That’s a great question and honestly, earlier is often better than later.

Home remedies might help with very mild, short-term issues. But you should consult a dermatologist if the problem is persistent, worsening, painful, spreading, recurrent, or affecting your confidence or daily life. If there’s severe itching, bleeding, sudden hair loss, nail changes, infection, or no improvement after 1–2 weeks of trying basic care, it’s time to get it properly evaluated.

Skin, hair, and nail conditions can look simple on the surface but may have deeper causes. Getting the right diagnosis early saves time, money, and prevents complications.

Oh absolutely — hair and nails are very much in a dermatologist’s territory. A dermatologist doesn’t just treat skin; we’re trained to manage the entire “skin appendage system,” which includes hair and nails too.

For hair, that covers conditions like patterned hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, infections, and even scarring alopecias. Treatments can range from medications and procedures like PRP to advanced therapies depending on the diagnosis.

For nails, dermatologists treat fungal infections (onychomycosis), ingrown nails, nail psoriasis, lichen planus of nails, brittle nail syndrome, discolouration, thickening, and other structural nail disorders. Since nails often reflect internal or systemic issues, proper evaluation really matters.

So yes, if it grows out of your skin, a dermatologist is your go-to expert.

Yes, many cosmetic options like gentle peels or lasers are safe when done by a qualified expert, with little downtime. They're great for smoothing texture or reducing scars, but we always discuss your goals first. Dr. Das always explain the outcomes and each step to ensure you feel confident and at ease.