Why You Should Visit A Dermatologist & Not a Beauty Parlour For Certain Cosmetic Treatments

Beauty Parlours are offering a lot of skin treatments that are normally performed by a qualified dermatologist, they offer to do these at a lower cost and often people fall for these.If you’re like many people, who are concerned about the cost of consulting a dermatologist and visiting a beautician. you will have to pay a fat bill when you visit the doctor after getting infected by treatment done at a beauty parlour.

Whatever you do, don’t play the guessing game when it comes to skin care. It’s always wise to visit you doctor now than regret later.Beauty parlours often recommend a lot of treatments without understanding your skin and its sensitivity.

In india about 70% people take opinion from a beautician and undergo unnecessary procedures and sometimes even invasive procedures like mole removal and warts.

Did you ever for a second think what trouble you are landing in to, just a few examples below of how these treatments can go wrong:

Mole Removal
Since mole removal is done under aseptic precautions there is high chance of

• Infections
• Bacterial infection,
• Viral infection
• Burns
• Irritant contact dermatitis
• Allergic contact dermatitis

Chemical Peels
Every skin reacts in a different way, understanding your skin and using the right products will lead to a good result.Usage of chemical peels which doesn't suit you skin can cause various side effects.

• ICD
• ACD
• Sunburns
• Suntan 

Undergoing bleaches frequently can damage your skin badly.

At Aura Skin Clinic - Vizag, We take utmost care in treating our patients, all our procedures and treatments are performed by a qualified dermatologist.

Caution:
Next time you are advised at a beauty parlour to undergo cosmetic treatments,chemical peels,wart/mole removals, consult your dermatologist first before you get anything done to your skin.Think before you act. 

Dr Sravani Sandhya Sandhya is a renowned dermatologist and cosmetologist in vizag, offering exceptional service to her patients.

For complete diagnosis and detailed check up, Visit Dr.Sravani Sandhya at Aura Skin & Hair Clinic.

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Aura Skin & Hair Clinic

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Anti Aging Therapies @ Aura Skin and Hair Clinic , Vizag - By Dr Sravani Sandhya

In my last blog I have given tips to keep your skin young and healthy on a long run.So in this blog I want to discuss about different modalities of treatment available to mask away your aging skin..

Anti-aging therapies can be grouped under the following:

• Cosmetological care

• Topical agents

• Systemic agents

• Procedures

Cosmetological care

Excellent sun-protection is essential to avoid photodamage. Proper selection and usage of both UVA and UVB protective sunscreens is advised as ultraviolet irradiation reduces production of type I

procollagen, the major structural protein in human skin.

Daily skin care routine should include avoidance of hot, frequent and prolonged baths and avoidance of detergent soaps and foams, which could actually lead to dryness of the skin. Use of moisturizers
is believed to be a key to fountain of youth, although there is disagreement in the literature about the long-term effects of moisturizing the skin.

Topical agents

Topical treatments have a major advantage of being noninvasive but have a long latency period of 3-6 months before any visible change can be observed; they require perpetual maintenance and can cause contact irritancy or allergy and are expensive.

Tretinoin:
Vitamin C:
Other antiaging topicals: N-furfuryladenine 0.1%, Chlorella, Copper peptide complex is used in the prevention and reversal of photoaging.
Alpha hydroxy acids

Systemic agents

These include vitamins C and E, glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q 10 (CoQ 10), green tea (polyphenols), melatonin and selenium.

Hormones: Estradiol and testosterone implantation in postmenopausal women is supposed to retard collagen loss.

Procedures

Procedures refer to office-based treatments that may be either physician-performed or device-driven procedures such as laser treatments.

• Microdermabrasion: 
• Chemical peels:
• Botulinum toxin: 
• Soft tissue augmentation
• Lasers

Cutaneous resurfacing can be broadly divided into ablative skin resurfacing (ASR), which can be accomplished by the use of pulsed carbon dioxide and erbium:YAG; or non-ablative dermal remodeling

(NDR), which can be achieved by non-ablative neodymium: YAG system, radiofrequency, intense pulsed light, fractional photo-thermolysis or light emitting diode photomodulation.

Based on the study performed by the American Society for

Dermatologic Surgery in 1999, it was found that majority of women agreed in the adage 'you look as good as you feel.' The Indian women are no different, except that the cost of procedures to look good is prohibitive. Most of the device-driven procedures are expensive and hence simple office-based procedures like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, fillers and botulinum toxin would continue to be the mainstay of anti-aging therapies in India.

