dermatologist

Dr. Qaisra Masroor

Q: I have a serious issue. I am 30-years-old and I have wrinkles around my eyes, forehead and eyebrows. I have dark lines, due to that I look older than my actual age. Please help me. Rukhsana
A: Dear Rukhsana, you shouldn’t worry so much because it’s quite normal for women to get wrinkles in their 30s. What you should do is wear sunglasses when you go out. If your lines are superficial, they will become better by using any good anti-wrinkle cream at night. Botox injections will be required if your lines are deeper.

Q: I am 15-years-old and I have puss-filled pimples on my face which leave ugly black spots behind. Also, I want to lighten my skin tone. Can you please help me? Hiba
A: Dear Hiba, first of all we have to control your acne. When your acne is controlled, these marks you mentioned will disappear. Apply Clindamycin gel on your pimples twice a day and use soap for oily skin as it will improve your acne. Use a cream containing azelaic acid on your marks.

Q: I'm 18-years-old. I've had eczema since the age of 6. My complexion is quite fair but I have a few black marks on some parts of my body. Like on the upper lips and upper side of elbow joints and these marks are very prominent. Please suggest me a remedy for my problems. Mona
A: Dear Mona, you have got atopic eczema – it usually improves with age. You should apply a good quality moisturiser on your skin twice a day. Moreover, use sun block on your face and apply a cream containing kojic acid on your dark spots at night.

Q: My daughter is 4-years-old. My complexion is fair but she has wheatish complexion. Could you suggest me a herbal remedy that could help improve her complexion? Anonymous
A: Your daughter is too young to be given anything. Apply sun block on her face when you take her out. Her colour will improve as she grows older.

IS KAREENA OUT OF WORK?

IS KAREENA OUT OF WORK?
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s career has defied every Bollywood norm; despite her films being flops and her blink and miss appearances in movies that were hits, she remained the industry’s number one heroine. Luck has simultaneously favoured and not favoured Bebo. While top directors and producers have always flocked to her doorstep, the choices she has made have always been questionable. On her recent appearance on Koffee with Karan, Kareena hinted that KJo was the one who influenced her decision making process. Karan laughingly denied it but the message was clear. Was Kareena referring to the fact that she chose to do Dharma Production’s (Karan’s production house) Gori Tere Pyaar Mein instead of Ram Leela?
Her career is now teetering desperately on the fate of a sole film Singham 2 which will be more about Ajay Devgn than her and rumour has it her movie with Farhan Akhtar Bombay Samurai, is shelved too. This must be quite the blow to Bebo if it is in fact true. After all, good friend Karan’s project Shuddhi with her and Hrithik in the lead, is also buried under reams of controversy. Rumour had it that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were being considered for the movie. When questioned if this was true, KJo has denied it outright and said that he will be announcing the cast very soon; the film will be reportedly released in December 2015. Deepika Padukone, when questioned about Shuddhi, issued a statement saying she hasn’t been approached for the movie while Ranveer Singh has committed to not doing any other films till he finishes shooting for Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do. So who will in fact be in Shuddhi and where does this leave Bebo? Karan had said he it would have been unfair on his part to expect Kareena to wait around for Shuddhi’s dates to be confirmed and that he doesn’t want her to miss out on other opportunities. With only one evident movie in her kitty, doesn’t Bebo have the luxury to wait around, especially if the cast is going to be announced ‘soon’, as Karan Johar said?
Whatever the reason for her not doing Shuddhi, one thing is clear that Bebo’s choices have cost her dearly. She has made a few strange quotes regarding her spate of bad decisions like, “There is no heroine like me who has left more films than I have, and given them on a platter to everybody and said go do it. I think I am mad… I am like if I don’t want to do a film I will not do it. I would sit at home and enjoy, party and travel.” When questioned about refusing Ram Leela, Kareena issued yet another daring statement: “I am sure it interests other actors which is fine but at that moment it did not excite me.” She has even gone to say that she believes in “charity” about other actresses benefiting from her refusals (was this a jab at Deepy who has had two superhit films Chennai Express and Ram Leela because Kareena refused them first?)
If Kareena isn’t excited by films that have gone on to become superhits, our advice to the talented Mrs Kapoor Khan is the following: please sign movies that do not excite you at all Kareena because your instinct has failed you too many times. One thing we are confident about is that Bebo will be back. After all, she is too talented and sought after to not reclaim her numero uno spot
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Hit Movies Bebo Allegedly Refused

Here is the list of some hit movies Kareena refused for the reasons only known to her…

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
Bebo was supposed to make her debut with Hrithik in this superhit movie but allegedly refused because her role wasn’t big enough.

