit is a great source of vitamin C, one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants. When it comes to your skin, vitamin C helps brighten and even out your skin tone.

Carrots: Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and lycopene that protect skin from UV damage. Although the sun is not too bright in winters, UV rays are still present all around us. Carrots are also packed with Vitamin A, potassium and anti-oxidants that keep dry skin and uneven skin tone issues at bay. Aim to drink a glass of Carrot + Beetroot + Orange + Amla + Lemon Juice every day to up your fight against the dull skin.

Dark Chocolate:  Just the name brings a wide smile on your face! Dark chocolate is rich in flavonols that fight UV damage, free radicals and aid blood circulation while impacting your brain chemistry to good. Don’t hesitate to grab a cup of hot chocolate however made with dark chocolate. 

Also, winter season requires a lot of skin care. So when you required any expert advice related to skin care you may contact Dr. Manju keshri, (Senior Dermatologist), KEMPS Skin Clinic, Vaishali.

What is Skin pigmentation and how it can be treated

Abnormal discoloring of the skin is called Pigmentation. Your skin color is totally based upon the skin cells and melanin is the substance that is produced by these skin cells. Damaged and unhealthy cells affect the production of melanin and cause pigmentation & patchy skin.

Skin pigmentation issues can be medically treated through a number of different procedures that may either fade or erase dark or light areas. People of any skin type or tone can suffer from a number of skin pigmentation issues that cause discoloration, dark spots on face, irregular pigmentation, and extreme freckling. While some of these issues are genetic, others can be caused by environmental factors or when the body produces too much melanin, which is the pigment that gives skin its color.

How is skin pigmentation disorders treated?  

Some cases of skin discoloration are curable, while others can be alleviated with consistent treatment. The most common treatments that our dermatologists will recommend are topical creams, pills, and in some cases, laser therapy but it may take some time for the results to show.

The different types of pigmentation problems

• Lentigo, is also called age spots if it is mainly due to the intrinsic aging of the skin, or solar lentigo if it is caused by regular and considerable sun exposure.
• Melasma, generally due to hormone imbalances. This can occur when taking certain medicines or can be caused by sun exposure during pregnancy when no protection is worn. This is called pregnancy mask.
• Ephelides also called Liver spots, 
• Post-inflammatory pigmentation, following an acne spot for example. The mark is then due to an excess of melanin produced by the inflammation.

What are the causes of skin pigmentation?

There are many factors contributing to pigmentation. Here’s the list of few prominent factors:

• Due to excessive exposure to the sun
• Allergic reaction
• Hormonal changes
• Facial hair removal in an appropriate way
• Excessive exposure to the sun.
• Skin damage from the injury.
• Improper hair removal.
• Genetic predisposition.

How to Treat Pigmentation Disorders?

The most common treatments that our dermatologists will recommend are topical creams, pills, and in some cases, laser therapy, Just as how micro-needling can promote that youthful glow to your skin, pigmentation treatments help maintain beautiful skin by removing your dark spots.

Dr. Manju Keshari at KEMPS Skin Clinic at Vaishali, Ghaziabad is a Skin Specialist Doctor will help evaluate the extent of pigmentation disorder through skin treatment in Ghaziabad by visual examination first, and based on the result, Pigmentation treatment is advised. This treatment is quite common now and safe and inexpensive too. 

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Some of the most typical skin issues that laser skin treatment remedies are scars and blemishes from sun damage, acne, chicken pox, and age. The skin rejuvenation procedures can even your skin tone if you suffer from birthmarks, rosacea, liver spots or a yellow or gray complexion. Much of time laser skin resurfacing is done to contour facial fine lines and wrinkles. Laser skin resurfacing is a popular cosmetic procedure that can help rejuvenate the skin and reduce the effects of the sunburn, aging, and some facial skin disorders. These treatments are effective, & convenient and less costly.

How skin resurfacing works  

Dermatologist uses a laser to send pulsating beams of light at skin irregularities. The damaged layer of skin is removed; the skin below, the dermis, is heated, stimulating new growth of collagen fibers. Once healed, the skin will appear firmer and smoother.  

The two most popular skin rejuvenation treatments are CO2 laser resurfacing and Erbium laser resurfacing. CO2 or carbon dioxide uses ultra pulse continuous light to remove damaged skin. This method is best for deeper scarring or blemishes. Recovery time for CO2 procedures is up to two weeks. Erbium laser treatment is commonly used for surface and shallow lines and wrinkles. The Erbium technique’s benefit is a minimal healing time, about one week; however, the results may be limited for more severe cases of facial imperfections.