However, advancements in dermatology and explosion of technology will hopefully continue to make antiaging therapies affordable and acceptable to more individuals in future.

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Laser Hair Removal Service @ Aura Skin Clinic - Vizag

Dr Sravani Sandhya Sandhya is a renowned dermatologist and cosmetologist in vizag, offering exceptional service to her patients.

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Visakhapatnam

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When to Eat Fruits....? By Dr. Sravani Sandhya @ Aura Skin Clinic - Visakhapatnam

You must have heard all your life people telling you to eat fruits, but did you ever think for a minute when to eat?

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Here is what I would like to share about fruits and how you could gain good benefits from consuming them…..!

We should eat fruits when we are in a fasting state or when our liver store is empty, so first thing in the morning on an empty stomach or immediately after exercise. Any time aside from this, the body converts the fructose from the fruits to triglycerides. Not only does fruit juice give you 4 to 5 times the amount of fructose you get in one serving of a fruit, it also lacks the goodness of the fruits fiber. So eat your fruit first thing in the morning, not with the breakfast.

Dr Sravani Sandhya Sandhya is a renowned dermatologist and cosmetologist in vizag, offering exceptional service to her patients.

For complete diagnosis and detailed check up, Visit Dr.Sravani Sandhya at Aura Skin & Hair Clinic.

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Aura Skin & Hair Clinic

50-49-43/4 TPT ColonyOpp Hindu Press,

Seethammadhara 

Visakhapatnam

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Home Remedies For Dry Skin by Dr.Sravani Sandhya @ Aura Skin Clinic, Vizag

Dry and flaky skin can be very irritating to combat with, but simple thing's that are at bay can be very useful to add the missing spark to your beautiful skin. home remedies have proved to be easiest remedies available at your vicinity. of the available home remedies,oat meal has proved to be worth a try for utter difference for people with dry skin.

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what are oats?

Oat is unique among the cereals for its multifunctional characteristics and nutritional profile.Oat bran especially, is a good source of B complex vitamins, vitamin E, protein, fat, and minerals. Additionally, it is rich in beta-glucan which is heart healthy soluble fiber in particular. 

which form of oatmeal is used?

 

"Colloidal oatmeal" produced by finely grinding the oat and boiling it to extract the colloidal material.

How is colloidal oatmeal prepared?

  

Colloidal oatmeal is a finely ground form of oatmeal that readily absorbs water. It can be prepared by using a food processor, blender or coffee grinder. Oatmeal from a local supermarket is probably the easiest to obtain, however other forms of oats can be used. The oats should be blended or processed dry to an even and fine powder. You can test the resulting powder by adding it to a glass of water and it should quickly turn to a milky white liquid.

How to prepare a colloidal oatmeal bath?

Slowly sprinkle your self-prepared colloidal oatmeal  onto the bath water as it is filling. People commonly use one cup of colloidal oatmeal for a standard bath of water. The amount will vary for different size baths. You should try and use luke-warm water, as a cooling bath can help soothe itchy skin. The bath water should feel silky on your skin and you should aim to soak for about 15 minutes. Prolonged soaking in water can dry out the skin and aggravate itch and eczema. After getting out of the bath, quickly pat the skin dry. Cover the skin with emollient within three minutes.

what are the uses of oats in dermatology?

The following forms are often used to treat your skin with oats

1. Natural moisturizer

2.anti aging

3.Anti- itch

4.psoriasis

5.Atopic dermatitis

6.Anti fungal

7.Anti vral

Dr.Sravani Sandhya is an well experienced skin specialist in Vizag, She specialises 

in medical laser procedures, cosmetology procedures, treats a broad range of dermatology conditions including acne, pigmentation disorder, eczema, allergies, psoriasis and paediatric dermatology. 

For complete diagnosis and detailed check up, Visit Dr.Sravani Sandhya at Aura Skin & Hair Clinic.

Clinic Address:

Aura Skin & Hair Clinic

50-49-43/4 TPT ColonyOpp Hindu Press,

Seethammadhara 

Visakhapatnam

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Plantar Warts & Treatment Options by Dr Sravani Sandhya - Vizag

Plantar wart 

Often we get confused with warts, corns and callosities. And most of the people start treatment on their own. So its important for you to differentiate what is what!!!! The best judge for this is a dermatologist and to undergo a safe and hygienic treatment.

