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Sunburn and Unprotected UV ExposureUltraviolet radiation is one of the most documented accelerants of vitiligo. When UV rays damage skin cells in someone already living with the condition, the immune system's attack on melanocytes intensifies at the site of injury. This is called the Koebner phenomenon, new depigmentation appearing precisely…

The skin is the symptom, not the sourceEczema, clinically called atopic dermatitis, affects roughly 10 to 30 percent of children and a significant share of adults in India, according to data published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology. Most adults manage it with moisturisers, topical steroids, and antihistamines. Many cycle…

Why Brown Skin and Chemical Peels Have a Complicated RelationshipBrown skin produces more melanin, and melanin-producing cells called melanocytes are unusually reactive. Any inflammation, a breakout, a wax burn, even aggressive exfoliation, can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), where the skin darkens as a defensive response. A 2020 review published in…

Stop Cutting Your CuticlesThe cuticle is a seal. It sits at the base of each nail and blocks bacteria, fungi, and moisture loss from entering the matrix where new nail cells form. Cutting it, a standard step in most Indian parlour manicures, removes that seal entirely. A 2012 study published…