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Common diseases

A quick look at the skin, hair and heart conditions we see and treat most often.

Skin conditions

  • Acne & pimples
  • Pigmentation & melasma
  • Eczema & dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Fungal & bacterial infections
  • Allergies & rashes
  • Vitiligo (white patches)

Hair & scalp

  • Hair fall & thinning
  • Dandruff
  • Pattern (genetic) baldness
  • Alopecia areata (patches)
  • Scalp infections
  • Premature greying concerns

Heart conditions

  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Chest pain & palpitations
  • Diabetic heart risk
  • Heart-failure follow-up
  • Preventive heart check-ups

Not sure which applies to you? Book a consultation and we'll point you in the right direction.

Condition guides

Understanding common skin conditions

A closer look at three conditions we treat often — what causes them, how to prevent them, and the myths worth clearing up.

Skin · Allergy

Urticaria (Hives)

Urticaria shows up as itchy, raised welts on the skin. It's usually an immune or allergic response — to certain foods, medicines, heat or cold, stress, infections or insect bites — though sometimes no single cause is found. Guidance from Dr. Nirmala Purohit.

Helps & prevents

  • Take your medicines regularly, exactly as directed
  • Identify and avoid your known triggers
  • Use gentle soaps and body wash; pat skin dry rather than rubbing
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing
  • Use sunscreen when going out
  • Avoid extreme heat and cold
  • Manage stress with yoga and relaxation

Best to avoid

  • Itching or scratching the affected skin — it makes welts worse
  • Rubbing roughly with a towel after a bath
  • Wearing tight clothes
  • Alcohol and spicy foods
  • Self-medicating
Seek a dermatologist urgently if you develop swelling of the lips, tongue or face — this can signal a serious allergic reaction.
Myth

Scratching relieves hives.

Fact

Scratching releases more histamine, so welts spread and itch more. Keeping the skin cool and calm helps instead.

Myth

Hives are always caused by a food allergy.

Fact

Heat, cold, stress, infections and medicines are common triggers too — and sometimes no cause is ever found.

Skin · Pigmentation

Melasma

Melasma causes brown or grey-brown patches, usually on the face. It's driven by a mix of triggers:

AgeSun exposureScar tissueHormones (e.g. pregnancy)GeneticsHarsh chemicals in products

How to manage it

  • Daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen — the single most important step
  • Be gentle: avoid scrubbing and irritating the skin
  • Use products with multiple gentle lightening ingredients, guided by your dermatologist
  • Stay consistent — melasma needs patience and ongoing maintenance

What makes it worse

  • Sun exposure without protection
  • Harsh scrubs, sponges and gritty exfoliants
  • Strong, irritating "fairness" creams
  • Stopping sun protection once the patches fade
Myth

Scrubbing with cloths, sponges or gritty exfoliants removes dark spots.

Fact

Inflammation triggers your skin to produce more pigment — scrubbing and irritation usually make discoloration worse, not better.

Myth

Bad pigment after pregnancy needs the strongest products available.

Fact

This pregnancy-related discoloration is melasma, and harsh products can worsen it. Products with multiple gentle lightening ingredients work best.

Myth

Once the discoloration clears, it is gone for good.

Fact

People prone to pigmentation can always develop more. Daily use of products that suppress pigment production helps maintain results.

Skin · Infection

Fungal infections

Fungal skin infections (such as ringworm) thrive in warm, damp areas and spread through direct contact or by sharing towels, clothes and footwear. Keeping skin clean, cool and dry is the key to clearing and preventing them.

Do's

  • Wash hands and feet regularly; shower and dry thoroughly
  • Keep the affected skin clean and dry
  • Wear washed, dry cotton clothes and loose undergarments — change daily
  • Wash clothes in hot water and dry them in sunshine
  • Use a separate soft towel for the infected area
  • Use ventilated footwear; keep nails trimmed, short and dry
  • Wash hands after applying cream or touching the area
  • Take antifungal medicines as prescribed and consult your dermatologist

Don'ts

  • Rub, scratch or touch the infected area
  • Cover it too tightly, or wear nylon clothes and perfumed cosmetics
  • Walk barefoot, or share clothes, towels, footwear or hairbrushes
  • Visit gyms, public pools or public baths until it's cured
  • Self-medicate
  • Stop treatment early, even once the rash fades
Myth

Once the rash disappears, the infection is cured.

Fact

The fungus can linger after the rash fades. Stopping early lets it return — always finish the full course your doctor prescribes.

Myth

Over-the-counter creams or home remedies are enough.

Fact

Self-medication often makes fungal infections recur or spread. A dermatologist's prescription clears them properly.

This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. For persistent or worsening symptoms, book a consultation.