A partial laser skin resurfacing procedure typically takes 30 to 45 minutes and a full treatment can take up to two hours. Both of these lasers help to minimize the potential for laser skin resurfacing complications by limiting the amount of heat damage to the skin and offering the cosmetic surgeon an extremely high level of precision. Your physician will help you prepare for a beneficial laser skin resurfacing recovery.

Benefits:

• A laser peel can be performed to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, age spots, birthmarks, and blotchy patches on the skin.
• It can also improve the skin's overall texture which can become rough and coarse as a result of accumulated sun damage. 
• Deep laser skin rejuvenation can stimulate the production of new collagen in the lower dermis.
• A laser skin resurfacing procedure can also be employed for removing skin growths such as moles and warts, and even as a treatment for skin cancer in its earliest stages

Side Effects:

Some side effects may arise after laser Skin Resurfacing among certain patients. However, these are usually relatively minor and should fade away in a short time. Common side effects include redness of the skin, swelling of the treated area, and moderate irritation similar to the feeling produced by a mild sunburn. In rare cases involving laser skin resurfacing, side effects such as burning, scarring, or a change in the pigmentation of the skin have occurred. During a consultation with a trained dermatologist, patients will review potential risks and discuss the likelihood of complications developing for them.

Before going to laser Skin Resurfacing Dr. Manju Keshari (Senior Dermatologist KEMPS Skin Clinic, Vaishali advised that you must consult your Dermatologist and check about skin allergy and other effects of it.

Dry Skin care in rainy season

Dry skin is an uncomfortable condition marked by scaling, itching, and cracking. It can occur for a variety of reasons. You might have naturally dry skin. But even if your skin tends to be oily, you can develop dry skin from time to time. Dry skin can affect any part of your body.

Undoubtedly dryness is a result of lack of vitamins that help in repairing dry and damaged skin. It also means that the skin isn’t properly hydrated as a result of which it looks and feels dry. And to top it all the condition becomes worse during the monsoon. Now how do you combat this condition of your skin? Well its very easy, just follow these simple tips:  

• Drink as much water as you can. Do not stop drinking water even if it leads to frequent urination. Water consumption hydrates your body and flushes out all the unwanted toxins.
• Use cleansers that are clean based.
• Moisturize your skin frequently. This will help in increasing the keep the outer layer of your skin properly hydrated, thereby leaving it with a soft, supple and moist look.
• You may also use rose water and glycerin to keep your skin healthy
• Keep away from alcohol-based toners.

These are some tips to take care of skin By Skin expert, Dr. Manju keshari (Dermatologist), KEMPS Skin Clinic Vaishali, Ghaziabad

Cleansing: It is important to indulge in a cleansing of your skin by using a mild face wash to remove the dirt from the surface of your skin. It is better that you use a mild face wash or resort to homemade face packs, soapy content can prove to be futile during monsoon especially for sensitive skin.

Toning: Humidity and rains can lead to clogging of the skin pores. Skin pores need to be hydrated and breathe freely to avoid any free radicals enter the space and penetrate deep inside the epidermis. Ensure using a good quality toner and applying it generously all over your face and neck at least twice a week.

Drink lots of water: This is perhaps an eternal secret to a glowing hydrated and fuller supple skin all throughout the year. You must be drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day to keep the skin problems away. Water adds an element of hydration and boosts your skin’s essential oils, toxins away and leaves your skin feeling fresh and amazing as ever.

Avoid makeup: Avoid applying Makeup during the rainy season. Use lip gloss and wear light minimal powder to avoid any infection. Rains are the best time for bacteria and microbes to get in full action and lead to several serious skin problems. if very necessary use light makeup on your skin.

Above are some tips which make your Dry skin better and healthy in a rainy season, apart from this if you feel any issue related to skin contact your nearest dermatologist and take their guidance about skin care.

Best diet to keep skin glow

Eating healthy food is most important things for skin. No matter how many skin care products you apply to the outside of your skin, if you aren’t eating healthy food to nourish your skin from within, your skin will look dull, unhealthy and undernourished. If you are loading up on sugary drinks, junk food, and processed snacks, you are very likely to have acne prone, dull looking skin.

Your skin is the largest and most important organ known to your body. It has a tough job filtering toxins that you are exposed to as you move about your day. Your skin also works to hold moisture in your body so you don’t become dehydrated. Skin protects your blood and organs from germs to keep you healthy. 

We spend lots of time and money considering what we put on our faces. But how much do you think about whether or not you're following a clear skin diet? In the past, dermatologists maintained that unless you wipe greasy fingers on your face, food doesn't cause zits.

