Introduction - Mukta Sachdev
Hi-I am Mukta Sachdev, a consultant dermatologist working in Bangalore, India. I am basically from London UK and am settled and blogging from Bangalore, India.
I have been using the Baumann Skin Typing System in my practice in India.I have spent time with Dr.Leslie Baumann in Feb. to March 1999 where I completed my Fellowship in Cosmetic Dermatology and have been in cosmetic dermatology practice for nearly 10 years.
I work with skin of color and deal with cosmetic dermatology issues. I see patients with all kinds of skin problems and deal with darker skin types on a regular basis.
I also work with numerous different kinds of chemical peels and lasers along with of course Botox and fillers.
So if you have a query which I can help you on, especially in skin of color please do send it along and I will discuss this and do my best to help you.
June 29th, 2008 at 7:35 am
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July 14th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Welcome!
July 15th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
hi, i live in India and i am ospw. can u suggest products from india for this skin type. since u live in india, i am sure u must have some knowledge of indian skin care brands or brands available in India?
thanks
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Hi Dr. Sachdev, could you please write about how skin of color ages differently according to skin tone? And how sun damage affects skin of color differently than European skin?
Thanks!
July 25th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Hi
there are numerous products available on the indian market- what would be advisable is to log on to the site and find out your skin type based on the skin type solutions questionnaire.
I could then advise you as to what products would work for your skin based on those available in India
Look forward to hearing from you.
Mukta
July 25th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Hi
the advantage with skin of colour is that it ages slower as compared to Caucasian skin as the pigment is protective.
So you will find that a darker skin person will have less wrinkles than a person with Caucasian skin of the same age.
Of course there are many contributing factors to aging namely occupation, sun exposure and smoking to name a few.
Since the pigment is proctective, the sun damage is also less in a person with skin of colour.
The risks of skin cancer are also less in darker skin types but nevertheless they do occur and regardless of the skin type, it is always advisable to use a broad spectrum sunscreen.
July 27th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Thanks for the reply Dr. Sachdev. I was wondering if you could explain more about the factors contributing to wrinkling because I have known people with quite brown skin whose faces were completely wrinkled. I know that one was a smoker and had a hard life. It also seems to me that part of the reason skin of color ages better is because darker skinned people don’t ever try to tan and often try to avoid the sun so their skin will be as light as possible. What are your thoughts based on the patients you see in India?
July 28th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Hi,
Hope you are well. Please help me with my skincare regimen. Here goes!
I am 39 .5 yrs. , Indian and olive skinned with black hair. I am d=20.5 s=42 p=35.5 and t=35.
I have some acne sometimes from avobenzone and chemical sunscreens and coconut oil and sensitizing ingredients that Dr. Baumann wrote in her book.
I use Dove cleanser am/pm
Vichy water sprayed on my face am/pm
B.Kamins skin lightening treatment on pigmentation (pm) until they fade, then after that course of treatment will discontinue the lightener and start Cellex-C sensitive Skin Vitamin C serum in the am.
Olay Total Effects 7x Ant-Ageing Complex am/pm
Eucerin Sensitive Skin spf 30 That’s sold in Baumann Store for dspws in am
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Retinol Treatment every couple of days.
Is this regimen right?
Also when I start the Vitamin C serum around Fall , how should I apply it. First cleanser, serum, wait 3 minutes, then spray Vichy water and follow with Olay 7x and spf 30?
OR is it cleanser, spray Vichy water, wait until it is damp, then Vitamin C serum, wait 3 minutes, Olay 7x, then spf 30?
Also I like to know if you can recommend some bodycare products. I use Dove soap- is that good? and Dove body wash and St.Ives Oatmeal and Shea body lotion but would like some options in case the lotion is discontinued. I like body oils a lot too as they are easy and quick- can you recommend some?
Thanks for your help. I am looking forward to your work on this blog.
Best Regards,
Smita
August 13th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Well generally darker skins will not be as wrinkled and as you have mentioned,the skins you have seen would be of people with excessive outdoor exposure, possibly smokers and those who never use sunscreens
Based on the patients I see, the aging changes are definitely less compared to Caucasian skin types.
August 13th, 2008 at 9:58 am
HI Smita,
Based on what you have mentioned, the produts you are using are fine.
If you spray the Vichy water and then apply the serum, the absorption will be better on a damp skin and thus more effective and this would be my recommendation.
Dove is excellent- there is a lovely body moisturising oil from Thallion- if you need details- let me know depending where you are based.
Hope this helps
Mukta
August 13th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Hi Mukta,
Thanks for your advice. Now I have a regimen I know works. But I am getting some acne and I feel it is because I switched to the fragrance-free Olay Total EFfects, from the regular Olay Total Effects which is lighter. Maybe it is better in the winter when my skin is drier. But in the Skin Solutions book it wasn’t specifically mentioned to use the fragrance-free one so maybe that’s why I am breaking out.
I live in Quebec, Canada and would like more information on the Thallion body oil.
Also- is Dove body lotion excellent? That’s what you were referring to? Or the Dove soap is also excellent? Or you meant the Dove line is excellent? I heard that the Dove body lotion was good and was considering it as an alternative.
Thanks alot and take care,
Smita
August 14th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
The Dove range per se is nice and you should be quite comfortable with that.
Thalgo is the range I will send you more details on that.
