Ageing of skin is a complex biological process influenced by a combination of endogenous (intrinsic) and exogenous (extrinsic) factors. A healthy skin is considered as one of the principal factors contributing to overall “well-being”, and several anti-aging strategies are available currently to keep the skin looking young and healthy. Our skin anti-aging strategies attempt to reverse the dermal and epidermal…

Ingrown Toenail An ingrown toenail is a common condition that occurs when the edge or the corner of your toenail (most commonly the great toe) grows into the surrounding skin. This causes pain, inflammation (reddening of the skin), and swelling. If left untreated, it can lead to an infection, and pus discharge and eventually cause difficulty in walking. Why do…

Stretchmarks are lines or ridges that develop on the skin when the skin stretches beyond its elastic capacity. This commonly happens during Pregnancy If you lose or gain weight suddenly Misuse of topical or oral corticosteroids Stretchmarks are most commonly seen over the abdomen, thighs, breasts, and buttock areas. Scars appear as a part of the natural healing process of…

Microblading is the semi-permanent secret to fuller eyebrows that look completely natural. It involves delicately drawing excellent strokes resembling hair strands on the eyebrows and introducing medical-grade semi-permanent dye to the epidermis layer of the skin. This results in the creation of fine, realistic, and natural hair strokes making your eyebrows look fuller naturally! Eyebrow Microblading at SkinessenceSkinessence follows an…

Skin pigmentation is a natural phenomenon where certain patches of skin become darker in color than the other regions. This darkening is mainly due to excess melanin deposition. Multiple factors such as genetics, race, environment, occupation, sun exposure, cosmetics, hormone, drug-induced, and post-inflammation are responsible for facial pigmentation. Treating the pigmentary changes includes precise diagnosis and an appropriate line of…

Laser hair reduction is a process where hair growth is restricted using a laser. The laser targets the hair follicles and kills the follicle to inhibit hair growth. People, irrespective of their age and gender are opting for this method of hair reduction. It is currently the safest US-FDA-approved method of hair reduction. The laser emits a highly concentrated beam…

Dark circles or periorbital hypermelanosis is a common skin concern in men and women. It is caused by various overlapping endogenous and exogenous factors. Types of Periorbital hyperpigmentation Pigmented - They occur due to excess melanin content and are dark brown to black in color. Vascular - They can also be caused due to excessive vascularity around the eyes. It…

Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and other parts of the body(eyebrow, eyelashes, beard, mustache, and body). It begins with the sudden onset of patchy loss of hair. The extent of hair loss can vary greatly, ranging from a single coin-sized patch to extensive alopecia involving the entire scalp and…

Hair transplantation aims to restore a more youthful appearance for those distressed by hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (male / female pattern baldness). It is a safe and relatively painless procedure that helps to naturally restore hair. It is a highly effective treatment to treat baldness in both men and women. There are two types of transplantation: FUE (Follicular unit…

What is GFC Therapy? Growth factor Concentrate (GFC) Therapy is an advanced hair loss treatment derived from a person’s own blood to enhance hair regrowth. This is a highly specific technique where specific growth factors help in hair growth. Some of the most important growth factors and their functions are as follows PDGF - Activates hair growth and stimulates stem…