How Diet Affects Your Skin

“I tell my patients that what they put in their mouths is as important as the products they apply on their skin,” says Dr. Manju Keshari (Dermatologist of KMEPS Skin Clinic), who’s written her about eating healthy foods. Foods get digested and broken down into vitamins, minerals and amino acids that your body can use to build the healthy skin. If you crash diet or eat highly processed foods, your skin won’t be as strong and supple as it could be.

What to Eat for Glowing Skin

Dr. Manju Keshari Says that best skin diet is one that involves eating vegetables of different colors for every meal and a green juice every day You probably think about how nutrition affects your internal health and your weight, but eating the right foods can also improve the quality of your skin.

Your Diet and Your Skin

Here are some of the best foods you can incorporate into your diet to improve your complexion:

• Low-Fat Dairy products – one of the most important components of a healthy skin diet is vitamin A, which can be found in low-fat dairy products.  
• High antioxidant content: Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and plums – these foods contain high antioxidant content, which provides an array of benefits for the healthy skin. 
• Essential fatty acids Contents: Salmon, walnuts, canola oil, and flaxseed – these seemingly unrelated foods each deliver essential fatty acids, which are key elements in a healthy diet. 
• Healthy oils – these contain more than essential fatty acids, which helps to keep skin lubricated and keeps it looking and feeling healthier overall.  
• Water – while the amount needed every day varies, it continues to remain undisputed that it plays a significant role in good hydration, which is essential for your healthy skin diet.

What is fungal infection and how it’s treated?

A fungus is just a type of germ.A fungus is a primitive organism and the fungi can live everywhere in the air, in the soil, on plants, and in water. Some fungi are helpful, while others harmful. Fungi (the plural of fungus) are all around us and don't usually cause any problems. However, occasionally they can settle down and grow in places on our bodies like our skin, nails, between our toes.

How fungal infections are spread

The main cause of spreading Fungal in ignoring hygiene. Infections are spread by direct skin contact (with humans or animals), or indirectly from contaminated articles on floors or in the soil. Shared changing rooms and showers are often a source of tinea, while some infections are spread by sharing of items such as towels.

Causes of fungal skin infections

You’re more likely to get a fungal skin infection if you:

• Don’t dry your skin fully after a bath or shower
• Come into contact with a person or animal with a fungal skin infection
• Touch contaminated items, such as clothes, towels, and bedclothes
• Walk barefoot in shower and pool areas
• Wear tight clothing that doesn’t allow sweat to evaporate
• Diabetes
• Have recently taken a course of antibiotics
• In pregnancy
• Being  overweight

Symptoms of fungal skin infections

Fungal skin infections can cause a variety of different skin rashes. Some are red, scaly and itchy. Others may produce a fine scale, similar to dry skin. The fungus can affect just one area or several areas of your body. If you get a fungal infection of your scalp, you may lose some hair. The symptoms of a fungal skin infection depend on the type of fungus that’s caused it, and where it is. Fungal rashes can sometimes be confused with other skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema.

How can it be treated?

Commonly skin fungal infections are not serious and can be treated using a variety of techniques and methods. A common option is a laser treatment which has been shown to improve the skin’s condition after 5 months in the majority of cases. The doctor may even focus laser treatment on nails as it may not show any symptoms of infection at first, and this will help to remove any potential fungus growing there.

The fungi are killed by the heat generated by the laser, targeting and killing fungus cells in the affected area which helps to prevent any future manifestation. Patients will experience no major side effects and can resume daily activities immediately since no downtime is required after treatment.

At KEMPS Skin Clinic, our doctors will guide and advise you for the best treatment and the number of sessions required. Depending on your skin’s condition and severity of the infection, a combination of techniques may be used in order to maximize the chances of curing the fungal infection as quickly as possible. 

How to maintain glowing skin at the age of 40

How to maintain a glowing skin at the age of 40? This is the questions that most of us at the age of 40 ask the skin specialists and dermatologist and which need a satisfying answer. Clear glowing skin is a dream for every person. No one likes pimples, zits, dark spots, baggy eyes or dark circles. There are different skin types and different problems associated with them. Dry skin can get itchy sometimes and needs to be hydrated often to keep it glowing.

Are you in your 40's or older? Are you at an age where you're experiencing wrinkles, fine lines and other changes in your skin? Feeling insecure? Many women today are determined to keep their skin youthful looking. They apply different kinds of cream to their faces and other parts of their body to hide the signs of aging on their skin. As technology advances, there are more and more advances and easier ways to help people slow down the process of aging. 

How the Skin Changes in Our 40s

At the age of 30, our body stops the production of collagen, and collagen plays a big part in our organs, especially our skin, which is the biggest organ in our body.

