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Skin & Hair Journal in Chennai

Plain-language dermatology from Dr. Sarat Anandh, MD DVL — what treatments actually do, what the evidence says, and what to expect. No hype, no miracle claims.

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Acne Scars

Fotona laser for acne scars in Chennai: which scar types respond?

Rolling, boxcar and ice-pick scars do not respond to the same procedure. Fotona laser can improve selected texture, but a scar-by-

14 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
GLP-1 gallstone symptom tracker with medicine calendar and body diagram
Medicine Safety

GLP-1 medicines and gallstones: which symptoms need review?

Gallbladder problems are uncommon, but risk can rise with GLP-1 medicines and rapid weight loss. Knowing the warning pattern helps

13 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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HAIR RESTORATION

Who is suitable for ARTAS iXi robotic hair transplant?

Robotic assistance does not make every type of hair loss suitable for surgery. Diagnosis, donor reserve, hair characteristics, hea

12 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Gentle skincare textures can support the barrier while a treatment plan addresses the diagnosed concern
WOMEN'S HEALTH

Perimenopause skin and hair changes: what can women expect?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to perimenopause skin and hair changes, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical

11 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Acne care starts with the correct diagnosis and a routine the skin can tolerate consistently
PCOS SKIN & HAIR

PCOS acne, facial hair and scalp hair loss: why do these symptoms cluster?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to PCOS acne facial hair hair loss, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical adv

10 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Simple trend tracking can connect symptoms, habits and progress without overreacting to one reading
WOMEN'S HEALTH

PCOS, insulin resistance and irregular periods: when is medical review needed?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to PCOS insulin resistance irregular periods, what it may help, its limits and when individual m

9 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Supplied photograph of the Fotona SP Dynamis NX Line platform in a clinical treatment room
HEALTHY SKIN

Skin-quality treatments after 40: skincare, injectables or energy devices?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to skin quality treatments after 40, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical ad

8 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Colour, shadow, puffiness and skin texture create different under-eye concerns and need different plans
UNDER-EYES

Under-eye crepey skin after 40: which treatment options may help?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to under-eye crepey skin treatment, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical adv

7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Sleep, sun exposure, allergy symptoms and photographs under consistent light can help clarify an under-eye pattern
INJECTABLES

Collagen stimulators vs fillers: how are they different?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to collagen stimulators vs fillers, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical adv

6 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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NAIL HEALTH

Laser treatment for nail fungus: what does the evidence show?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to laser treatment for nail fungus, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical adv

5 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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MELASMA

Laser toning for melasma: why can pigmentation return?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to laser toning for melasma, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice mat

4 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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SKIN TEXTURE

Laser treatment for enlarged pores: what can realistically improve?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to laser treatment for enlarged pores, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical

3 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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FOTONA4D

Fotona4D for facial ageing: what can change and what cannot?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to Fotona4D facial ageing, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice matte

2 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Official Fotona photograph of the StarWalker MaQX platform, used to verify the exact device
PIGMENT LASER

StarWalker MaQX for pigmentation: when is Q-switched treatment considered?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to StarWalker MaQX pigmentation, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice

1 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Supplied photograph of the Fotona SP Dynamis NX Line platform in a clinical treatment room
ACNE SCARS

Fractional laser vs MNRF for acne scars: how are they different?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to fractional laser vs MNRF, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice mat

30 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
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PCOS HAIR

Laser hair reduction with PCOS: why might maintenance be needed?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to laser hair reduction PCOS, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice ma

29 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
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LASER HAIR

Nd:YAG vs diode laser hair reduction: which suits Indian skin?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to Nd:YAG vs diode laser hair reduction, what it may help, its limits and when individual medica

28 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
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LASER GUIDE

Laser skin rejuvenation in Chennai: how do you choose the right laser?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to laser skin rejuvenation Chennai, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical adv

27 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
Home strength training supports muscle, balance and long-term function when it is progressed safely
HEALTHY AGEING

Sarcopenia prevention: how can you protect muscle while losing weight?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to prevent muscle loss during weight loss, what it may help, its limits and when individual medi

26 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
A repeatable sleep routine supports recovery, appetite regulation and training consistency
LONGEVITY

Resting heart rate and HRV: what can these numbers tell you?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to resting heart rate and HRV, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice m

25 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
A practical walking routine can build aerobic capacity without requiring a gym membership
LONGEVITY

Walking pace and longevity: is brisk walking enough?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to brisk walking for longevity, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice

24 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Simple trend tracking can connect symptoms, habits and progress without overreacting to one reading
METABOLIC HEALTH

Visceral fat and longevity: which measurements matter most?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to visceral fat and longevity, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice m

23 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Home strength training supports muscle, balance and long-term function when it is progressed safely
SUPPLEMENTS

Creatine for women: can it support strength and healthy ageing?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to creatine for women, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice matters.

