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New Beauty posted "Everything to Know About Vitiligo, Including How to Best Treat It" In the article, Visha Skincare founder, Dr. Patel, shares that vitiligo (an uncommon autoimmune response to skin pigment) is an inherited condition with predictable symptoms that a dermatologist can easily diagnose.  There's currently no cure for the autoimmune disease, but some treatments can help. In 1993, Oprah interviewed Michael Jackson in what was then the most-watched TV interview of all time, and confronted the music icon about the color of his skin. “It is something I cannot help—the disease, called vitiligo, is in my family,” Jackson told Oprah, saying he...

Popsugar posted "12 Anti-dandruff Shampoos That Simply Work." In the article, Visha Skincare founder, Dr. Patel reminds people dealing with dandruff that the common skin yeast that contributes to the condition grows most prolifically in oily hair. Ok, dandruff can be embarrassing. Beyond dulling even the sharpest of all-black ensembles, dealing with dandruff can seem never-ending. What is dandruff? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Adam Mamelak offers insight. “The most common cause is a reaction to a yeast called Malassezia, which is a normal inhabitant of our skin’s oil glands...yeast’s interaction with the body’s immune system is what leads to redness, itching and flaking.”...

Allure posted "How to Treat Acne, Uneven Texture, and Large Pores" featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel. The article includes Dr. Patel's expert commentary on acne, including how to kill bacteria that can be found in the follicle causing acne. Here’s a Sephora shopping list of the best skin-care products to help combat some of your most common skin-care concerns. If you break out fairly frequently, have enlarged pores, and deal with uneven texture, no, you’re not reliving your angstiest teenage years — you probably just have combination skin. And according to dermatologists, combination skin — and the breakouts that come along...

Good Housekeeping posted "The Benefits of Turmeric for Your Skin, According to Dermatologists" In the article, Visha Skincare founder, Dr. Patel, shares her expert commentary on the benefits of adding turmeric to your skincare routine. Is the secret to radiant skin sitting in your spice cabinet? One of the buzziest skincare ingredients right now is turmeric, a golden yellow spice that doesn’t just taste good, it can also deliver some major skin benefits, according to dermatologists. Applying turmeric to your face can help calm skin rashes, lighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation, treat acne and brighten skin tone, just to name a few of its benefits. To...

Good Housekeeping posted "The Benefits of Turmeric for Your Skin, According to Dermatologists" featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare. Dr. Patel recommends tumeric (when used topically) to help with a whole host of skin conditions--from acne to other types of inflammation and uneven pigmentation. Say goodbye to dark spots and skin rashes and hello to a bright, glowing complexion. Is the secret to radiant skin sitting in your spice cabinet? One of the buzziest skincare ingredients right now is turmeric, a golden yellow spice that doesn’t just taste good, it can also deliver some major skin benefits, according to dermatologists. Applying turmeric...