According to Dr. Manju, the most typical changes women tend to see in their skin when they hit 40 include:

• Pigmentation
• Melasma
• Dark Spots
• Large Pores
• Dehydration
• Wrinkles
• Expression Lines
• Neck Lines

How do you maintain a healthy diet?

While you turn 30’s, you have to maintain a proper and healthy diet in order to have a healthier and younger self, you must follow the points given below:

• Include whole grains such as oats, brown rice, quinoa, amaranth etc.
• Add vegetables such as eggplant, broccoli, green leafy vegetables among others to your diet.
• High-fat foods like cheese, butter can also be given a skip.

A healthy diet for the 40-year old you:

• Have the right kind of fat.
• Include essential omegas from cold water fish, flaxseeds, nuts.
• Add antioxidants from colored fruits and veggies in your diet.
• Also, add high fiber and low glycemic index foods.

Most of the aging is influenced by genetics, ethnicity, sun exposure, and what you do (or don’t do) to care for your skin. According to Dr. Manju Keshari, a dermatologist at KEMS Skin Clinic at Ghaziabad, the most noticeable changes are:

• Decreased skin elasticity
• Darker pigmentation
• Pore size
• Pronounced fine lines
• Overall thinning of the muscle and fat of the face

We all want to look beautiful, and have probably read up on beauty tips such as using more olive oil for improved skin care, changing our makeup products, drinking more green tea for health, and lots of lukewarm water for beautiful skin, but which actually work?

Healthy food for healthy skin

Healthy food is extremely important for good health; Skin is the largest organ and protects the rest of your body from germs and infectious agents. While many people want healthy skin because of the radiant appearance it provides, skin is also the indicator of overall health, and having healthy skin starts with having a healthy body.

Many people are concerned with not only their general health but the health of their skin as well. Getting the best nutrition you can is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Indeed, though it is impossible to prevent the process of ageing skin, good nutrition can help maintain an attractive complexion. 

Human skin requires nutrients to flourish. These can be obtained from a healthy diet and through multivitamin supplementation. There is no doubt that your wellbeing, including skin health, can be enhanced by eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and fish. Nutrition is important for health. An unhealthy diet can damage your metabolism, cause weight gain and even affect organs such as your heart and liver.

Consider these skin-friendly foods:

• Green Vegetables
• Spinach and other green leafy vegetables
• Tomatoes
• Berries
• Beans, peas, and lentils
• Salmon, mackerel and other fatty fish
• Nuts
• Carrots, apricots, and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables

 What to eat in a day for beautiful skin

While there are many factors that contribute to a healthy complexion, there are four standout nutrients that seem to play a role according to scientific research: beta-carotene, lycopene, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C. You can find these nutrients in loads of tasty foods — think bell peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkins, and watermelon, just to name a few.

How Diet Affects Your Skin

“I tell my patients that what they put in their mouths is as important as the products they apply on their skin,” says Dr. Manju Keshari (Dermatologist of Kemps Skin Clinic), also she says that Foods get digested and broken down into vitamins, minerals and amino acids that your body can use to build healthy skin. If you crash diet or eat highly processed foods, your skin won’t be as strong and supple as it could be.

How can a nutritionist help with skin health and conditions?

If you are struggling with a skin complaint, our dermatologist will often be your first port of call. However, as what you put into your body can have a direct impact on your skin health, a nutritionist can also help - looking at overcoming the problem from inside and recommending the right food for healthy skin.

Skin types and care:

Every person’s skin is unique, but there are a few common skin types. Skin is generally classified into five categories says Dr. Manju Keshari, a dermatologist of KEMPS Skin Clinic, Ghaziabad. Understanding the different types of skin will give you a better idea of how to treat acne breakouts and reveal smooth, clear skin. 

1. Normal Skin Type 
2. Dry Skin Type
3. Oily Skin Type
4. Combination Skin
5. Sensitive Skin

Normal Skin Type

Normal skin type has a healthy glow with a fine texture and no open pores. It rarely develops spots or shiny areas. It is soft, smooth, pimple-free, clean and without flaky areas. In fact, it's quite rare to find a normal skin, especially as all skins tend to become slightly drier as you get older.

Dry Skin

Dry skin can feel tight throughout the day, and may experience noticeable flaking. Dry skin is largely due to genetics, environmental factors such as lifestyle & diet, hormonal changes, and climate. Dehydration is also a leading cause of dry skin, so drinking plenty of water and avoiding diuretics like alcohol and caffeine can make a significant difference in how your skin feels and looks.