Wamr regards,
Mukta
August 28th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Hello Dr Mukta,
I have a query please guide me. I have lot of small reddish acne on my face and overall my face doesnt looked toned. Am looking for a treatment to cure my acne, scars and bring evenness to my skin tone. Am fair so my acne looks very prominent. They apear more when my periods are nearing and dont go away soon Can I use Dabur active blood purifier. I would like to visit you at manipal hospital for treatment, please help
September 4th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Sure you can visit me at the hospital- please call for an appointment .THe hospital number is +91-80-25023276.
WIll defintely help you out
September 7th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Hi,
Please send the information about the body oil to my email-do you have it? I looked on google but wasn’t sure which oil it was.
Thanks for your help.
Smita
September 9th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Hi Dr. Mukta,
I would like to add also : I saw the Thalgo satinizing dry oil spray and was wondering if that was what you were refering to for dspts with a tendency to acne from sensitizing ingredients. As you know, I am on the search for a good body oil and came back from India this February with Keokarpin regular formula.. I really like it but don’t know what you think about it. I am thinking of buying it again if I see it. Is it recommended by dermatologists , such as yourself in India?
Thanks for the info.
Have a nice day.
Take care,
Smita
September 29th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Hi Dr. Mukta,
I had an insect bite near my thigh two months back. I dont know which insect was that. First i thought it may be ant’s bite. But small blisters started coming near that area with so much of itching. I consulted a dermatologist and used Flucort-C cream. and Venusia cream as moisturiser. Now still it is uncontrolled and it has become aggressive. I badly want to consult and take treatment. I cannot control my hands from pricking and especially during night times, itching is more. I have taken appointment in Manipal for Wednesday. Can I consult you at your clinic earlier than that? Please help me.
Thanks
September 30th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Hi there ! When I was young, my mom used to use a stone while bathing to remove the sticky dirts from the body. I used it for sometime until I started to get red marks. That was probably due to too much rubbing. Over the years, my skin have changed to dark one esp under the arms, nape and all around the thighs making it unbearably embarrassing for me to wear shorts and sleeveless tops. Is there any skin ointments that I can used to remove those dark stains? Please please suggest.
October 1st, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Respected Dr.Sachdev
I am Dermatologist here in Saudi Arabia. I am keenly intersted to do some Cosmetology coursr. can you give me some guideline that wheree i can get some course, knowledge or basic equirements for Cosmetology either internationally or specially in India.
Regards,
Dr. Rasheed Aghai
October 5th, 2008 at 4:18 am
dear dr. sachdev,
is laser hair removal advisable for face/neck ? does it hv any side effect? how long does it take to go through the whole process ?
what is the approx cost for the jawline region?
look forward to heraing from you.
thx
October 7th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Dear RCS,
Laser hair removal is done on the face and neck- I have been using a long pulsed ND YAg laser for more than 10 years now .
No side effects- approx 8 to 12 sittings , one per month on average depending on the growth.
Approx cost mayu vary from 3000 INR to 5000 INR for the face.
Thanks
Mukta
October 7th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Dear Dr.Rasheed,
Yes there are courses available -you may train with Dr.Baumann in Miami and in India with myself and a group.
Do let me know how long you would like to train for and I can advise you accordingly.
Thanks
Mukta
October 7th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Dear Raani,
I would like to see the pigmentation first before advising you on treatment- I recommend a consult and then can tell you a lightening cream.
If you cannot come in for consult , maybe you can email a photo and then I can advise .
Thanks
Mukta
October 7th, 2008 at 8:58 am
Dear Tahseen
Please call 080 252023276 for an appointment and we can set up a consult.
See you soon.
Thanks
Mukta
October 15th, 2008 at 3:43 am
thank you dr. sachdev,
is it true that for as long as the laser hair removal treatment goes on, one has to let the hair grow (cannot do threading etc for temporary removal ?) . so in this case if i go in for hair removal from face and neck - i cannot thread the hair for a year ?
October 17th, 2008 at 4:53 am
HI DR Mukta,
I am male 28.I am always out for my site work.I have lots of pimple mark on my face.
I wash my face with lakhme fash wash then apply ban a tan ointment then sunscrean lotion on that Am/Pm.But i am getting more n more pimples n the marks are not getting lighter.
Due to this i look like aged .
so plz advice me what shall i do to stop pimples n then how shall i treat it with.
can u help me out of this
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:28 am
Hi DR Mukta
Suggest some ways to improve hair growth.
Which hair oil we have to use?
Thanks
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:36 am
Dr Mukta,
I’m a male 35, suffering from psorasis from 5-7 years. It was started with small spot now it spread on to the leg palm.
Can you tell me that do you consult for the psorasis also?
Thanks,
Raju
November 1st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Hi,
I was wondering why you haven’t replied.
I posted a question on September 9 but you didn’t get back to me. You never sent me the info on the body oil or told me the details about it, (like you said) nor told me whether Keokarpin body oil was suitable as well like I asked.
Is there any reason?
Best regards,
Smita
November 10th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
hi dr. mukta
do u do any procedures for improving my face complexion and texture, if so let me know when i cn meet u
November 12th, 2008 at 6:43 am
I have go thro’ your site/comments thanks so much.
I am a Kenyan my face is dark, oily face, sensitive, and rought, with some dark sports. I have tried so many products in the market but still not doing well.
Kindly advise since am very far way which products can i use.
thanks in advance,
Phyllis