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.
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 readARTAS 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 readA 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 readFibre 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“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 readThe 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 readShort 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 readLaser can soften colour and texture, but stretch marks are scars within the dermis and usually need staged, realistic treatment.
4 Sep 2026 · 3 min readProtein 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 readDark 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 readMagnesium and melatonin are often sold as interchangeable sleep aids, but they act differently and neither should replace an asses
1 Sep 2026 · 3 min readCardio 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 readIndian 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 readA 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 readChennai 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 readWhat 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 readA 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 readLaser 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 readSkin 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 readConstipation can happen during tirzepatide treatment, especially when appetite, food volume and fluid intake change. Gentle steps
22 Aug 2026 · 4 min readSpreading 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 readChemical peels can support selected pigmentation plans, but active irritation, infection, poor healing or the wrong peel depth can
20 Aug 2026 · 4 min readRecurring breakouts do not always mean you need more products. Here is how to review maintenance, irritation, triggers and diagnos
19 Aug 2026 · 4 min readThinking about your first Botox appointment? Here is how anatomy-led planning can soften lines while respecting your natural expre
18 Aug 2026 · 4 min readThey 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 readHair 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 readLaser 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 readCreatine 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 readA 2026 review suggests whey may modestly help protect lean mass during weight loss, especially alongside resistance exercise. But
13 Aug 2026 · 4 min readCalorie 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 readWeight-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 readThe consult, the sensation, the downtime day by day — and how many sessions results really take.
24 Jul 2026 · Read →Hair loss has causes, and they are testable. What a dermatologist checks before prescribing anything.
21 Jul 2026 · Read →What the evidence says about tranexamic acid, gentle laser toning, and the maintenance most plans skip.
18 Jul 2026 · Read →Qualifications, technology, real assessment — and the questions worth asking before you book.
18 Jul 2026 · Read →Ice-pick, boxcar and rolling scars need different answers. How to tell them apart.
15 Jul 2026 · Read →Flakes and shedding usually share a cause. Where the link is real, and where it isn’t.
14 Jul 2026 · Read →What Indian studies show about Nd:YAG, session numbers and realistic reduction.
12 Jul 2026 · Read →What doctor-supervised medical weight loss involves, the trial data, and the honest limits.
9 Jul 2026 · Read →Control is realistic; cure is the wrong word. What long-term scalp control actually involves.
30 Jun 2026 · Read →Rebuilding collagen instead of removing skin. What it can realistically do, and who it suits.
10 Jun 2026 · Read →Why laser beats the wax–shave cycle, and what a full course really looks like.
25 May 2026 · Read →Assessment, personalised planning and monitoring — beyond crash diets and quick fixes.
10 May 2026 · Read →Controlled heat below the surface, visible change weeks later. What to expect.
25 Apr 2026 · Read →Clarity and evenness, not a change of skin colour. Peels, laser and pigment management explained.
10 Apr 2026 · Read →Still figuring out what you need? That’s exactly what a consult is for — come in, we’ll get you sorted. No pressure, just honest advice. Share a few details below and we’ll pick it up on WhatsApp. Open daily, 11 AM – 8 PM.
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