22 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Familiar Indian protein foods can be combined across the day to support fullness and muscle
HEALTHY AGEING

Protein after 40: how much helps preserve muscle during weight loss?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to protein after 40, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice matters.

21 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Familiar Indian protein foods can be combined across the day to support fullness and muscle
PCOS

PCOS and weight loss: why can progress be slower and what helps?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to PCOS weight loss, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice matters.

20 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
A practical walking routine can build aerobic capacity without requiring a gym membership
METABOLIC HEALTH

Insulin resistance: what does it mean and how can you improve it?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to insulin resistance, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice matters.

19 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Simple trend tracking can connect symptoms, habits and progress without overreacting to one reading
WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICINE

Tirzepatide for weight loss: who may benefit and what monitoring matters?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to tirzepatide for weight loss, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice

18 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Supplements should be judged by human outcomes, product quality and personal safety—not biochemical marketing alone
SUPPLEMENTS

L-carnitine for weight loss and exercise: does it actually help?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to L-carnitine for weight loss, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice

17 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Familiar Indian protein foods can be combined across the day to support fullness and muscle
WEIGHT LOSS

Easy Indian diet plan for weight loss: how can a simple generator help?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to Indian diet plan for weight loss, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical ad

16 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Home strength training supports muscle, balance and long-term function when it is progressed safely
LONGEVITY

Strength training for longevity: how much is enough after 40?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to strength training for longevity, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical adv

15 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
A practical walking routine can build aerobic capacity without requiring a gym membership
FITNESS

How to improve endurance: should you use Zone 2, intervals or both?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to how to improve endurance, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice mat

14 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Supplements should be judged by human outcomes, product quality and personal safety—not biochemical marketing alone
LONGEVITY

NMN vs NR vs NAD+: what does human research actually show?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to NMN vs NR vs NAD, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice matters.

13 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Home strength training supports muscle, balance and long-term function when it is progressed safely
LONGEVITY

VO2 max and longevity: how can you measure and improve it safely?

A practical, evidence-aware guide to VO2 max and longevity, what it may help, its limits and when individual medical advice matter

12 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Official ARTAS iXi robotic hair transplant platform and touchscreen interface
HAIR RESTORATION

ARTAS iXi vs manual FUE hair transplant: what is the difference?

Both ARTAS iXi and manual FUE move individual follicular units. The important differences are how grafts are selected and harveste

11 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
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HAIR RESTORATION

ARTAS iXi robotic hair transplant in Chennai: how does it work?

ARTAS iXi uses image guidance, robotics and physician-set planning to assist selected steps of FUE hair transplantation. Here is w

10 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Walking shoes clock and water for a short walk after meals
Daily Movement

Walking after meals: can it support weight loss and blood sugar?

A short walk after eating can reduce the glucose rise from that meal. It is a useful habit, but it does not erase the meal or repl

9 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Indian fibre-rich foods for fullness and constipation during weight loss
Fibre

Fibre for weight loss: how much helps fullness and constipation?

Fibre supports bowel regularity and can make meals more satisfying, but increasing it too quickly may worsen bloating or constipat

8 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Skin-care routine comparison for fungal acne versus regular acne
Acne

Fungal acne vs regular acne: how can you tell the difference?

“Fungal acne” is usually Malassezia folliculitis, not acne vulgaris. It can itch and look unusually uniform, but the two condition

7 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Supplied Fotona SP Dynamis NX Line laser system in a clinical room in Chennai
Laser Hair

Best laser hair removal in Chennai: how should you choose a machine?

The safest machine is the one whose wavelength, pulse, cooling and settings suit your skin and hair—and whose operator knows how t

6 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Sleep routine with clock journal and dim evening light for weight management
Sleep & Weight

Poor sleep and weight gain: can sleep debt increase hunger?

Short sleep does not create weight gain by one hormone alone. It can change eating opportunities, cravings, recovery and the choic

5 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Supplied Fotona SP Dynamis NX Line laser system in a clinical treatment room
Stretch Marks

Laser treatment for stretch marks: what can Fotona improve?

Laser can soften colour and texture, but stretch marks are scars within the dermis and usually need staged, realistic treatment.

