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21/10/2026

Part 1
ACNE ISN’T ALWAYS JUST A TEENAGE PROBLEM. 🔴

Some people experience nodulocystic acne — a more severe form of acne that can appear as large, deep, painful lumps and may require proper medical treatment.

One common misconception is that eating oily food directly causes oily skin and acne. But the oil in your food and the sebum produced by your skin are not the same thing.

If your acne is persistent, severe, or keeps returning despite treatment, don’t keep experimenting with temporary solutions. Getting the right diagnosis is an important first step towards choosing the appropriate treatment.

🩺 Understand your acne. Treat the cause. Follow the right medical guidance.
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Celebrating Ayudha Pooja & Saraswathi Pooja with gratitude for the tools that support our work and the knowledge that gu...
18/10/2026

Celebrating Ayudha Pooja & Saraswathi Pooja with gratitude for the tools that support our work and the knowledge that guides us. 🙏✨
May this auspicious occasion bring wisdom, wellness, positivity and success to you and your family.
Warm wishes from Dr S Murugusundram & Chennai Skin Foundation – Yesudian Research Institute.
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16/10/2026

Part 03
🧔 Can You Really Get a Beard Transplant?

Does shaving every day make your beard grow thicker? And if your beard isn’t growing the way you want, can a beard transplant actually help?

Yes, beard transplantation is possible. Hair follicles can be taken from suitable donor areas and transplanted to areas where beard growth is sparse or absent.

But the bigger question is — do you really need it?

Before choosing any cosmetic procedure, it’s important to understand your natural beard growth, available treatment options, and whether the procedure is actually suitable for you.

🎥 Watch the full video as the doctor explains beard growth, shaving myths, and beard transplantation in his own humorous way!
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15/10/2026

Part 02
🧔 Can Beard Oil Really Make Your Beard Grow?

Beard oils and “beard growth” creams are everywhere—but can they actually make a new beard grow? 🤔

Beard growth is largely influenced by hormones, genetics, age, and individual biological factors. Simply applying an oil cannot magically create new beard growth where it isn’t naturally developing.

Beard oil may help moisturize and condition your beard and the skin underneath, but that’s different from actually increasing beard growth.

So before spending money on products promising a thicker, fuller beard, understand what really determines your beard growth.

🎥 Watch the full video as the doctor breaks down the science behind beard growth and clears up this common myth.
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13/10/2026

Part 02
🧠 Stress Is Natural — But How Do We Handle It?

Stress isn’t something that happens only to humans.

From a lion hunting for food to a deer running for survival, stress is part of the natural response to challenges and threats. In many ways, survival itself involves stress.

And our lives are no different.

Expectations, responsibilities, challenges, problems and everyday struggles can all trigger stress. We may not be able to completely avoid it — because stress is a natural and inevitable reaction.

But the important question is:

👉 How does stress affect our body and mind?
👉 Can we learn to handle stress better?
👉 Is stress always harmful, or can it sometimes be useful?
👉 Is stress a curse or a blessing?

We’ll explore the science behind stress, how it affects us, and how to manage it in the upcoming videos.

Stay tuned! 🧠

And meanwhile… our Kilili already has another “stress solution” ready! 😄
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09/10/2026

PART 01
Stress-aa? Illa Uruttu-aa? 😅🧠

Night 2 AM varaikkum phone 📱
Morning late-ah wake up… 😴
Sitting all day…
Proper routine illa…
And finally…

“Stress-u… stress-u… romba stress aagudhu!” 😩

But wait… unmaiyile stress-na enna?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stress is a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.

So every tired day, bad mood, laziness, or inconvenience is not automatically “stress.”

Understanding what real stress is matters — because when we use the word correctly, we can also understand when stress actually needs attention and support.

Uruttu vera… real stress vera! 😄

Uruttu Doctor is back! 🩺😂
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Honouring Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless values of peace, compassion and simplicity this Gandhi Jayanti. 🇮🇳May his principles...
01/10/2026

Honouring Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless values of peace, compassion and simplicity this Gandhi Jayanti. 🇮🇳

May his principles inspire us to care for ourselves and others with kindness, dignity and responsibility. 💜

Chennai Skin Foundation wishes everyone a peaceful and meaningful Gandhi Jayanti. 🙏
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30/09/2026

Part 1
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Is your beard growing only in patches?

Not every patchy beard means there is a disease. If you already had beard growth and then hair started falling out in patches, it could be a condition called Alopecia Areata and may need medical evaluation.

But if your beard has always grown less or unevenly, it may simply be your genetic pattern. Beard growth can vary based on ethnicity, family history and natural hair pattern. Some people grow hair only on the chin, some only on the cheeks, and some may naturally have very little facial hair.
So before trying onion, home remedies or random hacks, understand the difference:

Hair loss after beard growth = needs attention.

Naturally less beard growth = usually normal.

And no, applying onion will not make beard hair grow instantly.

If you notice sudden patchy hair loss, consult a dermatologist.
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24/09/2026

Part 8
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“Doctor, I developed itching right after eating brinjal. Does that mean I’m allergic?”

The answer depends on the person. Brinjal contains histamine, and a genuine brinjal allergy is possible. But itching after one meal alone cannot tell us what caused it. Other ingredients, the timing of symptoms, and whether the reaction happens again all matter.

If you repeatedly develop a rash, swelling, or breathing symptoms after eating brinjal, speak to an allergy specialist. Your symptoms deserve a proper assessment, not an assumption in either direction.

Have you ever noticed a reaction after eating brinjal? Share your experience below. 👇

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Medical accuracy note: I’ve adjusted the script’s claim that brinjal allergy has “never been proven.” Published studies document allergic reactions to eggplant, so that line should be corrected before posting.
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22/09/2026

Part 12
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A hair transplant restores hair, but it does not permanently stop the underlying process of hair loss.

The transplanted follicles are generally more resistant to DHT, but the existing non-transplanted hair around them may continue to become thinner over time. This can gradually affect the overall density and appearance of the hair.

That is why your dermatologist may recommend continuing a personalised medical treatment plan even after transplantation. Depending on the individual, it may include treatments that:

✅ Help control progressive hair loss
✅ Support existing hair follicles
✅ Promote healthy hair growth
✅ Manage dandruff and scalp conditions
✅ Correct nutritional deficiencies
✅ Maintain the transplant result over time

If treatment is stopped completely, progressive thinning may become noticeable again after some time—particularly in the existing natural hair.

A hair transplant is not always the end of hair-loss management. Consistent follow-up and appropriate maintenance treatment can help protect your long-term results.

Treatment duration and medicines vary from person to person. Always follow the advice of a qualified dermatologist, and do not start or stop hair-loss medication without medical guidance.

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