Skin Diseases
Acne (Pimples)
What is acne vulgaris?
Acne, commonly known as pimples. It is the most troublesome skin problem of young age. It is more commonly seen in the age group of 12-32 years. Acne is a resultant of inflammation of sebaceous glands (oil glands). Various forms of acne include black heads, white heads, comedonal acne (small skin coloured grain like lesion), more severe forms cystic and nodular.
What is the cause of acne?
Acne mainly occur in the people that haveoily skin. Over activity of oil glands under the influence of young age hormones is the main cause. In addition, some environmental & life-style factors like unhealthy dietary habits (excessive fatty products, fried foods or sweets), stress, pollution, hormonal imbalance, thyroid disease and excessive use of various cosmetic products can also induce Acne.
Should I take treatment for acne?
Most of people are confused whether to take treatment for Acne or not. Commonest reason for this confusion are elders and friends. According to them “ye to jawaan hone ki nishani hai, yeh to aise hi hota hai aur iska koi ilaaz nahi hai (it cannot be treated), apne aap theek ho jayega”. But it’s not like that, Acne can very well be treated. Instead one must consult the doctor at the earliest so that black spots and ugly scars can be prevented. Remember good face is most important for our looks and confidence. Another important thing to remember is that you must not use any medicine or other products advised by relatives or shown over TV without doctor’s advice otherwise you can suffer from bad results.
What is the treatment for acne?
Treatment varies from person to person as every person’s skin type and requirement is different. Most of the cases can be treated with medicines only. However if needed combination of medical therapies, chemical peel, micro needling technique, Carbon Peel,ND: YAG laser procedures are also available with us, and can be planned as per patient’s need.
Why should I come to Skin Heights to treat my Acne?
Our experienced doctors have successfully treated more than 3500 acne patients. At our clinic, after complete evaluation the treatment plan is chalked out as per the patient’s need. Just visit us and feel the difference by yourself. Patients who are having severe Acne or are not satisfied by treatment at any other centre should visit us at least once.
White Patch (Vitiligo)
White patch or vitiligo is caused due to destruction of pigment forming cells. It can occur at any age. There are different treatment options available as per the patient condition.
Eczema
What is eczema?
Eczema is a form of skin allergy. Various factors include soaps, detergents, dust, plants, grain husk, lack of moisture and stress can provoke it.
What are the common sites for eczema?
Common sites are exposed body parts including hands, arms, neck and feet. Although eczema can affect any body part.
What is the treatment for eczema?
Avoid the common precipitating factors, it’s the most important factor in treating eczema. Moisturization of affected parts is also important. If it still persists or increases then consult your doctor
Black Spots & Pigmentation
What is the cause for black spots?
Sunlight, hormones, pinching the acne lesions and using wrong medicines are among the most common causes for black spots.
What is the treatment for black spots?
Combination of different treatments, medicines, chemical peels,ND: YAG laser can be used to treat them. Strict sun avoidance is a must.
Childhood Skin Disorders
Most common skin disorders of childhood include, atopic dermatitis, bacterial infections, scabies, birth marks,Pityriasis alba (white patches over face). A baby’s skin is different from the adult skin. Remember not to use any medicine on child’s skin without consulting your doctor. Any skin disease in children should not be ignored and must be treated on urgent basis to prevent long term consequences of the disease.
Psoriasis
What is psoriasis?
A chronic skin disease, characterized by thick skin lesions with white scales over it. Most commonly affected areas include scalp, elbow, knee and back. Although any skin part can be affected.
What is the treatment for psoriasis?
Psoriasis can be controlled effectively with medicines. Most of the patient of psoriasis are in low self-esteem &frustrated as they don’t understand the long-standing nature of disease. At Skin Heights a detailed plan of treatment according to each individual’s need is formed. The disease, its nature, treatment and various aspect of it will be explained to you in detail by the doctor, so that you can understand your disease and feel satisfied. Visit our centre at least once to know the various facts of this disease and its treatment.
Does its spread from one person to another?
No, it’s not contagious.
What are long term effects of psoriasis?
Arthritis (joint pain), liver disease, obesity& heart problems.
Nail Problems
Healthy nails reflect healthy body.Most common nail disorders include Onychomycosis (fungal infection of nails), Onychodystrophy (distorted nails), brittle nails (thin easily breakable nails) and in-growing nails, leading to pain and swelling. Most of the peopletend to ignore the nail diseases, which then result in permanently damaged nails,resulting in constant shame and social stigma. It is advised that one must consult the doctor even at the first sign of nails disease to avoid permanent damage.
Sexual Diseases
Patients with sexual diseases/problems are usually not able to share their problem with anybody because of shame, social stigma and lack of knowledge about the disease. This can lead to dangerous consequences. Whatever may be the problem, it’s strongly advised to consult the doctor at the earliest so that you can enjoy a healthy life and avoid frustration associated with sexual diseases.
As patientsusually does not share their sexual problems with other people, few centres rob people taking advantage. Before going for any investigation or treatment for sexual disease we advise you to consult with us to know real facts about disease. Our motto is to provide correct knowledge and best guidance to the patients who feel helpless.
Other Skin Diseases
We are well learned and expert in treating common as well as rare skin diseases. Various other skin diseases including fungal infections, urticarial,scabies, generalized itching, rosacea, drug reactions, pemphigus, disease of the mouth, birth marksare treated at our centre. We have got world class facility at our clinic for diagnosis and treatment of various skin diseases. We also have tie-ups with various higher centres to provide our patients with most up-to-date treatment.