Melasma is a an acquired condition which presents as dark/ hyper pigmented symmetric patches commonly on the face. Typically, melasma is seen on forehead, nose, cheeks and chin giving the appearance of a butterfly hence it is also referred to as “ butterfly mask”. Melasma is seen in both men and women. Melasma causes significant impact on self esteem of the affected individual leading to social isolation. What causes melasma ? Oral contraceptive pills, pregnancy,…
“Life isn’t perfect but your hair can be.” Is it ? Lustrous, smooth, strengthened, nourished hair aka “perfect hair” is a promise sold to us by the manufacturers of so called “Hair cosmetics”.These are the products we apply to hair and scalp to produce temporary to permanent effects. A plethora of such preparations are available over the counter. Ever seen a tiled roof, how the tiles are placed in a overlapping fashion ??That’s exactly how…