Oily Skin

Oily skin has an enlarged pore and produces more than enough oil which may cause blackheads and pimples. You can care for your shiny pores in a way that works with your skin’s natural, not against it, so your problem skin will be clear, more even-toned, healthy and balanced.

Combination Skin:

Combination skin is also very common and it is somewhat difficult to take care of. When you have a combination skin, your skin may be more oily than dry or it may be more dry than oily. So first you have to check which is more dominant. Whether it is oilier or drier, the T-zone (your forehead, nose and the chin) will always be oily. People with combination skin have a shiny skin and visible pores.

Sensitive Skin

Please note that you may have sensitive skin and normal, oily, or dry. If your skin has allergic reactions to beauty products and is usually sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold weather, it is sensitive. Sensitivity can show up in rash, redness, inflammation, acne, and dilated capillaries. Sensitive skin requires sensitive care – it needs to be treated gently, first and foremost, by avoiding irritating products.

How to treat skin problems: There are ways to tackle skin problems without damaging your skin. Just remember the number one rule of skin care: maintain cleanness and hygiene and consult our dermatologist when you face any skin problem. Some time home remedies harm your skin.

How to take care of your skin in summer?

Your skin may be a protective shell, or maybe for you it’s the clue that defines your age; whatever your idea may be, one fact cannot be ignored – skin is the most sensitive yet pivotal organ of the human body. This simply means that you should pay special attention towards the skincare; although your attention should be proper all the time, summer season asks for more skin care attitude.

With summer just right around the corner, people are searching for summer skin care tips that can help them survive the negative effects of staying under the sun. Ironic as it may be, even though the sun is the icon for the summer season, it’s also the biggest concern for a lot of people. 

Dr. Manju Keshari is a Dermatologist in Kemps skin clinic in Ghaziabad, she tells us about, how summer affects your skin, to how you can take care of all those problems. She also gave out simple tips for skin care during the summers.

Best Summer Skin Care Tips

The basis of skin care in the summer is above all the protection of the skin from the effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV protection), this is best done by suitable sun protection. To do this, always adjust the sun protection to your skin type (the brighter the skin, the higher the sun protection factor). The light protection factor should be at least 20. In this way, the skin is well protected from sunburn, which could otherwise lead to skin peeling. Furthermore, premature aging of the skin is prevented.

Skin Care in summer

It is also possible to protect yourself against dangerous sun rays by means of suitable clothing. Make sure your skin is covered as much as possible. You can even buy clothes with built-in UV protection.

Increased perspiration and increased formation of sebum directly lead to clogging of the pores. Therefore it is essential to clean the skin thoroughly as part of skin care, this also prevents skin impurities.

In addition to protecting your skin against the sun, you may also need to change your skincare routine in summer:

• Stay away from Sun in the peak hours.
• Try exfoliating more often if your skin is suffering from sweat and clogged pores
• Make sure you’re staying hydrated as it’s good for your health and your skin
• Increase your water intake. Drink lots of water as this helps to keep the skin hydrated. 
• Try to stay indoors and avoid going outdoors in the noon/afternoon when Sun is overhead. 
• Avoid carbonated soft drinks i.e cool drinks.
• Shower after swimming in pools as the chlorine can dry out your skin
• Avoid eating spicy foods like dum biryani etc. Eat healthy, nutritious and balanced food for an overall health condition of the skin, body, and mind.
• Wear loose and light-colored cotton clothes. Avoid tight-fitting synthetic wear.
• Go for an early morning walk or late evening walk to stay fit.

Keep makeup to a minimum

Give your skin a break in the summer and try to wear makeup as little as possible. This will give your skin the opportunity to breathe and be free from the chemicals and cosmetics. Getting air to you skin is vital, as it’s not being covered up by cosmetic products and it’s a good way for your skin to feel fresh and uplifted.

What causes skin pigmentation on face and it’s treatment?

Facial pigmentation may be due to a generalized process but most often is localized to the face. Melasma and actinic damage pigmentation are common and tend to be bilaterally distributed and slowly progressive. Irregularly shaped isolated lesions should be viewed with more caution, and biopsy may be required. Treatments include topical and oral medications, peels, intense pulsed light therapy and laser treatment.

Causes

When your skin produces too much melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of your skin and hair, you may notice spots of discoloration or an uneven texture. A number of different factors can influence your body’s melanin production, including: 

Common causes of skin include:

• Sun exposure
• Hormonal changes
• Heredity
• Acne
• Botched skin treatments

Diagnosis:

A doctor will diagnose pigmentation simply by looking at your skin. Your medical history will help to determine any factors that may have caused the disorder.

Our doctor may use a special lamp that gives off ultraviolet light. This allows the doctor to see patterns and depth of skin discoloration more clearly.

