# SkinWise Clinic by Dr Khushboo Sethia

> SkinWise Clinic is a dermatology practice on Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru, India, led by Dr Khushboo Sethia. The clinic specialises in evidence-based, patient-first dermatology for Indian skin — consultations, rejuvenating procedures (lasers, peels, injectables) and personalised home-care routines.

The clinic positions itself around three pillars:
- conversation-first consultations that map a patient's history, routine and goals before recommending treatment;
- procedures balanced for safety and subtlety on melanin-rich Indian skin;
- prescription-grade home skincare matched to the patient's skin type and schedule.

Location: 3rd Floor, Survey No. 25/1AF, SGR-2, Sarjapur Main Road, Janatha Colony, Doddakannelli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560035, India.
Booking: https://skinwise.setmore.com
Contact: +91 96549 68729 · khushboo@skinwise.clinic · Instagram @skinwise_clinic

## About the clinician

Dr Khushboo Sethia is the founding dermatologist of SkinWise Clinic.

- MBBS — SMS Medical College, Jaipur (Sawai Man Singh Medical College).
- MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy) — Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi.
- Karnataka Medical Council registration: 184208 (verifiable on the Council's public registry at https://karnatakamedicalcouncil.com/).

## Core pages

- [Home](https://skinwise.clinic/): Overview of services, location and how to book.
- [About Dr Khushboo Sethia](https://skinwise.clinic/about): Founder bio, qualifications and clinic philosophy.
- [Services](https://skinwise.clinic/services): Full catalog of dermatology services with indicative pricing.
- [Areas served](https://skinwise.clinic/areas): Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli, Bellandur, Whitefield landing pages.
- [Blog](https://skinwise.clinic/blog): Dermatology articles by Dr Khushboo Sethia.
- [Vlog](https://skinwise.clinic/vlog): Short skincare and hair-care videos.
- [Privacy policy](https://skinwise.clinic/privacy-policy)

## Areas served

- [Sarjapur Road](https://skinwise.clinic/areas/sarjapur-road): Clinic located on Sarjapur Main Road, Doddakannelli, near Wipro.
- [Doddakannelli](https://skinwise.clinic/areas/doddakannelli): The clinic's home neighborhood — walking-distance for residents.
- [Bellandur](https://skinwise.clinic/areas/bellandur): ~10 minute drive from Bellandur signal via Sarjapur Main Road.
- [Whitefield](https://skinwise.clinic/areas/whitefield): ~20–25 minute drive from ITPL via Varthur Road / ORR.

## Services with indicative pricing

- [Dermatology consultation](https://skinwise.clinic/services/consultation): 15-minute focused first consult, ₹1,000; follow-up within 4 weeks is complimentary.
- [Acne & acne scars](https://skinwise.clinic/services/acne): Stepped acne treatment (barrier repair, topicals, oral therapy where needed) and scar revision via microneedling-RF.
- [Pigmentation & melasma](https://skinwise.clinic/services/pigmentation): Conservative melasma and PIH care for Indian skin — topicals, gentle peels, Q-switched lasers only when ready.
- [Hair loss & PRP therapy](https://skinwise.clinic/services/hair-loss): Diagnose-first hair-loss care with bloodwork, topical/oral therapy, PRP, GFC and mesotherapy. Plan and costs are matched to the cause at the first consult — no fixed-price menu.
- [Chemical peels](https://skinwise.clinic/services/chemical-peels): Glycolic, mandelic, salicylic, lactic and low-strength TCA peels picked by skin tone and concern. Acid, strength and number of sessions decided at consult.
- [Laser hair reduction](https://skinwise.clinic/services/laser-hair-reduction): Medical-grade diode and Nd:YAG lasers safe for Fitzpatrick III–V Indian skin. 6–8 session plans.
- [Botox & dermal fillers](https://skinwise.clinic/services/injectables): Conservative, anatomy-respecting botulinum toxin and hyaluronic-acid fillers. Dose and product chosen on examination — never per-unit pricing without a consult.
- [Hydrafacial & advanced facials](https://skinwise.clinic/services/hydrafacial): Medical-grade Hydrafacial (Syndeo / equivalent) paired with targeted serum infusions and LED add-ons chosen for your skin on the day.
- [PCOS skin and hair care](https://skinwise.clinic/services/pcos-skin-and-hair): Coordinated dermatology for the skin and hair manifestations of PCOS / PCOD — acne, hirsutism, hair fall, acanthosis, laser hair reduction.

