On today’s episode of All That Matters, we have Dr. Vidya Kharkar MD, MBBS Dermatologist, for a detailed and insightful conversation about skincare, acne, pigmentation, melasma, sunscreen, retinol, dark circles, anti-aging, and the biggest skincare myths spreading on the internet. In today’s world of social media, beauty trends, Korean skincare routines, viral skincare hacks, fairness creams, DIY remedies, and endless skincare products, it can be difficult to understand what your skin actually needs. Are we taking proper care of our skin, or are we overdoing it? Can lifestyle, diet, stress, hormones, sleep, and pollution affect our skin? What is the right skincare routine for healthy, glowing skin? The conversation begins with the increasing number of skin problems being seen today, including acne, hair loss, allergies, skin sensitivity, pigmentation, and other common dermatological concerns. Dr. Vidya explains how modern lifestyle, pollution, stress, lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, and excessive use of skincare products can affect skin health. One of the major topics discussed is acne and pimples. Dr. Vidya explains the difference between teenage acne and adult acne, the role of hormones, PCOS, makeup, medications, genetics, stress, and lifestyle, and why acne is not simply caused by poor hygiene. The conversation also covers blackheads, whiteheads, cystic acne, painful pimples, acne scars, and when you should consult a dermatologist. A particularly important part of the conversation is about popping and squeezing pimples. Dr. Vidya explains why touching, scratching, puncturing, or squeezing acne can increase inflammation, pigmentation, infection, and permanent acne scarring. She also discusses what you can safely do when a pimple appears just before an important event. For more amazing podcasts on varied topics, subscribe to All that matters. If you have any comments, queries or want to be a guest on the All That Matters podcast, you can reach out to us at: contact@allthatmatterspod.com Find us across all social media platforms https://www.instagram.com/AllThatMattersPod https://www.facebook.com/AllThatMattersPod https://www.threads.com/@AllThatMattersPod https://x.com/DrManjiriPod Listen to the audio podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4jmQJUgUtNhS3EQM5ysu6S https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-that-matters/id6807437113 Host: Dr Manjiri Puranik https://www.instagram.com/doctor.manjiri/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctor-manjiri Featuring: Dr. Vidya Kharkar MD, MBBS Dermatologist #Dermatologist #Skincare #SkinCareTips #HealthySkin #Acne #AcneTreatment #AcneCauses #Pimples #AcneScars #HormonalAcne #PCOSAcne #Pigmentation #Hyperpigmentation #Melasma #DarkCircles #Sunscreen #SPF #Retinol #Tretinoin #AntiAgingSkincare #SkincareRoutine #SkincareTips #SkincareMyths #SkinHealth #IndianSkin #GlowingSkin #Dermatology #BeautyAndSkincare #Podcast #EnglishPodcast #DrManjiri #DrManjiriPuranik #AllThatMatters Disclaimer: The information provided by guests on our channel is for general information purposes only. Any opinions expressed during or in connection with the podcast do not reflect the views of the producers, channel, or host. This video is presented solely for informational and entertainment purposes, and the channel does not take any responsibility for its accuracy or validity. Any information or opinions expressed by the guests during the podcast are not intended to offend or disrespect any individual, community, race, gender, or religion. The subtitles / closed captions for our videos are made via AI-generated transcription and we do not guarantee or hold any responsibility for the meaning, nuance, correctness, legibility, veracity, or legality of the same.