Almost everyone has experienced acne at some point in their lives. Yes, those stubborn pimples that appear right before an important event. For some, it’s an occasional issue. For others, it becomes a persistent struggle that affects self-confidence and mental health. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition. It affects 85% of people between ages 12 and 24. In Pakistan, dermatologists estimate that nearly 1 in 3 young adults suffer from moderate to severe acne. However, only a small fraction seek professional help due to misconceptions or lack of awareness. The reassuring part…
Author: Huma Maqsood
White flakes on your shoulders, constant itching that disrupts your day, or that uncomfortable feeling when someone notices you scratching your scalp. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Dandruff affects nearly 50% of people worldwide at some point in their lives. In Pakistan, about 1 in 5 adults (approximately 20%) experiences dandruff regularly, according to recent studies. Yet most don’t seek treatment because they assume it’s just a cosmetic issue. The reality is dandruff isn’t only about appearance. It can signal underlying skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis. However, with the right dandruff treatment, it is completely manageable.…
Imagine laughing at a family gathering, rushing through your daily errands, or simply sneezing and suddenly feeling a urine leak. It’s more than just embarrassing. It quietly steals your confidence, limits your social life, and takes a toll on your health. Don’t worry, you are not alone in this. According to the World Health Organization (WH0), more than 423 million adults worldwide suffer from urinary incontinence. In Pakistan, the numbers are just as significant. A study in rural Sindh found that about 11 out of every 100 women aged 15 and above had this problem. The most common type was stress…
Cervical cancer is a serious health problem in Pakistan. Every year, around 5,000 women are diagnosed with this disease, and about 3,200 women lose their lives because of it. It is the third most common cancer in Pakistani women and the second most common in women between the ages of 15 and 44. This shows how important it is to pay attention to this disease and take steps to prevent it. In this blog, we will discuss what cervical cancer is, its sympto ms, causes, and how timely vaccination can protect women. With the recent rollout of the HPV vaccine…
Pakistan has recently started an HPV vaccination program to protect 13 million girls aged 9 to 14 years. With the help of WHO, about 49,000 health workers have been trained for this campaign. The HPV vaccine in Pakistan is safe, effective, and free of charge. It can prevent up to 90% of cervical cancer cases by protecting against HPV types 16 and 18. The side effects are usually very mild, like a little pain in the arm or a slight fever. This is a major step because cervical cancer is a serious health problem in Pakistan. It is the third…