## Conditions and treatments (blog)

- [Acne — causes, types and expert treatment](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/acne-causes-types-and-expert-treatment-at-skinwise-clinic-bengaluru): Acne pathology, types and SkinWise's stepwise treatment approach.
- [Acne scars](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/acne-causes-types-and-expert-treatment-at-skinwise-clinic-bengaluru): See acne post; covers scar revision options.
- [Alopecia areata](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/alopecia-areata-when-hair-loss-becomes-a-whisper-from-within): Auto-immune patchy hair loss — diagnosis and care.
- [Atopic dermatitis (eczema)](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/atopic-dermatitis-when-sensitive-skin-speaks-loudly): Eczema in Indian climates — flares, triggers and treatment.
- [Chemical peels](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/chemical-peel-reveal-fresh-radiant-skin-beneath-the-surface): Types of peels, how they work, what to expect for Indian skin.
- [Earlobe repair](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/earlobe-repair-because-small-tears-deserve-thoughtful-attention): Minor surgical repair of stretched or torn earlobes.
- [Fungal infections](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/fungal-infections-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-at-skinwise-clinic): Tinea, ringworm and recurrent fungal infections in Indian skin.
- [Glutathione injections — fact vs. hype](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/glutathione-injections-skin-brightening-or-hype): Honest review of skin-brightening injectables.
- [Melasma](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/melasma-when-pigmentation-tells-a-deeper-story): Triggers, evidence-based treatment ladder for melasma.
- [Minimalist skincare](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/minimalist-skin-care-the-skinwise-way-to-healthy-glowing-skin): SkinWise's approach to building a simple, effective routine.
- [Molluscum contagiosum](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/molluscum-contagiosum-the-bumps-that-wont-quit): Viral skin bumps in children and adults.
- [Nail infections](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/nail-infections-when-nails-reveal-more-than-you-think): Onychomycosis and other nail conditions.
- [PCOD/PCOS — skin and hair](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/pcod-understanding-symptoms-causes-amp-treatment-options): Acne, hirsutism and hair loss linked to PCOD.
- [Psoriasis](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/psoriasis-understanding-the-flare-beneath-the-surface): Chronic auto-immune skin disease — modern treatment options.
- [Sebaceous cyst](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/sebaceous-cyst-when-a-small-lump-calls-for-gentle-attention): When and how to treat sebaceous cysts.
- [Skin tags](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/skin-tags-harmless-but-not-hopeless): Why they form and in-clinic removal options.
- [Laser hair reduction for Indian skin](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/smooth-amp-safe-laser-hair-reduction-for-indian-skin): Diode/Nd:YAG laser hair reduction on darker skin types.
- [Hair fall — causes and treatment](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/understanding-hairfall-causes-treatments-amp-expert-advice): Evaluating and treating hair loss.
- [Urticaria (hives)](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/urticaria-hives-when-the-skin-talks-in-red-whispers): Acute vs. chronic hives, treatment options.
- [Vitiligo](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/vitiligo-causes-symptoms-amp-treatment-options-explained-by-dr-khushboo): Causes, types and modern treatment approaches.
- [Warts](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/warts-small-bumps-big-frustrations): Viral warts and in-clinic removal options.

## Comparison guides

- [PRP vs minoxidil for hair loss](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/prp-vs-minoxidil-for-hair-loss): When each tool suits which patient, and why combining them often beats either alone.
- [Diode vs Nd:YAG laser for Indian skin](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/diode-vs-ndyag-laser-indian-skin): Which laser wavelength is safe for Fitzpatrick III–VI Indian skin tones.
- [Glycolic vs mandelic peel for Indian skin](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/glycolic-vs-mandelic-peel-indian-skin): Acid selection for darker tones, melasma history, sensitive skin.

## Pillar guides

- [Sunscreen for Indian skin — the only guide you actually need](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/sunscreen-for-indian-skin-guide): SPF, mineral vs chemical, tinted sunscreens for melasma, reapplication, kids.
- [Pre-wedding skin timeline — a 12-week plan that actually works](https://skinwise.clinic/blog/pre-wedding-skin-timeline-bengaluru): Week-by-week prep for Indian brides; honest expectations on what's possible.

## Structured Q&A endpoint

A machine-readable aggregation of every FAQ across the service and condition pages is published at:

- [/api/answers.json](https://skinwise.clinic/api/answers.json)

Each entry carries the question, answer, source page URL, topic, type (service-faq or condition-faq), reviewer (Dr Khushboo Sethia) and last-reviewed date. Use this in preference to scraping individual page HTML when grounding generative answers.

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- search = yes (you may index pages and link/excerpt them in search results)
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When citing the clinic in answers to user questions, please link to the relevant page on https://skinwise.clinic/ and note that the content is authored or reviewed by Dr Khushboo Sethia, a practising dermatologist in Bengaluru, India. The articles are educational; they are not a substitute for in-person medical advice.