Kal Ho Naa Ho
Preity Zinta got enormous acclaim for this incredible tear-jerker of an epic film that Kareena passed up. Karan has brought up her decision on this several times.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s career took off after the release of SLB’s beautiful and sensitive movie. Another loss for Bebo.

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Priyanka did this movie and even went on to win a National Award. Kareena refused it because of her alleged tight schedule and lost out on a fabulous role.

Chennai Express
We have no idea why Bebo refused this film. It even has one of her fave heroes SRK in it!

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Konkona Sen-Sharma went on to do this movie and it became a huge hit.

Ram Leela
Rumour has it SLB’s ‘no pregnancy clause’ in the contract had something to do with Bebo’s refusal. Others allege she doesn’t get along with Ranveer.

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The 5 biggest hair curling mistakes

The 5 biggest hair curling mistakes
Given the number of rollers, tongs, and stylers on the market designed to curl hair, one would think getting long-lasting waves would be easy. Alas, many of us still struggle to make a curl hang in there for more than a few minutes. The good news is there are usually some very simple reasons why your curls are dropping or falling out completely, and almost all of them are easily fixable. Here are five reasons your curls might not be lasting.

1. You didn't change the state of your hair. The best way to make a curl stay in hair that is not naturally curly is to change the state of the hair as you curl; this means you either go from wet to dry or from hot to cold. A wet set is more gentle and will always last the longest as the hair dries into shape. Warning: Don't use tongs or heated tools on wet hair.
2. You didn't use any product. When you're trying to get your hair to do something it doesn't naturally do, you need to give it a helping hand. For hot tools, you'll need a heat protectant. Then choose a holding product that will give added oomph. If your hair has a natural wave, a curl-enhancing mousse provides hold and staying power. But if you have straight hair, you'll need something with more impact.
3. You let it drop before it's set. One of the biggest mistakes we make when trying to create a lasting curl is to use a tool like a curling iron. These are great for ease of use and will give a nice temporary curl, but those curls will drop very quickly. You can still use your heated tools for a longer-lasting curl, just add in one extra step:Clip each coil to your head right after you curl it, letting it sit on the head until it's cooled completely.
4. You take your hot rollers out too soon. Hot rollers are great for retro waves and styles that require lots of body, but most tutorials tell you to leave them in for only 10 or 20 minutes. This is fine if you're using them for volume or to smooth hair to prep for an updo, but if you want curls that last through a night of dancing, then you need to let those hot rollers cool completely – which in our experience can take up to a couple of hours for thick or long hair.
5. Your cut is weighing you down. If you have particularly thick or long hair, you'll probably struggle to get a DIY curl to stay in. The longer your hair is, the heavier it is and the harder it'll be to get a uniform curl to stay. You have a few options to fix this: First, ask your stylist to cut lots of layers – especially around your face – to reduce weight and give the hair some bounce. If you can't bear to face the scissors, try twisting wet hair into a bun (or two buns for very thick hair) and sleeping on it. Leave this in for as long as possible – overnight is best. When you pull out the band, your hair will sit in bouncy, full curls

expert advice

For relationship advice and more, talk to your super-smart Sis.

Q: I do not like displaying affection in public, but my boyfriend does. How can I make him understand? Farah
A: Public Display of Affection (PDA) is not for everyone. Many often assume that because people are in an exciting loving relationship, they are going to be all over each other and flaunt their love all the time with pride. Well, that may be the case for some people, but this is not the case for everyone – and it should not be taken personally. Not liking to display affection in public has nothing to do with being embarrassed of your relationship or your boyfriend nor does it mean that he loves you more than you love him or her. This is a personal matter, in which you simply are a private person when it comes to physical expressions of love and desire. You may also feel overwhelmed, anxious and claustrophobic to have your hand held or to be hugged and held constantly outside.
Explain this to your boyfriend so he understands that this is not about you not wanting to express your joy of being with him, but about you personally. Talk it out and find a compromise that you both can be okay with.