4 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Doctor-recommended Indian protein foods for weight loss
Protein

Doctor-recommended protein foods for weight loss in India

Protein can make a calorie-controlled plate more satisfying and help protect muscle. The useful list is built around your diet, ki

3 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Educational model showing colour shadow and puffiness causes of under-eye concerns
Under-Eyes

Under-eye dark circles, bags or hollows: which treatment fits?

Dark circles, puffiness and hollows can look similar in a photograph but arise from different tissues. The safest plan begins by n

2 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Magnesium foods and a sleep routine for comparing magnesium with melatonin
Sleep & Weight

Magnesium vs melatonin for sleep: which should you choose?

Magnesium and melatonin are often sold as interchangeable sleep aids, but they act differently and neither should replace an asses

1 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Strength training and cardio equipment for weight loss at home
Weight Loss

Strength training vs cardio for weight loss: which is better?

Cardio can help create an energy gap; strength work helps protect muscle. For most people, the useful answer is a repeatable combi

31 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
Official Fotona StarWalker MaQX laser platform used for tattoo-removal planning
Tattoo Removal

Laser tattoo removal in Chennai: is it safe for Indian skin?

Indian skin can be treated, but wavelength, ink colour, test spots and aftercare matter. Here is what a careful tattoo-removal pla

30 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
GLP-1 weight-loss plateau tracker with scale measuring tape and weekly record
Weight Loss

GLP-1 weight-loss plateau: why progress slows and what helps

A slower month does not automatically mean your medicine has stopped working. Weight-loss plateaus are expected, and the next step

29 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
Dry skin in Chennai humidity with air conditioning and a fragrance-free moisturising routine
Dry Skin

Dry skin in Chennai humidity: why can it still happen?

Chennai may feel humid, yet your skin can still feel tight, flaky or itchy. The reason is often a weakened skin barrier—not simply

28 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Fotona SP Dynamis NX laser hair reduction platform in a Chennai clinic treatment room
Between Sessions

Laser hair reduction between sessions: should you shave, wax or wait?

What you do between appointments can protect the follicle target—or remove it before the laser can reach it. Here is the practical

27 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Filler migration assessment at a doctor-led clinic in Chennai
Filler Safety

Filler migration: how common is it and what can be done?

A new ridge or fullness after filler is not always migration. Here is how doctors separate swelling, placement, nodules and true m

26 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
StarWalker MaQX for melasma laser planning in Chennai
Melasma Lasers

StarWalker MaQX for melasma: what can laser realistically add?

Laser may support selected melasma plans, but it cannot switch off the condition's triggers. Here is where StarWalker MaQX may fit

24 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Skin tags and insulin resistance evaluation with food, water and consultation cards
Metabolic Skin Signs

Skin tags and insulin resistance: is there a link?

Skin tags are common and harmless, but having several may travel with metabolic risk in some people. They cannot diagnose insulin

23 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Tirzepatide constipation support shown with fibre foods, water and a weekly plan
GLP-1 Side Effects

Tirzepatide and constipation: what helps safely?

Constipation can happen during tirzepatide treatment, especially when appetite, food volume and fluid intake change. Gentle steps

22 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Protein timing during weight loss shown with balanced Indian meals
Weight-Loss Nutrition

Protein timing during weight loss: does spreading it out protect muscle?

Spreading protein across meals may make a weight-loss plan easier to follow, but timing is only one part of protecting muscle. Her

21 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Chemical peel for pigmentation preparation in a Chennai dermatology clinic
Pigmentation Safety

Chemical peel for pigmentation: who should avoid it?

Chemical peels can support selected pigmentation plans, but active irritation, infection, poor healing or the wrong peel depth can

20 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Recurring acne routine review with a woman applying skincare in a mirror, Chennai; illustrative photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels
Acne Care

Acne keeps coming back: what might your routine miss?

Recurring breakouts do not always mean you need more products. Here is how to review maintenance, irritation, triggers and diagnos

19 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Botox for beginners consultation about facial expression in Chennai; illustrative photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.
Botox Basics

Botox for beginners: can results still look natural?

Thinking about your first Botox appointment? Here is how anatomy-led planning can soften lines while respecting your natural expre

18 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Fotona 4D facial laser procedure with protective eye shields and an external laser handpiece.
Laser Rejuvenation

Fotona 4D vs Fotona 4D Glow: what is the difference?

They use the same Fotona platform, but they are planned around different priorities. Here is how a lifting-focused 4D protocol dif

17 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Hair loss with GLP-1 medicines assessment in Chennai.
Weight & Hair

Hair loss with GLP-1 medicines: what do we know in 2026?

