Saturday, December 8, 2018

10 Simple Rules for Teenage Skin Care - By Dr Sravani Sandhya, Skin Specialist at Aura Skin and Hair Clinic, Vizag.

It's almost impossible to get through your teen years without a slew of complaints about your skin. Expert dermatologist Dr.Sravani Sandhya offers skin advice to help you keep your complexion looking healthy and fresh.

Teenage skin comes next only to baby skin when talk about delicate and should be cared for well.Fight those everyday school stresses with these top 10 essential skincare tips for teenagers.




1.) Make sure you wash your face twice daily. Invest in a good facial cleanser.


2.) Splash your face many times with plain cold water to prevent dirt and excess oiliness from settling on your face.


3.) Follow a strict cleansing, toning and moisturising routine every morning and night, without fail


4.) Exfoliate at least once every week.


5.) Exercise regularly and meditate.


6.) Drink lots of water to keep your system and skin well hydrated. A well hydrated system can combat pimples and acne better.


7.) Stay away from junk food, they only add and contribute to pimples & acne.


8.) Sleep at least for 8 hours and avoid getting stressed.


9.) Minimise makeup usage to occasions when it is really needed. Excess makeup adds to oiliness and results in pimples, acne and other skin problems.


10.) Don't get too worked up or hypersensitive about things. These too add up to your skin problems.


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Friday, November 30, 2018

What causes under eye darks circles, pigmentation and know the best treatment options - by Dr Sravani Sandhya , Aura Skin Clinic , Vizag.

Dark circles under the lower eyelids are common in men and women. Often accompanied by bags, dark circles can make you appear older than you are.While there are many causes including genes, stress, oversleeping and sleep deprivation, let us take a look at other factors that can lead to them.



Melanin: If you have not heard about melanin, you must have known about pigmentation. This happens when there is extra absorption of melanin under our eye which results in pigmentation. Consulting a dermatologist would be a quick relief. Usually, he would recommend dark circles under eyes cream as per your condition.

Sleep Deprivation: Oversleeping, extreme fatigue, or just staying up a few hours past your normal bedtime can cause dark circles to form under your eyes. Sleep deprivation can cause your skin to become dull and pale, allowing for dark tissues and blood vessels beneath your skin to show.

Fluid Retention: Sometimes, because of fluid retention, our skin around the eyes dome up. This causes puffiness and dark circles are a result of the shadows from the puffiness of eyes. There could be numerous reasons for puffiness such as allergies, high salt consumption, stress etc.

Age: Natural aging is another common cause of those dark circles beneath your eyes. As you get older, your skin becomes thinner. You also lose the fat and collagen needed to maintain your skin’s elasticity.

Thinner Skin: Did you know that the skin type differs from person to person? Those with thinner skin around the eyes are more susceptible to dark circles. Thankfully, we have treatment procedures to remove dark circle under eyes.

Dehydration:
Dehydration is a common cause of dark circles under your eyes. When your body is not receiving the proper amount of water, the skin beneath your eyes begins to look dull and your eyes look sunken.Drink lot of water to hydrate your skin .

Skin Sagging:
Individuals who reach a certain age start facing problem of sagging skin. However, premature aging of skin is also predominant among people who are in constant contact with sun. Overexposure to the sun can cause your body to produce an excess of melanin, the pigment that provides your skin with color. Too much sun particularly for your eyes can cause pigmentation in the surrounding skin to darken.Using sunscreen can help avoid this problem.

Genetics: Family history also plays a part in developing dark circles under your eyes. It can be an inherited trait seen early in childhood, and may worsen as you age or slowly disappear.

Iron Deficiency: Because of deficiency of iron, the blood that reaches the eyes lack proper amount of oxygen and the insufficient level of oxygen to the eye tissue cause them to look darker.

Treatment Options for Dark Circles & Pigmentation.


