Deep Dive Into Skin Ailments & Treatments & What Are The Common Skin Conditions In India?

Skin- the body’s grandest organ, a silent sentinel, making up 10-15% of one’s weight, stands as the first fortress against the outside world. This remarkable barrier shields us from many dangers like harmful bacteria, invasive organisms and the relentless onslaught of the environment extremes. It’s just not a protector, it’s a regulator, maintaining our body temperature through the cooling sweat and sweltering heat. It’s a powerful sensory network letting us experience the exquisite range of sensation- from pain & pressure to pleasure. Yet, this resilient armour has its vulnerabilities. The skin can fall prey to a host of affliction, varying from acne, Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, allergies, fungal infection, sunburn, hair loss and even skin cancer. A pressing issue in the India derma space is also the rampant misuse of the topical steroids in India. These steroids make up for 80% of the total derma products and yet a staggering 95% of the patients using these steroids remain unaware