                                                                                                                                                                                Photo Credit : http://www.brightonpodiatry.com.au/

What are plantar warts?

plantar wart is a viral infection cause by human papilloma virus(HPV).

How do these appear?

At first these appear as a small shining ‘sago-grain’ like appearance with a rough, keratotic surface rounded by a smooth collar with thickened surface.

What are the common sites?

Most plantar warts are beneath pressure points, the heel .  Individuals may be affected by single or numerous lesions. 

Are these lesions painful?

Pain is a common but variable symptom. It may be severe and disabling but may be absent, and many warts are discovered only on routine inspection..

• What are treatment options available?

• Over-the-counter topical wart removers with varying amounts of salicylic acid. You can use liquids, gels, or pads. It’s also a good idea to soak the affected area in warm water for five minutes before applying the salicylic acid which will enhance the effects of the medication. It can take anywhere from 2 weeks to a few months for warts to resolve.

• Cryotherapy Your doctor will use very cold liquid nitrogen to freeze the wart off.

• Minor surgery  Your doctor may excise the wart (using local anaesthetic) if it has grown deeply into the skin and is causing a lot of pain.

Never, cut off a wart yourself; it can to lead to pain, stitches, infection, and scarring.Warts will eventually dissolve on their own, but it could as long as two years. Even if you successfully remove the wart, it can come back and spread, because the treatment doesn’t kill the virus that causes them. 

Dr.Sravani Sandhya is an well experienced dermatologist in Vizag, She specialises 

in medical laser procedures, cosmetology procedures, treats a broad range of dermatology conditions including acne, pigmentation disorder, eczema, allergies, psoriasis and paediatric dermatology. 

For complete diagnosis and detailed check up, Visit Dr.Sravani Sandhya at Aura Skin & Hair Clinic.

Clinic Address:

Aura Skin & Hair Clinic

50-49-43/4 TPT ColonyOpp Hindu Press,SeethammadharaVisakhapatnam

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Fungal Infections - Overview by Dr. Sravani Sandhya B , Aura Skin Clinic - Vizag

Fungal Infections

This is one of the common diseases  which I come across in my clinic. Since vizag is  hot and humid round the year people tend to sweat a lot which makes skin a good host for the fungus to grow.

Although there  are variety of fungal infections, the ones  which we see commonly are ringworm (Tinea infections), oral thrush, p.versicolar.

The symptoms and appearance of a fungal skin infection depend on the type of fungus that has caused it. They will also depend on which part of your body is affected..

Fungal skin infections can cause a variety of different skin rashes. Some are red, scaly and itchy. Others may produce a fine scale, similar to dry skin. The fungus can affect just one area, or several areas of your body.

Ringworm of the body (Tinea corporis)

Tinea Facei

This often affects exposed parts of your body, such as your arms, legs or face, and causes a red, ring-shaped rash. Ringworm is contagious. You can catch it by coming into contact with somebody who already has ringworm or touching contaminated items, such as clothing or bedding. 

Ringworm of the groin (Tinea cruris)

This is also called ‘jock itch’ because it’s more common in young men. This is because the scrotum and thigh are in close contact and create conditions in which fungi can thrive. It can also affect women if they wear tight clothing. It can cause an itchy, red rash in your groin and the surrounding area.

Yeast infections

Some fungal skin infections are caused by yeast infections, such as the following.

Intertrigo

Intertrigo is a yeast infection that you can get in the folds of your skin, such as on your abdomen (tummy), if you're overweight. It's often caused by the yeast Candida albicans. It affects areas where your skin presses or rubs together and can cause chafing. If you have intertrigo, your skin may turn red or brown and if it’s very moist, it can start to break down.

Pityriasis versicolor (Tinea versicolor)

This condition is caused by a type of yeast called Malassezia. It’s quite common and usually affects young adults after they reach puberty. If you have pityriasis versicolor, your back, upper arms and torso may have patches of scaly, itchy and discoloured skin. This is usually dark brown or white colour. If you have darker skin, it may lose some of its colour.

Thrush (Candida albicans)

C. albicans is a common fungus that often lives in your mouth, stomach, skin and women’s vaginas. Usually it doesn't cause any problems. However, when the immunty is low in conditions like, diabetes, prgnancy and immunosuppression state the yeast can multiply and cause the symptoms of thrush.

Oral Thrush

A thrush infection often looks like small white patches, which leave a red mark if you rub them off. In women, vaginal thrush can cause itchiness and a white discharge.

