Shades of darkness
War (Photo credit: beapen) Do you have pigmentation on your face? I am sure you do. ‘Pigmentation’ is yet another term within the realm of […]
Articles by Bell Eapen
Formic Acid and Hirsutism
Hirsutism (male patterned hair in females) is a common but distressing problem. Laser hair removal is the gold standard for treatment though results vary. A […]
Teledermatology: Beyond the Camera’s Lens.
Have you ever wondered why you have to wait for a dermatology appointment to show a small rash or skin lesion on your body and […]
Dealing with Psoriasis
THERE ARE few skin conditions that are mostly harmless, but cause enormous psychological trauma because of the associated cosmetic disfigurement and social stigma. Psoriasis is […]
Pretty little things
Horizon (Photo credit: beapen) Nano particles of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are being increasingly used in sunscreens. A thick layer of physical sunscreen can […]
The Beautiful Mind
Do These Jeans… (Photo credit: Suzy Forcella) Let me start with a story again this week. Ms. X is a good looking lady in her […]
Shedding Light
Lumenis One IPL handpiece (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last week I discussed the role of plain light of various wavelengths in the maintenance of a healthy […]
Let There Be Light
During a recent cosmetic dermatology conference, I saw a person lying on a very colourful bed with his eyes blindfolded with a very dark goggles. […]
BoNT II: Beauty belongs to the beholder
Botox loves you (Photo credit: EverJean) If you have accumulated enough courage to go under the needle for the first time, you will need a […]