Author name: Dr. Madhulika Mohanty

Unwanted facial hair can be difficult for women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Coarse hair may appear on the upper lip, chin, jawline or neck. Shaving, threading and waxing offer temporary removal but do not alter the underlying hair-growth cycle. For suitable candidates, laser hair removal for PCOS can provide longer-lasting reduction in unwanted

Pigmentation is a frequent reason people seek professional skincare. Some notice patches on the cheeks or forehead; others experience uneven skin tone after sun exposure, hormonal changes or inflammation. Dark patches may look similar but have different underlying causes. Treating all of them with the same exfoliating product rarely gives consistent results. Advanced lightening peels

Healthy-looking skin is not only about the products you use. Dead skin buildup, uneven texture and superficial pigmentation can leave skin looking dull despite a consistent skincare routine. Professional exfoliation can address some of these concerns. Superficial chemical peels and microdermabrasion are two familiar options, but they use different methods and suit different skin concerns.

Acne may disappear after a few weeks, but the marks it leaves behind can remain visible for months. Some people notice brown spots where pimples once appeared, while others develop uneven skin texture or small depressions on their cheeks. Although these changes are often described as acne scars, they are not all the same. More

Weight loss can bring many positive changes to the body, but some people notice an unexpected concern a few weeks or months later — increased hair fall. This has become a more widely discussed topic with the growing use of GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight management. People may notice more hair

Weight loss can bring many positive changes, but some people notice that their face looks looser, less firm or slightly hollow after losing a significant amount of weight. This can happen because facial fat volume reduces while the skin may not contract at the same speed. The result may include: This does not mean anything

Melasma is a common pigmentation concern, especially in Indian skin. It usually appears as brown or grey-brown patches on the face and may become more noticeable with sun exposure, heat, hormonal changes or certain skincare habits. For many people, melasma can be frustrating because it often improves for some time and then returns. That is

Losing a significant amount of weight can be an important achievement for overall health and confidence. But while the body may become leaner, some people notice an unexpected change in the mirror: the face may begin to look more hollow, tired or less firm than before. This can happen after significant weight loss achieved through

Wedding preparation usually starts months in advance. Outfits are selected, venues are booked, makeup artists are finalised, and every detail is carefully planned. Your skin deserves the same level of planning. One of the most common mistakes people make before a wedding is waiting until the final few weeks and then trying multiple new products,

Aesthetic treatments are changing. Earlier, people often searched for one treatment to solve one concern. A chemical peel for pigmentation. Microneedling for texture. Fillers for volume loss. Skin tightening for laxity. Today, the approach is becoming more personalised. Instead of expecting one procedure to correct every concern, doctors increasingly look at the skin and face