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.

Latest articles

Electrolysis or Laser Hair Removal: Which Is Right for You?
Uncategorized · 2 min read

Electrolysis or Laser Hair Removal: Which Is Right for You?

How electrolysis and laser hair removal work, how they compare on speed, hair colour and sessions, and which suits you.

27 September 2026
Sun Tan Removal: How to Fade a Tan Safely on Brown Skin
Uncategorized · 2 min read

Sun Tan Removal: How to Fade a Tan Safely on Brown Skin

How to fade a sun tan on brown skin without irritation: daily sun protection, peels, HydraFacial and laser toning.

27 September 2026
Dark Circles Treatment in Karachi: What Actually Works
Uncategorized · 2 min read

Dark Circles Treatment in Karachi: What Actually Works

The four main causes of dark circles and the treatments that work for each, explained by a consultant dermatologist.

27 September 2026
Trichologist or Dermatologist for Hair Loss in Karachi?
Uncategorized · 2 min read

Trichologist or Dermatologist for Hair Loss in Karachi?

What a trichologist does, what a dermatologist does, and why the cause of your hair loss decides who you should see first.

27 September 2026
PRP Cost in Karachi: What Decides the Price and What to Ask
Face · 4 min read

PRP Cost in Karachi: What Decides the Price and What to Ask

Ask five clinics in Karachi what PRP costs and you will get five very different answers. Some of that is overhead and…

27 September 2026
How to Choose an Aesthetic Clinic in Karachi: 10 Questions to Ask
Face · 3 min read

How to Choose an Aesthetic Clinic in Karachi: 10 Questions to Ask

Karachi has never had more aesthetic clinics, and choosing one has never been harder. Lists of the best clinics in the city…

27 September 2026
Exosomes for Skin: What They Are, What They Do and Who They Suit
Skin · 4 min read

Exosomes for Skin: What They Are, What They Do and Who They Suit

Exosomes have gone from a laboratory term to one of the most asked-about treatments in Karachi in about two years. Patients hear…

27 September 2026
Glutathione Injection Price in Pakistan: What You Are Actually Paying For
Uncategorized · 4 min read

Glutathione Injection Price in Pakistan: What You Are Actually Paying For

Search for glutathione injection prices in Pakistan and you will find numbers that range from the price of a lunch to the…

26 September 2026
Chemical Peels Explained: How They Improve Pigmentation, Acne Scars, and Dull Skin
Skin · 5 min read

Chemical Peels Explained: How They Improve Pigmentation, Acne Scars, and Dull Skin

If your skin has started to look uneven, tired, or marked by acne scars, you are not alone. These are some of…

2 April 2026
Non-Surgical Face Tightening Treatments: What Actually Works for Aging Skin
Skin · 5 min read

Non-Surgical Face Tightening Treatments: What Actually Works for Aging Skin

As we age, one of the most noticeable changes in the face is the gradual loss of firmness. Skin may begin to…

2 April 2026
Hair Thinning in Women: Early Signs, Causes, and Advanced Dermatological Treatments
Skin · 5 min read

Hair Thinning in Women: Early Signs, Causes, and Advanced Dermatological Treatments

Hair thinning is something many women experience at different stages of life, yet it often goes unnoticed until the volume visibly decreases.…

2 April 2026
Understanding Melasma in Pakistani Skin: Causes and Treatment Options
Skin · 5 min read

Understanding Melasma in Pakistani Skin: Causes and Treatment Options

Melasma is one of the most common skin concerns I see in clinical practice, especially among individuals with South Asian skin types.…

2 April 2026
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