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Home Remedies For Scars
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Brittle Nails
 Preeti asks,
I had a medical problem 10 yrs back. After treating it my nails have become very brittle, dry and have developed vertical and horizontal lines. The growth is extremely poor and it chips off often. My hemoglobin is 12 and I have been taking Vitamins for last 10 yrs. Can I restore my nail strength once again?
 Dear Preeti,
Brittle nails are quite a common problem. Take a high protein diet like cereals, pulses, soya, milk and milk products. Internally take Biotin capsule, anti-oxidant and calcium once a day for 3 months.
Adverse Effect Skin Lightening
Preeya asks,
I am undergoing laser hair removal treatments for my facial hair, and have had two sessions so far. My doctor says that I refrain from using skin-lightening creams during the entire period. My skin has darkened despite the regular sunblocks, so I want to go back using my skin lightening creams again. Why do you think my doctor said I shouldn't use it? My skin had no problems with those creams in the first place!
Dear Preeya,
All skin lightening creams make the skin sensitive to the ultraviolet rays. Also Laser hair removal makes the skin very sensitive, hence it is usually advisable to avoid using these creams whilst on Laser treatment.
Black Scars
Satish S asks,
My home state is Karnataka and I am presently working in Navi Mumbai. I have black scars, patches on my face. My face is always oily. I would appreciate it if you give some remedial measures for it as I am going to marry soon.
Dear Satish S,
Since you have oily skin use a face wash meant for oily skin 2-3 times a day. Use multani mitti pack once / twice a week depending on the oiliness. Use moisturizers which are oil free / oil control. Use a good sunblock (SPF 30 or above) 2-3 times a day. Also consult a dermatologist to rule out any hormonal imbalance.
For black scars and patches there are a variety of treatments like microdermabrasion, fruit acid peels. 4-6 sittings are required at an interval of 4-6 weeks to get the desired results. They act by peeling the top layers of skin and thus give a lightening effect. You can use creams containing Vitamin C, Kojic acid, Hydroquinone at night to get the lightening effect.
Hormonal Imbalance
Sana asks,
I have very oily skin and it tans frequently as well - you can say just in seconds. I have used every branded and expensive sunblocks but the results are always nil. Please help me in this regard because my complexion by birth was milky white and now it's so dark. One more problem is that from the last few years the area near my nails on both hands and feet are getting so dark that it actually looks black and very abnormal as compared to my fair skin.
Dear Sana,
One's complexion is genetically determined but of course, you have to take good care of it. Use a good sunscreen of SPF 20 or above to avoid tanning. Use a good moisturizing cream at night. Glowing complexion comes with a healthy lifestyle, good balanced diet, plenty of water, exercise and mental relaxation. You can use some home made packs made of cucumber, almonds, honey, oats and lemon daily. Grind to a paste and apply it on the face. Wash with circular movements after 1/2 an hour.
Areas around the nails on both hands and feet looks dark especially in case of hormonal imbalance hence can be lightened to a certain extent. Creams containing Kojic acid, Vitamin C, Hydroquinone when applied at night help in giving the lightening effect.
Pimple Prone Skin
Adhya asks,
I have dull, medium toned skin which has been considerably sun tanned. I can't use oily creams because in such cases I have eruptions and pimples. Fortunately I don't have acne scars. Please suggest a remedy for fair, glowing complexion.
Dear Adhya,
Since you have oily and pimple prone skin, wash your face with a soap-free face wash once or twice a day. Use an oil- free moisturizer which helps in moisturizing the skin and at the same time doesn't aggravate pimples. Deworming once in 6 months helps in cleansing the system. Use a medicated anti-dandruff shampoo once a week. Glowing complexion comes with a healthy lifestyle, good balanced diet, plenty of water, exercise and mental relaxation. Locally use anti-acne creams like adaphalene, erythromycin, and clindamycin gel once at night.
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