For a more effective and permanent solution, some medical treatments are available to reduce the appearance of dark circles. Some of the more common methods include:
  • chemical peels to reduce pigmentation
  • laser procedures to resurface the skin and enhance skin tightening
  • tissue fillers to conceal blood vessels and melanin that are causing skin discolouration under your eyes.
  • medical tattoos to inject pigment into thinning skin areas
  • fat removal to remove excess fat and skin, revealing a smoother and more even surface
Before deciding on any cosmetic procedure, discuss your options with our doctor and based on your condition we can prescribe the right treatment options.


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Thursday, November 22, 2018

Top 5 things a dermatologist should tell you this winter - By Dr Sravani Sandhya, Aura Skin & Hair Clinic, Visakhapatnam

Follow these 5 important tips, these are the most essential things you need do to keep your skin safe during cold winters.

winter skin care



1.) Stay Hydrated

Your skin will become drier and often more sensitive with the onset of colder weather, You need to keep your skin hydrated as the atmospheric air is drier in winters. An easy way to keep it hydrated is by drinking lots of water or swap your coffee for green tea which has great anti-oxidant effects. Though you might not feel as thirsty during winters as the other seasons but its good to maintain your regular water intake.

2.) Choose Skin Care Products Wisely

What kept your skin happy during summers can make it sad during winters. And that’s why you need to change your skin care products accordingly. The key to healthy and glowing winter skin is using mild skin care products. 

Avoid masks and peels, astringent lotions, and any product that contains alcohol as they make your skin dry during winters.

3.) Consider professional skin treatments

“Winter is a great time of year for skin treatments. We always worry about peels and laser treatment in the summer months. With sun exposure before or after such procedures there is a higher risk of unwanted post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Autumn and winter therefore represents an opportunity.


4.) Protect Your Skin

The warm sun rays feel pleasant in winters, but the UV rays can damage your skin a lot. Choose a sunscreen that has titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Also, avoid going outside immediately after you have washed your hands or after a shower.

5.) Always carry a Lip balm

Almost all of our dermatologists agree that chapped lips are a fact of life during winter, but by regularly applying a hydrating balm, they do what they can to stay ahead of the dryness."Lips become chapped because when people go out in the cold and don’t protect their lips, they tend to get wind burned,” Dr. Sravani Sandhya says.


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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

7 Organic & Natural Skincare Tips - By Dr Sravani Sandhya , Dermatologist - Aura Skin & Hair Clinic, Vizag

Don’t skimp on rich, healthy ingredients this season, even if you are trying to slim down. I tell my patients that what they put in their mouths is as important as the products they apply on their skin" says Dr. Sravani Sandhya ( Dermatologist & Founder of Aura Skin and Hair Clinic). It's important to understand staying hydrated & eating whole foods contain tons of nutrients, phytochemical and enzymes that work synergistically to keep us healthy.Working out regularly and keeping your stress levels down can benefit your skin and hair. Here are 7 things you could adopt in your daily routine to get that natural glow on your skin.




1.) Keep yourself hydrated
First and foremost, drink a lot of water — eight glasses or more each day. You can also down some green tea for a boost of healthy antioxidants, Foods that contain mostly water can be just as hydrating for your skin as drinking H2O. Eat water-dense fruits and veggies such as watermelon, plums, peaches, cucumbers, bell peppers, and lettuce more often.

2.) Avoid too much direct sun exposure
Do not expose yourself for long hours to direct sun heat, as the direct sun heat for long hours causes ageing spots and wrinkles. Before going in to direct sun light, use a good sunscreen.

3.) Exercise regularly
Exercise daily till you start sweating. It opens up your skin pores and the toxins escape from your skin.

4.) Avoid smoking and too much of alcohol
In addition to increasing your risk for lung cancer and heart disease, smoking can also wreak havoc on your skin.Smoking causes your body to produce fewer red blood cells. And with fewer red blood cells your skin can start to lose its healthy glow.Smoking will seriously age you.