Hair shedding can appear during GLP-1 treatment, but the medicine may not be the only explanation. New 2026 evidence helps separat

16 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Laser hair removal for PCOS with the Fotona SP Dynamis NX Line in Chennai.
PCOS Hair

Laser hair removal for PCOS: what can you expect?

Laser can reduce coarse facial hair, but PCOS may mean more sessions and maintenance because hormones continue to influence new fo

15 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Creatine during weight loss with resistance exercise and Indian home food.
Weight Loss

Creatine during weight loss: can it help protect muscle?

Creatine may support muscle when it is paired with resistance training, but it is not a shortcut for fat loss. Here is what newer

14 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Protein powder for weight loss assessment at a Chennai clinic
Weight loss

Protein powder for weight loss: do you really need it?

A 2026 review suggests whey may modestly help protect lean mass during weight loss, especially alongside resistance exercise. But

13 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Sustainable portion control using satisfying Indian home food—not starvation or diet products.
Medical Weight Loss

Calorie deficit not working? Here is what your numbers miss

Calorie tracking does work — but the numbers most apps hand an Indian body are not the numbers that body is actually using. Here i

12 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Modern weight-loss care looks at health, habits and biology together.
Weight Loss

Beyond GLP-1: Hope and Facts About New Weight-Loss Medicines

Weight-loss medicines are moving from single-hormone to dual- and triple-hormone action. Here is what the evidence really says—and

5 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Your first laser session: what actually happens, and what the week after looks like
Skin science

Your first laser session: what actually happens, and what the week after looks like

The consult, the sensation, the downtime day by day — and how many sessions results really take.

24 Jul 2026 · Read →
Hair fall: the five things we test before we treat anything
Hair

Hair fall: the five things we test before we treat anything

Hair loss has causes, and they are testable. What a dermatologist checks before prescribing anything.

21 Jul 2026 · Read →
Melasma keeps coming back  here's what actually holds it
Pigmentation

Melasma keeps coming back — here’s what actually holds it

What the evidence says about tranexamic acid, gentle laser toning, and the maintenance most plans skip.

18 Jul 2026 · Read →
Best dermatologist in Mogappair  how to choose the right skin specialist
Choosing care

Best dermatologist in Mogappair — how to choose the right skin specialist

Qualifications, technology, real assessment — and the questions worth asking before you book.

18 Jul 2026 · Read →
Acne scars: which type you have decides which treatment works
Scars

Acne scars: which type you have decides which treatment works

Ice-pick, boxcar and rolling scars need different answers. How to tell them apart.

15 Jul 2026 · Read →
Can dandruff cause hair fall? What dermatologists actually check
Scalp health

Can dandruff cause hair fall? What dermatologists actually check

Flakes and shedding usually share a cause. Where the link is real, and where it isn’t.

14 Jul 2026 · Read →
Laser hair reduction: what six sessions actually look like
Laser

Laser hair reduction: what six sessions actually look like

What Indian studies show about Nd:YAG, session numbers and realistic reduction.

12 Jul 2026 · Read →
Non-surgical weight loss, done properly
Weight & longevity

Non-surgical weight loss, done properly

What doctor-supervised medical weight loss involves, the trial data, and the honest limits.

9 Jul 2026 · Read →
How to get rid of dandruff for good  and why it keeps coming back
Scalp

How to get rid of dandruff for good — and why it keeps coming back

Control is realistic; cure is the wrong word. What long-term scalp control actually involves.

30 Jun 2026 · Read →
Natural skin lifting and facial rejuvenation  without surgery
Anti-ageing

Natural skin lifting and facial rejuvenation — without surgery

Rebuilding collagen instead of removing skin. What it can realistically do, and who it suits.

10 Jun 2026 · Read →
Laser hair reduction in Mogappair  the sensible way out of waxing
Laser

Laser hair reduction in Mogappair — the sensible way out of waxing

Why laser beats the wax–shave cycle, and what a full course really looks like.

25 May 2026 · Read →
Why people choose The Derm Edit for medical weight management
Weight

Why people choose The Derm Edit for medical weight management

Assessment, personalised planning and monitoring — beyond crash diets and quick fixes.

10 May 2026 · Read →
Laser skin tightening  a non-surgical route to firmer skin
Anti-ageing

Laser skin tightening — a non-surgical route to firmer skin

Controlled heat below the surface, visible change weeks later. What to expect.

25 Apr 2026 · Read →
Skin brightening treatments  what actually works, and what doesn't
Pigmentation

Skin brightening treatments — what actually works, and what doesn’t

Clarity and evenness, not a change of skin colour. Peels, laser and pigment management explained.

10 Apr 2026 · Read →
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