There are various causes of hyperpigmentation, including

• Overexposure to the sun
• Heredity
• Picking at the skin
• Endocrine diseases and hormonal changes
• Certain medications such as antibiotics, cancer drugs, antiseizure 
• drugs and more
• Current or recent pregnancy, or current or recent use of birth 
• Inflammation and skin injuries from acne lesions, psoriasis, burns, 
• Friction and even certain professional skin care treatments.

Skin pigmentation laser treatment

Some lasers can be used for the treatment of skin pigmentation and have minimal or no impact on normal skin. This is possible due to the process of selective photothermolysis. This is a term that describes how a particular laser wavelength is attracted to pigmented lesions and only minimally to the normal skin to allow selective removal of a lesion. This allows the laser to selectively disrupt the pigment with minimal or no damage to surrounding skin

Treatment of skin pigmentation

There are many products available on the market for this condition; however, at KEMPS Skin Clinic near Vaishali metro station, we offer a range of medical procedures which have proven very effective in the treatment of skin pigmentation and other skin conditions.

Skin problems in winter & care

Winter is always a tough time for your skin. The cold weather and dry air draw out the precious moisture away from your Body & skin. And due to dryness skin can lead to cracking and bleeding, and the cold winds only make the matters worse. Indoor heat further robs the air of moisture, as do hot showers or baths and harsh cleansers.

Cold weather also impacts on hairs The hair, it gets dry and static, leaving you looking totally unprepared for that important board meeting. Don't worry, the problems might seem endless, but the solutions are simple. Dermatologist Dr Manju keshari, of KEMPS Skin Clinic, gives us some handy tips to avoid skin problems this season. 

Winter Dry Skin:

This is the most wide-spread winter skin problem, and it happens when already-dry skin is exposed to dry air or low environmental humidity (like in heated areas). Skin becomes itchy, chapped, red, or scaly. To soothe dry skin, use mild soaps with warm water instead of hot, and keep your bathing brief.

How does winter affect our skin?

According to Dr. Manju, “Everyone notices a difference in their skin in winter, no matter how small”, due to a drop in heat and humidity, as well as the dietary changes and hotter showers that typically come with winter. Skin can be less oily, fine lines become more prominent and dry skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis more pronounced. So it’s very important to take proper care of your skin in a winter season.

Winter skin care tips:

• Apply the petroleum jelly on the face, lips, hands, legs.
• Do not take the hot water baths. The hot water takes out the moisture in the skin then skin becomes dry. So try to avoid the hot and long baths in winter.
• Dry skin is the major problem in the winter. Use the natural moisturizer in the winter.
• Try to cover the most of the body with the clothes. Do not expose the skin to the cold air.
• Use the natural moisturizers like butter, oils, glycerin, etc., in the winter. Not to choose the chemical moisturizers.
• Try to add the vitamin A, vitamin E rich foods in your diet.
• Stay hydrated in the winter. Try to take the juices and drinks.
• Try to take the necessary diet in the winter. Try to add the fruit and fruit juice to your diet.

If you feel any kind of major skin problem during winter season just contact your nearby Dermatologist and take proper care of your skin.

What do you want to know about beauty and skin care?

Here’s a beautiful secret by KEMPS skin clinic: Certain foods have amazing ingredients that keep skin supple and smooth and help fight age-related issues, says Dr. Majnu Keshari, MD, a certified dermatologist. We always wondered that what to eat and what not for better skin tone?

Proper nutrition is important for health. An unhealthy food habit can damage your metabolism, cause weight gain and even affect organs such as your heart and liver. What you eat also affects the health of another organ like as your skin.

Skin is one of the largest organs of the body that covers us from head to toe. Because of this, caring for your skin can directly affect your overall health. Your skin acts as a protective layer and is most sensitive to outside elements. It’s affected by more factors than you may think.

How to take care of your skin:

There are few steps by these you can ensure healthy skin:

• Maintain hygiene and cleanness, after that Cleanse regularly, typically 2 times a day.
• If you have oily skin uses a toner after cleansing.
• If you have dry skin uses a moisturizer.
• Exfoliate to remove your dead skin cells.

Make it a habit to check your own skin for abnormalities, discolorations, or any other changes on a regular basis. Visit your dermatologist in a year for skin examined by a doctor or dermatologist annually for any changes.

Eat for glowing skin:

Eating the right foods can also improve the quality of your skin. The better the quality of the raw materials we have to start with, the greater the chance that we’ll end up with a good skin. Research on the best foods for healthy skin is few but its prove that healthy food effect your skin very well. Antioxidant-rich foods seem to have a protective effect on the skin.