5.) Moisturizer
Do you moisturize your skin every day? If you don’t, you should. Both men and women can find many benefits to using high quality facial moisturizer every day.Moisturizing everyday can reduce the chance of developing extreme dryness or oiliness. Both extremes are harmful for skin and cause common skin conditions like acne. Moisturizing your face will help you to look and feel younger, you will have softer, more elastic skin, and it will keep your skin hydrated

6.) Avoid stress
Stress happens to everyone, but since you can't avoid your job, bills, or life, the best thing to do is learn to manage the stress.Even small stressors and anxieties can add up and negatively impact the quantity and quality of your sleep. Get at least eight hours of sleep. Since the light from your smartphone's screen simulates sunlight, shut off any electronic devices an hour before you go to sleep.

7.) Eat healthy natural food
Research is now showing that it’s possible to influence your looks simply by choosing specific foods.Eat natural foods & vegetables more often, avoid fast foods. You are what you eat, your skin and hair is a mirror of your inner well being.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Laser Toning & Skin Pigmentation - For Fair & Smooth Skin - By Dr Sravani Sandhya , Aura Skin and Hair Clinic

Laser toning is a simple procedure that results in skin rejuvenation. It evens out skin colour and brings out brightness and fairness. It also stimulates fibroblasts that generate collagen, thus is able to shrink pores and reduce wrinkles.

Laser toning has no downtime and patient can have the procedure, then get back to their normal activities.



Regular laser toning can diminish surface flaws like pigmentation and wrinkles, or imperfections
caused by conditions like acne and rosacea, and refine enlarged pores.The treatment is painless,
though patients may experience a sensation of heat as the laser wand passes over the skin.

As always the post treatment care involves daily application of a 30+ sunscreen and moisturiser.

Laser toning can be a stand alone treatment or it can be combined with microdermabrasion,
pigmentation and injections of dermal fillers and muscle relaxants.

Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Toning

How long is the procedure?
The procedure takes about 15 minutes and you will feel light pricking sensation over the face.
At the end of procedure, there may be a slight redness that will disappear over the day.

How many sessions do I need?
Multiple sessions required about 2 to 4 weeks apart.

What can I see after laser toning?
There is brightness, glow and colour immediately. Subsequently the tone of the skin becomes lighter,
with fairness of the whole face.

How long does the effect last?
The effect last for about 4 weeks.

What is the post management after laser toning?
It is recommended to wear sunscreen. Daily skin regime can be resumed the next day.

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Sunday, July 8, 2018

Top 5 Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate for your Skin - By Dr Sravani Sandhya , Aura Skin and Hair Clinic

Dark chocolate is among the countless derivatives of cacao beans. It tastes a little bitter and thus not very popular among many people. But it has many health and beauty benefits to offer which makes it more preferable than the regular varieties of chocolate.

Dark chocolate is also packed with potent antioxidants and contains various essential nutrients which help you to stay healthy and beautiful. 

Is dark chocolate good for you? Besides healthcare, dark chocolate has several beauty benefits to offer too.




1.) High in Antioxidants
Dark chocolate hosts a range of potent antioxidants. These antioxidants protect your skin from free radical damage;

2.) Get Glowing Skin
Dark chocolate boasts wonderful stress-relieving qualities and work wonders in getting you a glowing skin by reducing elevated stress hormones.

3.) Protects Skin From UV Damage
it shields your skin against detrimental UV rays and thus helps in Preventing conditions like sunburns and skin cancer.

4.) Nourishes your Skin
Regular consumption of dark chocolate helps you achieve a smooth, problem-free complexion. It also keeps your skin moist and well nourished.

5.) Excellent Skin - Detoxifier
Dark chocolate makes an excellent skin-detoxifier in combination with caffeine. It sloughs off the dead skin cells and allows the newly exposed, fresh skin to breathe freely.


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50-49-43/4 TPT Colony, 
Near SFS School Play Ground
Opp Hindu Press,
Seethammadhara 
Visakhapatnam

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