Dr Gauri Patil.
Dr. Gauri Patil is a highly experienced dermatologist, aesthetic dermatologist and trichologist with over 14 years of experience in the field. She holds an MBBS degree from K. J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, Mumbai and a Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DDVL) from Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
Dr. Patil specializes in non-surgical aesthetic medicine, offering treatments such as chemical peels, PRP therapy for hair loss and facial rejuvenation, microneedling, mesotherapy, microdermabrasion, Botox, dermal fillers and laser therapies for pigmentation and hair removal.
Our Type of Dermatologist
Dermatologists specialize in skin, hair and nail care, ranging from medical and cosmetic treatments to surgical procedures for comprehensive skin health.
Psoriasis
Myths v/s Facts
Psoriasis is a skin condition in which skin cells multiply 10 times faster than normal. A typical presentation is reddish, silvery-white dry areas, mostly on the elbows and knees. Causes of psoriasis include an altered immune system and certain medications. However, stress, infections, smoking and alcohol are a few of the triggering factors. Psoriasis can involve the body, scalp, nails, only palms and soles and even joints.
Hair loss
The most common types of hair loss are Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss, often caused by lifestyle changes and stress. One may notice the hairline receding, a gradual decrease in hair density and evident balding in the central portion of the scalp in Male Pattern Hair Loss, also called Androgenic Alopecia (AGA).
Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) usually begins as an increasing gap in the midline partition of the hair. In other cases of FPHL, the central portion is involved. In Alopecia Areata, coin-shaped patches of hair loss are mostly seen on the scalp. However, it can also involve the entire scalp and eyebrows. Some types of alopecia, called Scarring Alopecia, can result in permanent hair loss.
Do's and Don't
- See a Dermatologist immediately after noticing slightest hair loss
- Avoid excessive blow dry and chemical treatments of the hair
Eczema
Eczema, also called dermatitis, is a reaction produced by the body in response to triggering factors like allergens (pollen, dust), chemicals, lack of moisture, and cosmetic products.
Various presentations of eczema are as follows:
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which pigment-producing cells of the body (melanocytes) are destroyed in certain areas. It causes the body to lose its natural colour, and patches of lighter colour appear. The face and trauma-prone areas like the knees and elbows are commonly involved.
Myths Vs Facts
Vitiligo is not contagious. It doesn’t spread by contact or touching
- Treatment outcome depends on size and location of Vitiligo patches.
For example, small size patches if treated earliest can result in getting natural colour back.