Have you ever wondered why teenagers are more prone to the problem of acne?
According to the famous Skin doctor in Raipur, changes in hormones are one of the significant causes of acne. And teens go through a lot of hormonal changes and thus are at a higher risk of developing acne.
Some of the other causes of acne are as follows-

• Anxiety and stress
• Genetics
• Excessive sweating
• Hot or humid conditions
• Makeup products

The treatment options depend upon the severity of acne. If your acne is mild, the skin specialist may recommend using over-the-counter (OTC) medications like creams, lotions, soaps, gels, etc.

• Corticosteroid injection

An acne cyst can rupture if it becomes severely inflamed. This can result in scarring. An inflammatory cyst may be treated with a diluted corticosteroid injection by a specialist.
This can aid in the prevention of scarring, the reduction of inflammation, and the speeding up of the healing process. Within a few days, the cyst breaks down.

Oral Antibiotics

Patients with moderate to severe acne may be prescribed oral antibiotics for up to 6 months.
These are intended to reduce the number of P. acnes. The dosage will be high at first, then gradually decrease as the acne clears.

Acnes can become resistant to the antibiotic over time, necessitating the use of a different antibiotic. Topical antibiotics are more likely to grow resistant to acne than oral antibiotics.
Antibiotics can stop bacteria from growing and lessen inflammation.
Acne is commonly treated with erythromycin and tetracycline.

• Topical antimicrobials

In patients with moderate to severe acne, topical antimicrobials are used to decrease P. acnes. Clindamycin and sodium sulfacetamide are two examples.
The dermatologist may prescribe a topical retinoid.

Topical retinoids are vitamin A derivatives. They clear pores and prevent the formation of whiteheads and blackheads.

• Chemical Peels:

Chemical peels exfoliate the skin quickly, allowing dead skin cells to shed more efficiently. Pore blockages and pimples can be reduced by keeping dead skin cells and excess oil from clogging the hair follicle. More advanced chemical peels can also be used to reduce the appearance of acne scarring.

• Laser Treatment:

Laser stimulation, unlike traditional acne treatments, may reach deeper into your skin’s layers to eliminate harmful bacteria, effectively curing your current acne problems. Following cosmetic laser therapy, you may notice that your skin generates less excess oil, which can help prevent future acne outbreaks.

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!1)Sunscreen Protection Factor or SPF should be minimum 30 . use higher SPF if possible if you are on vacation, trekking or a sports person. The SPF  will give you an idea about your UVB protection

2) Boots star rating / PA rating should be at least 3 or above. This gives idea about protection from the UVA rays. If a sunscreen has both these factors mentioned it is known as broad spectrum sunscreen.

3) IR on a sunscreen tube shows that ir protects you from invisible radiations. This is necessary as we get exposed to lot of light like from tubelights, TV/Computer/Mobile screen.

3) Non Comedogenic sunscreens should be a choice as they do not clog pores and therefore are less prone for pimples or acne formation.

4) Very water resistant is better than water resistant especially for people who love swimming and sports. It means that the sunscreen will work for at least 40-80 minutes inspite of sweating or being immersed in water (swimming).

5) Formulations: Silicon Gel and Aqua Gel are better suited for oily skin, Lotions and creams for dry skin, Sprays and Lotions for larger body surface areas.

6) Others: many additive factors are added to the sunscreen for additional benefits like Anti ageing, Lightening, Moisturizing, Anti- pollution benefits. The exact value of such additives is debatable.

So while choosing your sunscreen, read the label well. Look for the above factors and then invest in your sunscreen.

Remember sunscreen should be applied everyday, in every climate even when it is cloudy, in all seasons be it rainy, summer or winter.

you need to reapply it every 4 hourly atleast for its optimum benefit, more frequently when you are outdoors.

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1. Cleansing

It goes without saying that every celebrity’s beauty secret includes a kickass cleanser. Miranda Kerr is one such celeb that frets going to bed without squeaky clean skin. A regular cleansing ritual will help you remove dirt & pollutants while also fighting against acne. Indulge in a high-quality cleanser that is paraben-free and doesn’t leave your skin dry. Remember the mantra – Clean skin is happy skin!

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Green tea has L-theanine in good quantity and this is why it offers anti-stress plus anti-anxiety effects.

Green tea is also great for detoxifying. If you are looking for a simple way of flushing out harmful toxins and boosting your energy levels then green tea is your best option.

Include this miracle drink in your daily routine.

Q. What is Green Tea?

A. Tea that is brewed from the dried leaves of Camellia Sinensis Bush is Green Tea.

Q. How is Green Tea made?

A. Green tea is made from the un-oxidised leaves and is mostly unprocessed. The tea leaves are harvested/picked by hand and then quickly heated and dried to prevent Oxidisation (Oxidisation gives black colour to tea). Hence, Green Tea is rich in anti-oxidants and polyphenols, which are highly beneficial for health.

Q. How to prepare a good cup of Green tea?

A. Always remember the ratio of 1:1, which means 1 tsp of tea leaves to 1 cup of boiling water. After the water is boiled, turn off the hob and add tea leaves to it. Cover for 1-2 minutes. Do not boil the leaves as it will destroy the catechins that are great for our body.

Q. Which one is better – Whole Green Tea Leaves or Tea Bags?

A. Tea bags contain tea dust, which is nothing but the dust and fannings from the broken Green Tea Leaves. It compromises on the flavour of the tea and loses its anti-oxidants. When tea leaves are broken, they lose their aroma and oil. Whereas, Whole Green Tea Leaves retain the aroma and oil and the anti-oxidants remain intact.

When tea leaves are brewed, they uncurl and release their aroma, anti-oxidants and minerals. To get the most benefit from your cup of tea, always use Whole Green Tea Leaves.

