Dark side of fairness creams:Skin whitening creams to get a fair skin can cause skin problems. If you are addicted to makeup consult a dermatologist before using skin care products
Think Again Before Going for Skin Lightening, Whitening Solutions
For all those reaching out for skin-lightening beware - experts warn against excessive use of such products and therapies. It can lead to life-long complications.
For all those reaching out for skin-lightening beware - experts warn against excessive use of such products and therapies. It can lead to life-long complications.
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Is Fairness Cream Harmful for Skin
Dr. Parul Verma, of the department of dermatology at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU), said, “Many patients come into the OPD having suffered adverse effects of using products that do not suit their skin type. Use of steroid-based creams often causes skin trouble.”Advertisement
People are Obsessed With Fair Skin And Not Natural Beauty
Plenty of skin fairness creams have entered the market, which unfortunately has actually taught the young boys and girls to think that white skin is better.
Plenty of skin fairness creams have entered the market, which unfortunately has actually taught the young boys and girls to think that white skin is better.
Do Fairness Creams Really Work
She explained, “The base color of skin never changes. So, instead of trying whitening creams or chemicals, give your skin a healthy and natural glow, which is long lasting too.”Dr. Swastika Suvirya, Head of Department, dermatology said, “Pollution, pesticide and poor eating habits are also key factors for skin trouble. It is good to take medicine as per the expert advice.”
Head of pathology department, Prof. U.S. Singh explained the role of pathology in diagnosis of skin ailments. He said that a coordinated effort by dermatology and pathology departments gives better results in diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Atin Singhai said that some of the skin troubles are region based as specific disease happen to people living in specific areas.
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Skin Creams Containing Toxic Mercury Will be Out
Some people are slathering and even injecting creams containing toxic mercury onto or under their skin to lighten it, increasing the risk of serious health problems for themselves and others.
Some people are slathering and even injecting creams containing toxic mercury onto or under their skin to lighten it, increasing the risk of serious health problems for themselves and others.
Dark Side of Skin Lightening Cream
Dr. Parul Verma, faculty at dermatology department KGMU, cited the example of a 20-year-old-girl who had a discolored patch of skin near her face about four months ago.She went to a medical store who gave a skin lightening steroid-based cream. She used it for three months but instead of improving, the patch turned into a wound.
The doctors at KGMU diagnosed that she had been suffering from leprosy, which was confirmed through biopsy.
Dr. Verma explained, “The girl will now take months to reverse the damage caused by steroid cream. Her treatment would have been easier, had she not used steroids.”
She said that there are many people who take steroid-based creams for problems like fungal infection, psoriasis followed by itchy skin rash and acne without any prescription from a medical practitioner.
In KGMU alone, out of 400 patients seen in OPD daily, 50 percent come after using creams indiscriminately and worsening their condition.
Prof. Swastika Suvirya, head, KGMU dermatology department, said, “There might be some patients, who get relief for the moment, but in the long term, these drugs cause serious reactions and may cause allergies, ulcers, tumors and infection.”
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Amazing Ways to Use Ice Cubes for Clear and Glowing Skin
Applying ice cubes on your skin helps to minimize skin pores, increase blood circulation which in turn gives you a radiant, youthful skin.
Applying ice cubes on your skin helps to minimize skin pores, increase blood circulation which in turn gives you a radiant, youthful skin.
