Tweak readers recommend the best dermatologists in your city

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I could barely keep my eyes open during 10th-grade chemistry class, and just about passed my final exam, but that didn’t stop me from pretending I was in Dexter’s laboratory. I would mix skincare acids with the unchecked confidence that comes with ignorance, and a slight bit of narcissism. Cut to a few weeks later, and there I am with irritated skin, a rosacea flare-up, an itchy nose, and over-exfoliated cheeks with dry patches. Melasma and hyperpigmentation reared their annoying heads, deciding to join an already out-of-control party (and it wasn’t even my 21st birthday yet).

It was time for an expert to take charge, but I soon realised that searching for dermatologists online can feel a little bit like browsing a matrimonial site. There are plenty of options, sure, but the chances of finding a good match are slim. I went through a few recommendations from friends and family members until I finally found myself sitting across from a dermatologist who would listen, and didn’t just push procedures and products. She tailor-made a treatment plan for me that focused on skin health rather than skin ~~lightening~~ brightening and helped me space out my experimentations so I wasn’t left blotchy and red-faced, covered in a dermatitis rash that gave every pore on my face main character energy.

While there are plenty of talented and skilled experts to choose from, finding the right dermatologist in your city can be a challenge, especially if you’re unwilling to go through the process of trial and error.

To simplify things, we resorted to good ol’ word-of-mouth credibility and asked our Tweak tribe to share the best dermatologists in their city. This city-wise directory is a compilation of their tried-and-tested recommendations, and perhaps, your guide towards better skin health.

Tweak tribe recommends the best dermatologists in your city:

Ahmedabad

Dr Stuti Vyas, Skin Secret. Ph: 6358764006

Bengaluru

Dr Chytra Anand, Kosmoderma. Ph: 7676757575

Dr Haritha Ravipati and Dr Neelima Ravipati, Cradle of Youth. Ph: 6362752072

Dr Sravya Tipirneni Reddy, Manipal Hospital. Ph: 1800-102-4647

Dr Urmila Nischal, Nirmal Skin & Hair Clinic. Ph: 080-23380138; 9945750033

Chennai

Dr Renita Rajan, Render Clinic. Ph: 7305998797

Dehradun

Dr Varun Sarin, Cosmoderma Skin, Hair & Laser Centre. Ph: 7088768876

Hyderabad

Dr Lakshmi Sowjanya Chekuri, AVNI Dermatology and Aesthetics. Ph: 9339234567; 9339345678

Dr Rashmi Shetty, Ra Aesthetics & Dermatology. Ph: 9833055236 (Hyderabad: Ph: 4044544335)

Dr TN Rekha Singh, Oliva Skin & Hair Clinic. Ph: 8297882978

Dr Varshini Reddy, Glow Clinic. +91 99513 55555

Kochi

Dr Malvika Unnikrishnan, Dr Malvika’s Clinic. Ph: 8071966822, ext. 481

Kolkata

Dr Sayantani Chakraborty, SG Speciality Centre. Ph: 033-40586089, ext. 531

Dr. Koushik Lahiri. Ph: 6289621199; 84209 86678 (Apollo Multispeciality Hospital) and 6289687380 (Wizderm Skin and Hair Clinic)

Dr Anushree Gangopadhyay, AG SkinScience Clinic. Ph: 7439644706

Ludhiana

Dr Vidushi Singal, Orthoderma Clinic. Ph: 9878005855; 9856900169

Mumbai

Dr Apratim Goel, Cutis Skin Solution. Ph: 9324844632

Dr Aakriti Mehra. Ph: 9930563883

Dr Ajay Nimbalkar, Dermavenue Aesthetics. Ph: 9665669966

Dr Bindiya Mukhi Kataria, Dermalicious. Ph: 08356845135

Dr Farida Modi, Dermacare Skin Clinic. Ph: 022-30020103; 022-23684281; 022-23691130

Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, ISAAC Luxe (Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad). Ph: 9311883900; 9311883898 (specify your location on call)

Dr Girish Shah, Skin Zone. Ph: 9892637341

Dr Harshna Bijlani, The Ageless Clinic. Ph: 2242792222; 7601929292

Dr Jaishree Sharad, Skinfinitii Aesthetic Skin and Laser Clinic. Ph: 9223219419 (Khar); 9769691957 (Vashi)

Dr Nina Madnani, Ph: 9821499088

Dr Rikta Mohan, @Kir Skin & Hair Aesthetics. Ph: 9653244804

Dr Sejal Saheta, InUrSkn. Ph: 9819286930; 9326028277

Dr Niketa Sonavane, Ambrosia Aesthetics. Ph: 9930993600