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IADVL: A concise overview

The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL) stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in the field of dermatology in India. With a rich legacy of...

Medical profession under legal aspects

Legal aspects of medical practices have always constituted an important component in the growing civilization of our society. This necessity arose because of the existing laws of the land which...

Sunscreens

Ultraviolet radiation is that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with a narrow band of radiation from 200-400 nm. Spectrum – UVC (200-290 nm), UVB (290- 320 nm) and UV A (320-400nm...

Manipur untouched and undiscovered- A Jewel Land

Manipur is situated in the easternmost corner of India, neighbouring Myanmar. It has an area of 22,327km2 with a population of 27,21,756 (2011 census). Imphal is the state capital which is divided...

I believe in simple things

I dream of simple things I can believe in Like the feeling this day brings True love and the miracle of forgiving I believe in simple things. In today’s day and age when things have become so...

Scientific articles

Vaccines in STDs

Vaccine is a substance introduced into the body to prevent infection or to control disease due to a certain pathogen. What is the need to have vaccines for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? The...

Pimples

Pimple (acne) is so common that it is considered to be a normal physiological reaction unless and until it develops into a boil. Over 80% of teenagers and 1 in 5 newborns have pimples of various forms...

Medical profession under legal aspects

Legal aspects of medical practices have always constituted an important component in the growing civilization of our society. This necessity arose because of the existing laws of the land which...

Sunscreens

Ultraviolet radiation is that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with a narrow band of radiation from 200-400 nm. Spectrum – UVC (200-290 nm), UVB (290- 320 nm) and UV A (320-400nm...

Facial Rejuvination

Rejuvenation is the noun of the verb word ‘rejuvenate’ which means” make young or as if young again” as per the 9th edition of Concise Oxford Dictionary. It comes from Latin...

Senescence and ageing skin

After a period of perfect renewal, in humans between 20-35 years of age, there is a gradual declining ability to respond to stress, increased homeostatic imbalance and increased risk of disease. This...