Consider these skin-friendly foods:

• Green leafy vegetables like as spinach.
• Tomatoes
• Beans, peas, and lentils
• Salmon, mackerel, and fish
• Blueberries
• Nuts
• Carrots, apricots, 
• Orange fruits.

Tips for beautiful skin in winter season

Winter is the most beautiful and coldest season of the year. Winter is the time when the nights are very long and days become short and it is also the time when most of us enjoy a party, gathering, holiday and traveling with family & friends.

Winter brings along a few skin problems also. People experience irritation, hardness, and roughness of skin. The main cause of itchy skin due to dryness and contact allergies due to detergents and chemicals in this season. Cold temperatures result in poor blood circulation and widened capillaries and as a result, the skin suffers.  

Have a great skin in this winter by skin care tips:

• Use oil-based moisturizer in place of your water-based moisturizer.Use the moisturizer several times in a day for a soft and silky skin.
• Use the petroleum jelly on the face, lips, hands, legs on a routine basis.
• Use the sunscreen when you’re stepping out from home.
• Drink plenty of water in a day to keep the dryness at bay. Water is an excellent lubricant to keep your skin soft and supple.
• Use the natural moisturizer in the winter to keep away the Dry skin.
• Try to take the necessary diet in the winter. Try to add the fruit and fruit juice to your diet.
• Avoid taking the hot water baths. The hot water takes out the moisture in the skin then skin becomes dry. 
• The chapped lips are one of the problems in this winter. Apply the petroleum jelly to the chapped lips. Use the lip scrubs for the lip care in the winter.
• Often cover the most of the body with the clothes. Do not expose the skin to the cold air.

Winter season is one such type of season that not only brings pleasant experiences for heart and mind but also brings some uncomfortable dryness to the face, hands, and also feet. In this cold season, everyone’s skin becomes dry due to the dry air. An individual should be very careful and attentive to take care of the skin, whereas it reacts with the atmospheric moisture and wetness. Winter is the season when your skin becomes too much dry. Getting wrinkles over your skin is also quite common during this season. It is important to apply moisturizer on your skin repeatedly. During the daytime, you can do it as per your consciousness.

If you face more skin problem in winter just contact your skin expert or dermatologist for skin check-up and treatment. A good dermatologist may provide you better skin treatment so always choose skin expert or dermatologist very carefully.

Have a safe and healthy winter.

How to Look Young at Any Age

Aging is a time bound process of life for both men and women, however, that doesn't mean it's constantly pleasant. In case you're stressed over losing your energetic looks and aura, at that point you're not the only one. Try not to stress - there's assistance along the way. There are a lot of things you can do to thump a long time off your image without decimating your bank account or getting surgery, such as taking advance care of your skin and switching up your hairdo.  

Take care of your skin

Whether you were a die-hard party rocker in a past life, or still love to have a little bit too much fun, your skin is the first thing that will annoy you., wrinkles, Lines, crow’s feet and loss of elasticity are main symptoms of growing older. The best way to fight aging in your skin is to use sunscreen on the daily and keep it moisturised. Using a sun screen will protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, which cause dryness, age spots, loss of elasticity as well as a whole host of more serious health problems.  

What is a healthy diet plan?

A healthy diet plan includes all vitamins and mineral including right amount of calories which are essential for your skin and body. Woman’s body requires different nutrients to fight her growing age and all the issues that come along with. We know, talking about a healthy diet is easier but maintaining it becomes a little difficult particularly when you are young. However, if you put in some efforts and make a few changes in your food habits

Some tips that help you to look younger than your age:

• Take care of your skin
• Choose the right concealer and moisturizer
• Get an eye-lift with eye shadow
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Remove makeup while sleeping
• Be positive be happy!
• Think young, look young
• Trim your eyebrows
• Drink plenty of water

(This is the most important of all beauty tips for younger looking skin. Water makes up to around 65% of your body)

• Drink 8-10 glasses of water to keep your skin hydrated.
• Switch to tender coconut water; 
• Avoid aerated drinks that lead to toxin releases in the body, causing breakouts.

Pimples on your face say what about your health

Every woman gets a pimple before the period, she blames it on hormones and hides pimples with concealer. But have you ever thought why pimples appear on the same spot every time and no cream or cleanser can help getting rid of them? Skin doctor suggests that problems with the skin are a reflection of inner well-being.

Your skin is basically a billboard for what's going on inside your body.The place on your body that is prone to pimples can help to determine what health problems you might have. Because breakouts actually don't just occur randomly, a pimple can send a pretty clear message about your health and hygiene, according to dermatologist Dr. Manju Keshari, director of KEMPS Skin Clinic in Ghaziabad. 