Q. What are the benefits of Green Tea?

– Green tea builds immunity which means lesser chances of one falling sick.
– Green tea helps burning more calories by boosting metabolism.
– Green tea is alkaline in nature and full of anti-oxidants which helps detox and in preventing cancer cells.
– Green tea also has many skin benefits. When mixed with salt and oil, it works as a good exfoliator.
-Consumption of green tea boosts overall heart health

Q. How many cups of green tea can be consumed during the day?

A. Usually it is recommended to drink 2-3 cups of green tea a day. However, check with your nutritionist/ dietician/ GP about your body’s requirement. Can Green Tea be taken between meals? Green Tea can be taken in between meals to combat hunger and hydrate the body.

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Hair is a sign of manliness. losing hair is like losing their manhood.  There are some men who are unable to get beard or moustache even after reaching teenage. Thus for such boys or men facial hair transplant is a great option.

People who opt for facial hair transplant due to:

• Scars because of any burn, trauma and surgical procedure
• Sufferer of traction alopecia that may have led to hair loss
• Other medical conditions as cancer or infections
• Persistent conditions as alopecia areata
• Scarring due to conditions as folliculitis
• Hair Loss because of earlier conducted transplant surgery
• other skin conditions

What is the Anatomy of the Beard Transplant?

It is better to understand the anatomy of beard transplant before you decide to undergo it. The doctor who performs the hair transplant keeps in mind that the hair density in the moustache and beard is usually different. The number of grafts needed differ from person to person. However, usually 2000 to 2500 grafts are needed.

What is the Procedure for Beard Transplant?

First of all your donor area of head and face will be examined. Then the design of the beard will be decided. Your doctor will discuss about the design and the density of beard you are looking for. This discussion will be done in detail and final plan will be made according to your acceptance. You may be told to undergo some blood tests and physical checks so as to ensure that your health is good.

Direct Hair Transplant

Direct hair transplantation is the modification of follicular unit extraction technique. It is most advanced technique used for hair transplant. It has a number of merits as it is scarless, painless and provides 100% results when done by an experienced surgeon.

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Introduction to Eyebrow Transplant

Perfectly arched eyebrows add to your personality and beauty. The main aim of eyebrow hair transplant is to grow eyebrows which look completely natural. They should also not attract a much of the attention.

In an eyebrow transplant hair is taken directly from your head and thus the hairs are permanent.

Another advantage of the procedure is that it is virtually painless, and takes approximately 5 to 7 days from which to recover.

What is the Surface Anatomy of Eyebrows?

Eyebrow hair is vertically leaning on the medial side and they turn into horizontal as they go laterally. Eyebrows are thicker and straighter in men and they are thinner, arched and higher in females. The hair density of eyebrows usually stays stable with age but tattooing and plucking can change it.

It is crucial to understand the angles at which the eyebrow from skin grows. The transplant should be done at that precise angle so as to provide natural looking eyebrows. Surgical precision and skill are needed to reform the precise dimensions, arc and shape of the eyebrows.

What are the Different Techniques used for the Eyebrow Hair Transplant?

The grafts for eyebrow transplantation are taken from scalp, pubic region, legs or armpit hair. The scalp hair will be typically taken from back of neck or sides because of the soft texture. However, the scalp hair grows much faster than eyebrow hair thus they are required to be trimmed quite often so as to keep them short. Well the best option for grafts is from your legs as the hairs of leg are thin and short. They do not require to be frequently trimmed as they match the length of eyebrow hair. Other donor areas for eyebrow hair transplantation as pubic hair or armpit hair can also work in case there are no more suitable donor sites on the body.

Depending upon the density required and existing hair of the eyebrows, usually around 500 hair follicles will be needed. It is quite essential to follow the direction and angle of the naturally occurring eyebrow during the implantation of hairs on eyebrow skin.

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Acne:

Acne is the most common skin disorder that affects teenager and some adult women. It is caused to an issue in the oil glands of the skin which is often triggered by hormonal changes. The term acne is used not only for pimples on the face but black heads, cysts and nodules. For treatment wash the affected area with warm water and avoid using soap. Avoid scrubbing and squeezing blemishes. Acne treatment should be done by a dermatologist because acne if left untreated leads to permanently scars and dark facial spots.

Melasma:

Melasma is a common skin problem. It causes brown patches on the face and other parts of the body. Melasma appearson the cheeks, foreheads, bridge of nose, above upper lips and the chin. Some people get patches on their forearms or neck.

Telogen Effluvium:

It is the second most common form of hair loss. It diffuses thriving of hair on the scalp which may not be even all over. It affects more on the top of scalp than on the back and sides. In a normal healthy person’s scalp 85% of hair follicles are actively growing hair and 15% are resting hair. In this disease the actively growing hair follicles are affected.

Crows Feet:

Crows feet are also known as laugh lives and character lines. They are a cluster of tiny wrinkles and fine lines that form around the outer corner of the eyes. There are two proteins which are responsible for skin elasticity – collagen and elastin, it decreases with age, hence causing the formation of crows feet.

Dandruff :

Dandruff or Seborrheic Dermatitis is the shedding of dead skin cells. As the skin cells die a small amount of flaking is normal. Some people have annually large amount of flaking up to 80000 with redness and irritation. Seborrheic Dermatitis is a common scalp disorder affecting half of the population and of any sex and race, mostly in the post puberty period. Shampoo which contains different ingredients like antifungal, coal tar, aspirin and tea tree oil are effective.

If you are affecting from any of the above mentioned skin issues, it is best advised that you consult a dermatologist Dr. Vimal Kishore Rai at Raipur, Chhattisgarh at the earliest. Do not try to self medicate.

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