Dr. Parul Kolhe (M.B.B.S, D.D.V (Diploma in Dermatology & Venereology)) is a practicing dermatologist with Nanavati hospital. She is a member of the Cosmetology Society Of India or CSI and has worked with Positive Health Clinic as a consultant for skin & diet.

I Live in Toronto and since an year, I have this strange itchiness problem. It started last summer and now this year's summer is here. I am 27 years old and have a history of eczema. Problem Desc.:- I feel ithi everyday especially after taking the shower. I don't use hot water. It started from arms and legs but now I can be ithi all over my body or anywhere on my body. The worst time is right after the shower, my body is extremely ithi and I have to sit in front of fan and apply lotion all over my body and all this time, I rub wherever it feels ithi. I was told by doctor here that I feel ithi whenever my body's temperature gets higher and I need to cool down to get out of the the ithi problem.But, nothing is really helping out, I tried different allergy medicines prescribed by doctors and nothing worked. My life is still miserable. I never had this problem ever before in my life. Can you suggest something please. I will heartly appreciate. If you need more information, I will not be hesitant at all to provide you with that. Thanks in advance.

A: Firstly, what you have probably sounds like a condition known as 'Atopic dermatitis'. This condition usually starts in childhood and has somewhat genetic predisposition. However, if it was very mild you might not have noticed it in childhood or just dismissed it as a little occasional dryness of the face and hand. The most important thing to do is to keep your skin moistened at all time which includes using moisturisers or emollient 4-5 times a day all over the body and using bath oil in your bath water about 1 capful to a bucket of water. Take oral vitamin A capsules for 4-6 weeks, 2-3 times a year. Anti histaminics like Atarax or ceprizine will have to be probably continued lifelong. With certain changes in season or emotional stress condition could periodically worsen or improve. So you might have to use steroids for application like flucort lotion during periods of worsening. Find a good dermatologist to consult regularly for this problem.

 

Q: I have a normal skin but at times I get pimples and I do not even scratch them but they leave a scar which goes away after a long time. I use "Exevate-G" ointment for my scars but it's not very effective. My skin also gets tanned very soon especially arms and face for which I use "Spectra-Ban lotion" I want simple remedies to get rid off these scars and tanning.

A: The sunscreen is good enough but for the scars use Retino and Melatlite

Q: I have a dry skin and all of a sudden I started getting pimples which leaves ugly scars even if I don't break them. I have visited dermatologist for the same but did not help me much.. now I have started ayurvedic treatment but still the same old story not only that pimples started increasing...please help me I am having real tough time with the pimples and the scars...

A: Stop putting any cosmetic on your face except for a light moisturizer. Use green pears soap only for face washing. Use Adaferrin at night.

Q: Hello, I need to clarify about my medications, I have had a history of acne and irregular periods, which were corrected by DIANE 35, its all fine now with it , no more pimples and no irregular periods, may I know how long can I continue taking them, all tests done, no abnormalities, just a hormonal imbalance which hasn't rectified as yet , its been close to 3 yrs I have been taking Diane35, is it unsafe to continue it , though my doc says it isn't , I still need further assurance!........thanks!

A: Diane is a very safe drug to use unless you are planning a pregnancry. 

Q: I am 32, I have dry skin, open pores, under eye circles, pigmentation, Please suggest me to find out my beauty. Thanks.

A: For dry skin make a paste of gram flour, honey, turmeric, milk cream and apply it twice in a week. For under eye circles – use Elocon and Melalite, eat lot of green veggies.

Q: Hi mam, I am 21 years old female. I used to stay at Walkeshwar before and 2 years later I have shifted to Borivali and from last 2 years I am getting pimples anywhere on my body. I used to take antibiotic medicines. Now from last some weeks I get them on my face which looks very embarrassing and leaves marks on my face. I used to wash my face regularly but now as I have joined a 10.00 to 5.00 job I am unable to wash my face. I wish that you would help me immediately. I will be obliged and thankful for the same.

A: Carry astringent and cotton to work lakme/Avon/Synergie and use it every two hours. 

Q: Suntan is very effective on my skin, just 3 minutes exposure to sun is quite enough to tan my skin. Please help.

A: Use Banana Boat, Nutrogena, Coppertone above 40 SPF.

Q: I have digestive problems that is, I can't cherish excess food I consume and my assumption is due to that the wounds on my legs are not getting dried. So, can you please help me out in this case.

A: Check for diabetes and also visit a dermatologist.

Q: I have heavily pitted skin on the face. I have completed four chemical peels over a period of 2 months, which have completely removed the marks. My dermatologist is now advising dermabrasion. Is this safe? Is this the solution to cover the pits. After dermabrasion is done, how much time do I need to be indoors? Please advise.

A: In case of micro dermabrasion you need to be indoors only for 2-3 days and if it is macro then for about 3-4 weeks and it is done normally in 3-4 sittings.

Q: I have got small/tiny tiny pimples on face for last one month. Have tried Vondox/Acnesol and Vitamin A tablets but all in vain. These pimples are not going. Can you suggest me something? Please

A: Cyanomytin 50 mg twice a day. Put Pernex-AC on your face twice a day.

Q: Hi, I just got engaged. My vagina is very hairy. I have never had sex before. I want to know how to rid it of hair and make it look neater and sexier. Please help.

A: Epilatory cream/razor is the best.

Q: Hi, Actually I have taken treatment for my pimples. But due to that lot of heat started liberating from my head which made problem for hair loss. Please help me out

A: Check out your diet. Use Mintop twice a day.

Q: After reading Dr. Parul Kolhe's article on beauty.tips4me.com, I would like to find the Egyptian recipe for hair removal or I would like to know if I could buy the product somewhere in LA area. "WAXING History records ancient Egyptian and Arab civilizations using sugar, honey and lime syrup to strip off body hair and even parlors today, practice this ubiquitous technique of hair removal". Thank you,

A: Consult an eminent Burns & Plastic Surgeon. Several hospitals have a Burns & Plastic OPD. Depending upon the size of the burn and also the depth the surgeon will tell you how much it costs. It will definitely involve several sittings each of which will cost you Rs.15 to 20,000.

Q: I received an e-mail Advert about a peel-off face and body mask called "Devina`s choice". It sounds really good and I would like to buy it but would like to know if anyone has used it and how good it is before I make the purchase. Please help............??

A: I have no clue about this.

Q: How to get glow in the face? I have got a oily face.

A: Use an exfoliating scrub like St. Ive's apricot scrub/home made scrub oatmeal/ground chana dal is also equally efficient.