Each point on your face is linked to specific body organs and functions, so a breakout in a particular area means there is something wrong elsewhere in the body. 

Here are some areas your face may be breaking out or experiencing an issue, 

• Pimple on your Forehead 

Breakouts on the forehead are directly related to your stomach and food intake. Stop eating junk food, excessive sugar and drink plenty of water as this could also be a greater problem of stomach infection after some time.

• Pimples on cheeks

These pimples usually are caused when your face touches dirty cell phones, pillowcases, makeup brushes, and dirty hands! These germs are transferred to your skin and can clog your pores causing breakouts on your cheeks so take proper cleanness for cell phones, pillow covers etc.

• Between your eyebrows

These breakouts are related to your digestive system and poor circulation. Therefore, if you’re intolerant to certain foods, this may appear as rashes or breakouts in this area. Unhealthy foods such as sugar candies and junk food may also result in breakouts in this area. A better-planned diet chart may help you to maintain clear skin.

• Above the brow

Breakouts in this area will give you insight on your immune system. If you start breaking out in this area, it could be an indication that you’re coming down with a cold or other illness. Clear your skin by boosting your immunity by taking proper nutrition.

• Pimples on Chin

A large number of us have hormonal irregular, however, aren't mindful of them. On the off chance that you break out on your chin, it might be an indication of hormonal issues. Give your skin additional consideration amid that season of a month and begin to address the significantly more concerning issue of imbalanced hormones.

• Pimples around the lips

These breakouts are related to your digestive system and poor diet, the residue from acidic foodstuffs like lemon or vinegar can cause irritation on the skin and ultimately cause inflammation. These foods obstruct the pores physically. Accordingly, the gnarly looking zits happen around the mouth.

How to get rid of pigmentation on face & human body

A standout amongst the most widely recognized worries in the beauty industry is pigmentation on the face. An uneven skin tone isn't sought by many individuals yet huge amounts of us experience the ill effects of it. There are two sorts of pigmentation: hyper pigmentation, and hypo pigmentation. Hyper pigmentation happens when the stained skin is darker than whatever remains of the skin. Hypo pigmentation happens when the skin being referred to is lighter than your ordinary skin shading.

  

The unwanted pigment is something that affects everyone at one point or another. Some people see it faster and easier than others. The general public may know pigmentation as freckles, age spots, liver spots, scarring, or uneven skin tone. Pigmentation is hard to treat and it is a progressing procedure. You must be patient when working with customers that are attempting to battle pigmentation.   

The Various Kinds of Pigmentation

1) Melasma

2) Chloasma

3) Solar Lentigines or Sun Damage

4) Freckles

5) Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

  

Pigmentation of a symptom of the disease

If the pigmentation of the upper lip is not associated with increased sun exposure, and there is at any time of year, you need to seek help from a doctor to get tested and get tested. Only a doctor is able to determine the reason why there is pigmentation.

What causes pigmentation?

Melanin is the pigment that gives our skin, hair, and eyes their color. Melanin is made in a cell called a melanocyte that sits in the bottom of the epidermis. Everyone has the same amount of melanocytes, but in darker skin, the melanocytes are producing more melanin making the skin have a darker tone. The significant reason for hyper pigmentation is the expanded melanin levels. Melanin is the shade in charge of your skin tone. It is uniformly appropriated everywhere throughout the body to get the even skin tone. Patches create when the melanin circulation is thwarted or when melanin accumulates in one area. The principle reasons are –

There are many other reasons that can cause this skin condition and some of them are given below.

• Hormonal imbalance
• Contact with certain chemicals
• Stress
• Dietary imbalances
• Hormonal changes during pregnancy
• Skin allergies
• Menopausal hormonal changes
• Sun burn/ Ultraviolet radiation
• Using fairness creams for very long period
• Trauma or skin injury

Safety during Laser removal of pigmentation

The laser beam is completely harmless because you can adjust various parameters. Therefore completely exclude the possibility of burns, scars and pigmentation increased resistant against this background. Highly Specialist will select individual wavelength and intensity of the laser radiation.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic tests vary for different types of skin pigmentation disorders. Physicians usually can diagnose albinism by looking carefully at a person's hair, skin, and eyes. They may order blood tests and eye exams as well. A visual exam also is enough to diagnose vitiligo.

For more detail contact to Kemps skin Clinic where Dr. Manju Keshari, Dermatologist answer you all queries and provide you proper skin care treatment. Her clinic “Kemps skin Clinic” is easily reachable by road and metro it is located in Vaishali Ghaziabad near Vaishali metro station.