There has long been a stigma attached to skin diseases. As skin disorders are often visible to others, those who suffer from such ailments have to bear the brunt of social blemish as well as the effects of their diseases. This is the reason behind the sudden mushrooming of cosmetic and laser clinics.
However cosmetic surgeries and laser treatment are highly technical procedures, and one should always consult a specialist dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon to avoid permanent damage and get the best results.
Stethoscope paid a visit to Dr Dolly Gupta, consultant dermatologist, hair transplant and cosmetic surgeon at Medica Superspecialty Hospital, to get a bird’s-eye view of the mosaic of skin problems. Dr Gupta has won seven first prizes at the national level in India for academic achievements and was the joint secretary of National Conference of Indian Association of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2012.