Skin Problems

Mineral vs chemical sunscreens: Science shows differences are minimal

Most sunscreens contain just a handful of "active" ingredients: avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone, or zinc oxide

Why your itch gets worse when you scratch it, and what actually helps

Dermatologists explain why scratching offers instant relief but triggers a deeper itch-scratch cycle that damages your skin, and the safer science-backed ways to calm an itch without making it worse

Acne: A GP's guide to understanding, managing, and preventing it

Acne isn't a single condition. It appears in many forms, affects people at different ages, and can be triggered by a range of factors

Is your gymwear giving you a rash? It's more common than you think

Tight synthetics, sweat and chemicals in gymwear can trigger textile dermatitis, a skin allergy more common than most people realise, warn dermatologists

Can you be allergic to your own sweat? Here's what dermatologists say

If workouts, hot showers, or even nervous moments leave you with itchy hives, you may have cholinergic urticaria, often known as sweat allergy; doctors explain causes, triggers and treatments

International Albinism Awareness Day 2025: History, significance and more

The International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on June 13, to highlight the significance of the human rights of people affected with 'albinism'

Fat around the waist could raise psoriasis risk, especially in women

New research links abdominal fat to higher psoriasis risk in women, highlighting the need to include waist measures in routine skin disease assessments

World Lupus Day 2024: Date, History, Theme, Importance, and More Details

World Lupus Day is a significant annual day that aims to raise awareness about lupus and show support for the people who are living with it and are impacted by it

IMD's heatwave warning: Here're 6 common health problems to look out for

An orange alert has also been issued for parts of Bihar, West Bengal, and Delhi amid rising temperatures

Lumpy skin disease may be controlled in a month, says Sanjeev Balyan

On the impact of LSD on the country's milk production, Balyan said there will be a minimal impact on annual milk production, if any.

Covid toes, rashes, hair loss: Eight ways coronavirus can affect your skin

Some skin symptoms appear soon after infection, while others arise later or in more severe disease

Telemedicine far from perfect

The internet may not have all the answers to your skin problems