Rosacea Awareness Month: How I Approach and Manage Red, Reactive Skin in My Patients
April is Rosacea Awareness Month, and over the years in my clinic, I’ve realised something important—most patients don’t come in saying “I have rosacea.” They come in saying:“My face keeps flushing.”“My skin has become so sensitive.”“Nothing suits me anymore.” And very often, what they’re dealing with is rosacea. Rosacea is not just “red skin.” It’s a chronic, inflammatory condition that behaves differently in every individual. Some patients have persistent redness across the cheeks and nose.Others develop acne-like breakouts but with extremely sensitive skin.And some experience burning, stinging, and dryness that doesn’t improve with regular moisturisers. One of the biggest challenges is that rosacea is often mismanaged before it reaches me—treated as acne, over-exfoliated, or exposed to too many active ingredients. My First Ste
The Thinking That Shaped My Practice
For someone who has spent over three decades working closely with people, I have always been a relatively private person. I have never felt the need to speak much about myself.My work, and the way I care for my patients, has always felt like a more honest reflection of who I am. But over the years, I’ve often been asked—What shapes the way you think about skin?And why is your approach different? Perhaps the answer lies not in something I learned later…but in something that was always there from the very beginning. Dermatology, for me, was never just about diagnosing and treating visible conditions. Even in my earliest days of practice, I found myself drawn to something deeper—the person behind the skin. Their concerns, of course…but also their lifestyle, their confidence, their unspoken worries. Skin, I realised very early on, is rarely just skin.It reflects internal balance, e
📰 Impressive Student Performance at Job Fair
A job fair organized in collaboration with Dr. Alka’s Skincare & Healthcare successfully conducted interviews for B.Sc Nursing and Pharmacist positions. A total of 30 students participated in the event, showcasing strong subject knowledge, practical skills, and confidence. During the selection process, candidates demonstrated a solid understanding of clinical knowledge, patient care, and pharmaceutical concepts, making the evaluation process effective and efficient. The event concluded with congratulations to the selected candidates, while other participants were encouraged with best wishes for their future endeavors. The job fair proved to be a valuable opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals.