Dermatology vs Social Media Skincare: Why Healing Skin Requires Looking Beyond the Surface
Endorsed By Dr Alka Mehta MBBS, MD(Dermotology) In today’s world, skincare advice is everywhere. A quick scroll offers routines, productrecommendations, before-and-after pictures, and confident opinions on what works and whatdoesn’t. For many people, this abundance of information feels empowering at first — untiltheir skin doesn’t respond the way it was promised. When patients come in after trying multiple online routines, they often say the same thing:“I followed everything correctly, but my skin still isn’t better.” The reason is rarely a lack of effort.More often, it is because skin is being treated in isolation, instead of being understood aspart of a whole person. This is where the difference between dermatology and social media skincare becomesimportant. Dermatology begins with a simple but essential question:Why is this happening? Without diagnosing the root cause ,
What Makes a Dermatologist Truly Trustworthy in 2026?
Endorsed By Dr Alka Mehta MBBS, MD(Dermotology) In 2026, skin and hair advice is everywhere.Instagram reels, ads, blogs, influencer routines, “derm-approved” products — all competingfor attention. Yet, despite having more information than ever, patients are more confused than before. One of the most common things patients tell me is:“Doctor, I don’t know who to trust anymore.” And honestly, that concern is valid. So let’s talk about it — what actually makes a dermatologist trustworthy in 2026?Not popular. Not viral. But genuinely reliable. 1. A Trustworthy Dermatologist Is Doctor-First, Not Trend-First Skincare trends move fast. Medical evidence does not — and it shouldn’t. A trustworthy dermatologist does not recommend something just because: Instead, they ask: Sometimes, when your dermatologist pauses before recommending a treatment, that pause isnot doubt — it’