Medically reviewed by Dr. Amey Kelkar (MBBS, MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy). Last updated: August 2026.
Practical questions about common skin conditions and about consulting a dermatologist at Derma Solutions, Kothrud, Pune.
At Derma Solutions, the first consultation is Rs. 600 and follow-up visits are Rs. 400. If more than six months have passed since your last visit, the first-consultation fee of Rs. 600 applies again.
Booking an appointment is recommended so you get a confirmed slot and minimal waiting. You can book an appointment online or call the clinic directly to check available timings.
See a dermatologist if acne is painful or cystic, is leaving marks or scars, has not improved with over-the-counter products after a few weeks, or is affecting your confidence. Early treatment substantially lowers the risk of permanent scarring.
Fungal infections need correctly chosen antifungal medication taken for the full prescribed duration. Stopping early is the most common reason infections return. Over-the-counter steroid-containing creams often worsen fungal infections and should be avoided without advice.
Eczema is a long-term condition that is controlled rather than cured. With the right combination of prescribed treatment, gentle skincare and moisturisers, and avoiding known triggers, most people keep flares infrequent and mild.
Both cause red, itchy, scaly skin but differ in cause and appearance — psoriasis typically shows thicker, well-defined plaques with silvery scale, while eczema is often more diffuse and intensely itchy. A clinical examination distinguishes them, since treatment differs.
Velvety dark patches around the neck, underarms or groin can indicate an underlying metabolic issue and are worth having examined rather than treated cosmetically. A dermatologist can assess whether tests are needed alongside skin treatment.
Have any mole examined if it changes in size, shape, colour or border, becomes itchy, bleeds, or looks different from your other moles. Routine checks are advisable for anyone with many moles or a family history of skin cancer.
Yes, but treatment must be selected carefully, since some medications and procedures are not advised in pregnancy. Always tell your dermatologist if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding so a safe plan can be chosen.
The clinic is on the ground floor of Kumar Millennium, near Shiv Tirth Nagar on Paud Road, Kothrud, Pune 411038 — convenient for patients from Kothrud, Karve Nagar, Warje, Bavdhan and Erandwane. Book an appointment.
