I have a lot of blackheads and I don’t get a lot of facials done. How do I deal with this?

Start with a low strength retinoid cream at night, the application time should be not more than 15 minutes on first night and slowly you can increase the strength and also the application time. Apply gently and don't rub vigorously. This will help you treat the existing ones also help to reduce the formation of new ones. You can also try BHA peels for a good result.

My hair on my hairline is thinning.

What do I do?

Thinning hairline can be caused by multiple reasons, one of them is a pattern hair loss also known as androgenetic alopecia. Iron, mineral, vitamin and protein deficiency in your diet will further aggravate your condition. It's also advised to change your hairstyle. Avoid pulling all your hair back in a tight ponytail. That results in traction alopecia. It's advised to visit a dermatologist to examine the cause and treat it timely.

My eyebrows are very thin; please suggest a treatment for healthier growth?

Li-brow is a product that can be used to increase the thickness of eyebrows. They also tend to get thin by over and frequent plucking. Thin eyebrows are also related to hormonal disturbances and some other medical conditions like hypothyroidism.

I get small brown spots on my body, this usually aggravates in the summer months. There’s no itching or anything. Please advice what do I do?

These spots are probably due to Tinea versicolour. A fungus that grows on our skin, it thrives on sweat therefore more cases are seen and reported during summers. Wear lose clothes and bath and change clothes immediately after sweating. You can use a ketoconazole cream/lotion to treat it.

How often is it safe to get a facial?

Once a month is safe. The important thing here is to go to a reputable spa or beauty clinic for your facial. •