The Journal by Dr. Fehmida Arif

Skin, hair and body, explained by a dermatologist. No trends, no sponsored products, just what the evidence says and what works on brown skin.

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IV Drip at Home in Karachi: Price and How a Home Visit Works
Uncategorized · 1 min read

IV Drip at Home in Karachi: Price and How a Home Visit Works

REVIV Karachi brings IV drips to your home anywhere in Karachi for PKR 5,000 per visit, on top of the drip price. Who it suits and how to book.

5 November 2026
Vitaglow vs Glutathione Injection: Which One Suits You?
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Vitaglow vs Glutathione Injection: Which One Suits You?

Vitaglow is a PKR 24,000 IV drip with glutathione, vitamin C and NAC. A glutathione injection is a PKR 7,000, five-minute shot.…

5 November 2026
Is an IV Drip Safe? What to Check Before You Book in Karachi
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Is an IV Drip Safe? What to Check Before You Book in Karachi

Is an IV drip safe? It can be when a medical team screens you first. What to ask a clinic in Karachi,…

5 November 2026
How Long Do Fillers Last? A Dermatologist’s Guide by Area
Uncategorized · 3 min read

How Long Do Fillers Last? A Dermatologist’s Guide by Area

Lips, cheeks, under-eyes and jawline: how long hyaluronic acid fillers last in each area, what shortens or extends results, and how to…

29 October 2026
Ozempic Face: How to Keep Your Skin Firm While Losing Weight
Body · 6 min read

Ozempic Face: How to Keep Your Skin Firm While Losing Weight

Rapid weight loss on GLP-1 medicines can hollow the face and loosen skin. Here is how to protect your skin while the…

27 October 2026
Longevity Testing in Karachi: Which Tests Are Worth Doing?
Uncategorized · 3 min read

Longevity Testing in Karachi: Which Tests Are Worth Doing?

NAD+, nutrition biomarker and genetic testing explained: what each one measures, who it suits and how the results become a plan.

26 October 2026
GLP-1 Side Effects: What to Expect and Who Should Avoid These Injections
Uncategorized · 3 min read

GLP-1 Side Effects: What to Expect and Who Should Avoid These Injections

GLP-1 injections such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are among the best studied medicines of the last decade, and most people tolerate…

25 October 2026
Sun Damage on Brown Skin: What It Looks Like and What Actually Repairs It
Uncategorized · 4 min read

Sun Damage on Brown Skin: What It Looks Like and What Actually Repairs It

How to tell sun damage from a tan, why brown skin needs a gentler approach, and the treatments that repair sunspots, uneven…

22 October 2026
Mounjaro vs Ozempic: Which Is Right for You?
Uncategorized · 3 min read

Mounjaro vs Ozempic: Which Is Right for You?

Both are weekly injections from the same family of medicines, both curb appetite, and both have transformed weight management. The short version…

21 October 2026
Endolift X vs Thread Lift: Which Is Right for Your Jawline?
Uncategorized · 4 min read

Endolift X vs Thread Lift: Which Is Right for Your Jawline?

Endolift X tightens from inside, a thread lift repositions tissue that has dropped. A Karachi dermatologist explains which suits your jawline, and…

19 October 2026
Is Mounjaro Available in Pakistan? What Patients Should Know
Uncategorized · 3 min read

Is Mounjaro Available in Pakistan? What Patients Should Know

Yes. Mounjaro, the brand name for tirzepatide, is registered with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan and is available in the country…

18 October 2026
What Age Should You Start Anti-Ageing Treatments? A Dermatologist’s Guide
Uncategorized · 4 min read

What Age Should You Start Anti-Ageing Treatments? A Dermatologist’s Guide

There is no single right age to start anti-ageing treatment. A dermatologist explains what to do in your 20s, 30s, 40s and…

15 October 2026
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