Common concerns
Acne, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, urticaria, fungal or bacterial infections, nail concerns and recurring rashes.
Treatments
Acne & Skin Treatment
Acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin allergy care starts with finding out what is actually going on. Dr. Sanjana Shivashankar examines your skin, hair or nails, explains the diagnosis, then treats it with prescription care or a procedure when needed.
Skin specialist in Indiranagar
Skin problems, properly diagnosed.
Dr. Sanjana Shivashankar treats acne, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, hives, vitiligo and nail problems at the Indiranagar clinic in Bangalore, with a proper diagnosis first and long-term care after it.
Diagnosis first
Every plan starts with a thorough consultation and a clear reading of what is actually driving the concern.
Ethical, long-term care
Prescriptions and procedures are advised only where they genuinely change the outcome, never as a default.
Whole-body context
Skin often reflects internal health, so investigations are recommended when the presentation calls for them.
In-person or online
Book a consultation at the Indiranagar clinic or review your concern with the dermatologist remotely.
Care Plan
How your plan comes together.
Treatments may include
Prescription medication, chemical peels, laser therapy, phototherapy, medi-cleanups, acne scar care and combination clinical-aesthetic plans.
Best suited for
Anyone with acne, rashes, itching, scaling or a skin allergy that keeps returning, who wants a diagnosis instead of another cream.
Care focus
Clear diagnosis, controlled symptoms and long-term skin health rather than short-lived fixes.
Skin conditions we treat
Conditions we diagnose and treat.
Acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin allergy treatment in Bangalore.
Rashes, itching, scaling and breakouts that keep coming back usually have a cause creams alone will not fix, such as an allergy, a fungal infection or a hormonal problem. Dr. Sanjana Shivashankar, Chief Dermatologist, looks for it, in person at Indiranagar or in an online appointment.
Acne treatment
Comprehensive, proven treatments including topical and oral medications, laser therapies and chemical peels, for mild to severe acne.
Contact dermatitis treatment
Finding and avoiding your triggers, then treating the rash with topical or other medication that is proven to work.
Phototherapy (UVA / NBUVB)
A proven treatment option for psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema and more, administered under the guidance of our team to ensure optimal results and minimise side effects.
Psoriasis treatment
Effective clinical treatments for psoriasis to manage flare-ups and alleviate symptoms over the long term.
Skin allergies and urticaria
From topical medications to oral antihistamines and immunotherapy, a range of treatment options to address skin allergies.
Fungal, bacterial and viral infections
Advanced, targeted treatments for fungal, bacterial and viral skin infections to restore your skin health.
Nail infections
Treatment depends on your condition and may include topical or oral medication, laser therapy, or surgery when it is needed.
Eczema treatment
Manage and alleviate eczema symptoms with a comprehensive approach built for relief and improved skin barrier health.
Vitiligo
A range of treatment options for vitiligo, including topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors and phototherapy.
Other skin conditions and concerns
A wide range of other skin, hair and nail concerns treated with topical and oral medication, laser therapy and surgical intervention where necessary.
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What the skin can reveal
After a thorough consultation, prescription medications and creams are advised. Internal conditions such as liver disease, iron deficiency anaemia, hyper- and hypothyroidism, and deficiencies of protein, vitamins or iron can show on the skin and are sometimes associated with skin concerns.
Acne and pimple treatment
Acne treatment in Bangalore.
Personalised care for lasting results.
Pimples that keep returning, painful cysts along the jaw, back acne, breakouts before every period: each has a different driver. Pimple treatment in Bangalore often stops at over-the-counter creams; here it goes further, finding whether your acne is hormonal, cystic or inflammatory, then controlling it before it leaves scars.
Why choose us
Personalised solutions: No two patients have the same acne. Your plan is based on a proper skin examination, not on a standard regimen.
Medical-grade therapies: From prescription topicals and oral medication to advanced procedures like chemical peels and laser therapy.
Evidence-based results: Our methods focus on long-term outcomes: reducing inflammation, unclogging pores and minimising scarring.
Scarring and post-acne care: Scar reduction techniques are built into the plan to restore smooth, even-toned skin.
Whole-skin health: We address underlying causes such as hormonal imbalance, diet and lifestyle to prevent future breakouts.
Treatment options
After a thorough consultation, prescription medications and creams will be advised. Based on your individual condition and response, treatment options include:
- Prescription medications and creams.
- Medi-cleanup performed by trained personnel.
- Chemical peels, specific to your skin condition and severity, to improve active lesions, blemishes, superficial scars and textural irregularities.
- Oxybath therapy to keep skin less oily for longer.
- Lightening laser used in conjunction to improve post-acne pigmentation and blemishes.
- Laser resurfacing for acne pits and scars, to render silky smooth, even-textured skin.
Take the first step
Book a skin consultation and we will work out what is causing your acne and what will keep it under control.
Clinical and aesthetic combinations
Where clinical meets aesthetic.
Proven, result-focused combinations for skin conditions.
Many skin conditions leave something behind. Acne leaves scars and marks, eczema and psoriasis leave dark patches. Pairing medication with peels or lasers treats the condition and what it leaves, in one plan.
Acne and pimples, mild to severe
Comprehensive, proven treatments including topical and oral medications, laser therapies and chemical peels for every severity of acne.
Rosacea treatment
Topical and oral medication, laser therapy and lifestyle modification to reduce redness, control inflammation and improve overall appearance and comfort.
Corn, wart and skin tag removal
Comprehensive solutions using the latest technology to effectively and safely remove corns, warts, skin tags, moles, keloids and other growths.
Comedone and milia extraction
A specialised procedure to gently remove clogged pores and trapped debris, safely extracting blackheads, whiteheads and milia to clear congested skin.
