Acne and acne scarring
Active acne and the marks left behind are two different problems with two different approaches. Both are assessed together so the sequence makes sense.
Areas of practice
Skin, hair and laser treatment
A dermatology practice covers more ground than most people expect. This page sets out the areas Dr. Anita works in at the clinic, and what actually happens at a first consultation.
Medical dermatology
Not every skin complaint needs a device. A large part of dermatology is identifying what is actually happening and treating it medically: acne and the scarring it leaves, pigmentation and melasma, fungal skin infections that recur through the monsoon, vitiligo, keloids, warts and skin tags. These are treatable conditions and they rarely resolve on their own, which is the main reason people arrive having already lost a year to over-the-counter products.
Pigmentation and melasma
Dark patches, uneven tone and melasma respond differently depending on how deep the pigment sits, which is why the assessment matters more than the product.
Hair fall and scalp health
Hair fall has many causes, from nutritional to hormonal to inherited. Evaluation comes before any hair growth-factor therapy or other treatment is discussed.
Laser hair removal
Performed on medical-grade diode, Nd:YAG and IPL platforms. The right platform depends on skin type and hair type, and that is decided in the consultation.
Skin resurfacing and texture
CO2 fractional laser, microdermabrasion and HydraFacial address scarring, open pores and dull texture. Which one suits your skin is a clinical call.
Skin tightening and contouring
HIFU and radiofrequency-based treatments for facial tightening and body contouring, assessed against what is realistic for the individual.
What a first consultation involves
A dermatology consultation is a conversation before it is a procedure. History matters: how long the problem has been there, what has already been tried, what changed around the time it started, and whether anything else in your health has shifted. Examination follows, and any investigations the doctor considers appropriate follow from that.
What the assessment leads to differs from patient to patient, because the priority differs. The same diagnosis in two people can reasonably lead to two different plans. That is the reason no plan, no session count and no timeline is offered on this page: it would be guesswork before an examination.
What is realistic
Skin and hair change slowly. Most conditions here are reviewed over months rather than judged in weeks, and steady progress is the honest expectation. Anybody promising an instant or guaranteed result on skin or hair is not describing these conditions accurately.
This page is general information. It is written to help you decide whether to seek an appointment. It is not a diagnosis, not a treatment plan, and not a substitute for being examined by a doctor who can take your own history.
Next step
Talk it through with Dr. Anita
If something on this page sounds like what you are dealing with, an appointment is the sensible next step. Message the clinic on WhatsApp or call +91 95834 71256, and reception will confirm Dr. Anita's available slots.
More patient guides on skin, hair and women's health are published on the Ashu Skin Care blog, medically reviewed by Dr. Anita Rath and Dr. Rabi Narayan Satapathy.