Heat-Induced Urticaria: What It Is, Why It Happens & How to Manage It

Heat-Induced Urticaria: What It Is, Why It Happens & How to Manage It

ByDr. Rashmi Aderao

 What is Heat-Induced Urticaria? Heat-induced urticaria, also known as cholinergic urticaria, is a type of physical urticaria where the skin reacts to an increase in core body temperature. This typically happens due to: Exercise Hot weather Emotional stress Spicy food or hot drinks The result? A breakout of small, itchy hives that may resemble a…

How to Read Skincare Labels: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Smarter Choices

How to Read Skincare Labels: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Smarter Choices

ByDr. Rashmi Aderao

  The skincare market is buzzing with big, scientific-sounding words like niacinamide, SPF, retinol, and the list is endless. It’s easy to get lured in when these bottles and packages promise tempting benefits right on the front in beautiful, aesthetic fonts. But how much of the actual hero ingredient is really in the bottle? The real story lies…