Hyperpigmentation treatment
The latest comprehensive treatments to effectively reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, and to correct uneven skin tone.
Melasma treatment
Effective melasma treatment including topical medication, chemical peels and laser therapy to achieve a clearer complexion.
Other skin infections and rashes
Topical and oral medication, antifungal creams, antibiotics, antiviral therapies and other targeted intervention depending on severity.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards healthy, infection-free skin with Dr. Sanjana Shivashankar, Chief Dermatologist.
Skin appointmentSwipe to move through the combinations.
Clinical and aesthetic combinations
Where clinical meets aesthetic.
Proven, result-focused combinations for skin conditions.
Many skin conditions leave something behind. Acne leaves scars and marks, eczema and psoriasis leave dark patches. Pairing medication with peels or lasers treats the condition and what it leaves, in one plan.
Acne and pimples, mild to severe
Comprehensive, proven treatments including topical and oral medications, laser therapies and chemical peels for every severity of acne.
Rosacea treatment
Topical and oral medication, laser therapy and lifestyle modification to reduce redness, control inflammation and improve overall appearance and comfort.
Corn, wart and skin tag removal
Comprehensive solutions using the latest technology to effectively and safely remove corns, warts, skin tags, moles, keloids and other growths.
Comedone and milia extraction
A specialised procedure to gently remove clogged pores and trapped debris, safely extracting blackheads, whiteheads and milia to clear congested skin.
Hyperpigmentation treatment
The latest comprehensive treatments to effectively reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, and to correct uneven skin tone.
Melasma treatment
Effective melasma treatment including topical medication, chemical peels and laser therapy to achieve a clearer complexion.
Other skin infections and rashes
Topical and oral medication, antifungal creams, antibiotics, antiviral therapies and other targeted intervention depending on severity.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards healthy, infection-free skin with Dr. Sanjana Shivashankar, Chief Dermatologist.
Skin appointmentWarts, skin tags and corns
Growth removal, single session.
Wart removal, skin tag removal and corn removal treatment.
Warts, skin tags and moles are removed with radiofrequency once a consultation confirms what they are. It is a minor procedure under local anaesthetic that seals small blood vessels as it cuts, so bleeding stays minimal and healing is quick.
What to expect
- The procedure is simple and safe, and because haemostasis occurs simultaneously the time required is minimal.
- Radiofrequency-assisted removal is completed in a single session.
- Once the growth is removed a raw lesion is left behind, which heals like any other burn injury.
- In about four to five days new, normal skin forms over the area without any trace of the previously existing growth.
Acne, eczema and skin infections, answered
Acne and pimple treatment in Bangalore
Not quite. A pimple is a single spot. Acne is the skin condition that keeps producing them, driven by blocked pores, oil, bacteria and inflammation, and often by hormones. One pimple before an event is not acne. New breakouts every few weeks usually is, and that is what a dermatologist treats.
Acne can be brought under control and kept there, and many people grow out of it, but there is no single permanent cure. Prescription creams, tablets when needed and peels clear active acne, and a simple maintenance routine keeps it away. Treating it early also prevents the scars that are much harder to fix later.
At Theory of Skin, Indiranagar, a skin consultation is ₹749. The rest depends on what the acne needs, whether prescription treatment alone or peels and laser as well, and anything beyond the consultation is quoted after the skin is examined. If marks or pits are the main worry, see acne scar treatment.
It can. The same yeast behind dandruff can trigger small itchy bumps along the hairline and forehead, sometimes called fungal acne, and oily scalp products block pores there too. Treating the scalp often settles those breakouts. Read the best dandruff treatment at home.
Boils, fungal infections, eczema and psoriasis
Most boils are bacterial infections of a hair follicle and heal well with the right care. See a doctor if a boil is large, very painful, on the face, comes with fever or keeps coming back. Recurring boils usually have a cause behind them, such as bacteria carried in the nose, diabetes or friction, and that cause needs treating, not only the boil.
Warm compresses several times a day help it drain on its own. Do not squeeze or pierce it at home, because that can push the infection deeper. A boil that does not settle within a few days may need antibiotics or a small, sterile drainage at the clinic.
Yes. Ringworm and similar fungal infections spread through skin contact and shared towels and clothes. They are also often made worse by steroid creams bought over the counter, which change how the rash looks and help it spread. A dermatologist confirms the diagnosis before prescribing antifungal treatment.
No. Eczema is an itchy, inflamed problem with the skin barrier, often with dry skin and a personal or family history of allergy. Psoriasis is an immune condition that produces thicker, well-defined patches with silvery scale, commonly on the elbows, knees and scalp. They can look alike, which is why the diagnosis comes before treatment.
Psoriasis is not contagious. It is a long-term immune condition that can be controlled very well with creams, phototherapy or tablets, and flares become less frequent when triggers such as stress and infection are managed. Theory of Skin offers UVA and NBUVB phototherapy in Indiranagar.
Itchy rashes in children
The common causes are eczema, heat rash, a reaction to a soap or fabric, insect bites, viral rashes and fungal infections. Eczema is the most common long-lasting one: dry, itchy patches in the skin folds, on the cheeks or behind the knees, often worse after bathing with a harsh soap.
A mild, fragrance-free, soap-free cleanser, used briefly in lukewarm water and followed by a moisturiser within a few minutes. Antiseptic liquids and strongly scented soaps strip the skin barrier and usually make eczema worse, which is the point the reel above makes.
If it is spreading, oozing, blistering, looks infected, keeps the child awake or has not improved after two weeks of gentle care. A rash that comes with fever, or one that does not fade when a glass is pressed against it, needs a doctor the same day.
For marks and pits left behind by acne, see acne scar removal. For stubborn dark patches, see pigmentation treatment. Or book a skin consultation at the clinic in Defence Colony, Indiranagar.
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