Thrush can also affect newborn babies in their mouth and this is called oral thrush. It's easy to mistake the white patches for milk. It isn't usually serious, but babies with thrush in their throats may stop feeding properly. Babies may also develop thrush in the nappy area.

So it is important to get these conditions treated.

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Pigmentation On Neck & Treatment at Aura Skin Clinic

This is fairly a common condition called as Acanthosis nigricans where in skin gets dark and thick with accentuation of skin lines. It is a warning sign of a health problem that requires medical attention. So its high time that you give your skin some attention.

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Why do we develop these lesions?

It could be because of various causes:

• Hereditary
• Benign that is associated with endocrine disorders
• Obesity
• Drug induced
• Malignancy

Which age group is commonly prone?

Childhood or puberty, other age groups depend on underlying condition.

How do these lesions appear?

The lesions are dark and thick with accentuation of skin markings, it gives velvety and dirty appearance.

Is it always seen on the neck?

It is commonly seen over axillae neck, groins, knuckles and submammmary lines,
oral mucosa.

But a lot of patients may not have all the areas involved most commonly we see this over neck and groin


How do you diagnose?

History of usage of any medication.

Blood investigations for diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Skin biopsy in some cases.

Imaging and endoscopy to rule out malignancy


What is the treatment?

Maintaining a healthy life style like regular exercise and eating right kind of food.

If you are obese you should check on your weight. In case of drug induced acanthosis nigricans offending drugs should be stopped.

Cosmetic treatments include topical retinoids and keratolytics.

At Aura Skin Clinic our dermatologists will take a detailed history of your condition and treat accordingly.


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Check out our new explainer videos on chemical peels and its benefits.

At Aura You Experience Nothing But The Best in Health Care. We Currently have the best skin peels in vizag, always make sure you consult our dermatologist prior to the procedure for better results.

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Seethammadhara,

Visakhapatnam - 13

Laser Hair Removal by Aura Skin Clinic , Vizag

As vizag city is turning cosmopolitan, frequency of cosmetic procedures have taken up. laser hair removal is become one of the most common cosmetic procedures in india. 

At Aura Skin Clinic we have advanced DIODE laser which is FDA approved and its operated by a certified Dermatologist. 

Below are some of the frequently asked questions about laser hair removal....?

How does it work ?

During laser hair removal, a laser beam passes through the skin to an individual hair follicle. The intense heat of the laser damages the hair follicle, which inhibits future hair growth.

How long does it take?

Some individuals will see very long term hair removal which may last for many years. Others may require maintenance treatments over time to maintain their degree of hair loss. It is truly impossible to determine in advance who will require how many treatments and how long the hair will remain gone. As stated above, laser hair removal works best in those with dark hairs on lighter skin, however newer technologies and newer lasers and light sources have made the procedure safe and effective in those with darker skin and those individuals of color.

How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal ?

Avoid deep tanning (tanning beds, tanning creams), four to six weeks prior to the treatment. If you must go in the sun, use a sunscreen SPF 25 or greater.
 
We require that all patients to wet shave 24 hours prior to the appointed time for the hair to stay in the hair follicle.


Post-Treatment Instructions:

Immediately after the treatment there may be redness and bumps at the treatment site, which will last up to two hours or longer.

It is normal for the treated area to feel like sunburn for a few hours. You may use a cold compress, aloe-vera gel, or 1-% hydrocortisone if needed.

Makeup may be used after the treatment, just make sure that you have moisturizer on under your makeup. In fact moisturizer will help the dead hair exfoliate from the follicle so use moisturizer frequently and freely on the treated area.

Avoid sun exposure for four to six weeks after the treatment to reduce the chance of dark and light spots. Use sunscreen SPF 25 or greater at all times throughout the course of the treatment.

Do not use any other forms of hair removal methods or products on the treated area during the course of the laser treatment (tweezing, waxing and depilatories), as it will prevent you from achieving your best results. You may shave the area if needed.

Anywhere from five to fourteen days after the treatment, shedding of the hair may occur and this may appear as new hair growth. This is not new hair growth, but dead hair pushing its way out of the follicle.

It is important for you to let us know how long the redness has lasted after treatment when significant hair growth was noticed in the area. This information will help us to individualise treatment and achieve optimal results for you.

Possible risks

As with any treatment, there are risks associated with it, though they are minimized in the hands of a qualified ASDS dermatologist. These include:

Pain

Blisters

Burns

Skin pigmentation problems

Scarring

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