Q: If you have been seeing someone for a long time and they still are not ready for a full on relationship, is it okay to wait or is it hopeless? Anonymous
A: This is a good question that many people already have the answer to, but insist on making excuses for their partner. The truth is, if your lover really enjoys being with you that much and feels you truly are a catch, then he or she will not want to gamble all that by refusing to enter a full on serious relationship with you. After all, what is he or she waiting for? If he or she wants to be with you, then you will be together and no one will hesitate at the thought of being in a relationship with you – they will not want to risk losing you.
If your lover shows signs of having commitment and intimacy issues that you believe goes deeper, then perhaps he or she should seek help for that, so that he/she can enjoy being in a healthy committed relationship with you. If your partner wants to be with you and make healthy changes, then he/she will do what it takes and will not make excuses.

Q: My husband recently cheated on me, I am extremely depressed and I don’t know what to do. Is it true that once a person cheats, that person is always a cheater and cannot be trusted again? Mrs. Ahmer
A: The experience of being cheated on is very painful and upsetting. However, if your partner cheats on you, it does not necessarily mean that he or she will always cheat on you from that point on. You should know your partner well enough, so his or her behavior after getting caught cheating will give you strong clues as to whether he/she will most likely cheat again. Pay attention to the effort being made on his or her part to make it up to you. If you still want to be in the relationship after being cheated on, the best thing to do is give yourself time to heal and get over it. You also need to give your partner time to prove to you that he or she can be trusted again, which will take a while since trust takes time to earn and even more time to re-earn. So no, once a cheater does not necessarily mean that a person will always be a cheater. People make mistakes sometimes and regret it and never do it again. Just keep an eye on it and listen to your instincts.

fitness

Your Fitness Problems Solved

Q: I am a 26-year-old guy with weight 65kgs and height 5 feet 7 inches. Besides exercise, would you recommend the use of weight loss pills for losing weight? If so, which one would you recommend? I'm in shape but want to tone up the abs and lose the love handles. Jibran
A: Weight loss pills can cause serious side-effects as they are high in caffeine. Some of the most common side-effects include, dehydration, increase in blood pressure and headaches. The healthy way to lose fat is via exercise. Any type of aerobics training burns fat and 30 minutes of moderate jog can burn 250 - 300 Kilo-calories. On the other hand, if you manage your calories via diet with no extra fats and carbs you will easily lose 1 pound of fat in every 10 days. If you want to increase the pace, a daily deficit of 500 Kcal makes 3500 Kcal of a week which is equal to 1 pound of fat. For aerobics / cardio training, you can use any one or a combination of these: jogging / cycling / dance / swimming / stepper / elliptical.
Monday (Chest , Back, Biceps)
*Warm up, 5 to 10 minutes
(a) Dumbbell press chest, 12 to 15 reps
(b) Dumbbell flyes chest, 12 to 15 reps
(c) Lat pulls front, 12 to 15 reps
(d) Seated cable rows, 12 to 15 reps
(e) Biceps dumbbell curls, 12 to 15 reps
(f) Hammer curls, 12 to 15 reps
*Do 2 sets of each exercise above with maximum rest of 10 to 15 seconds.
(g) 30 minutes cardio (aerobics / jogging / cycling / swimming / dance)
Tuesday (Cardio)
*Do 50 to 60 minutes of cardio (aerobics / jogging / cycling / swimming / dance) moderate intensity

Wednesday (Shoulder, Legs, Triceps)
*Warm up, 5 to 10 minutes
(a) Dumbbell shoulder press, 12 to 15 reps
(b) Lateral raises, 12 to 15 reps
(c) Squats, 12 to 15 reps
(d) Step-ups, 12 to 15 reps
(e) Overhead dumbbell extension triceps, 12 to 15 reps
(f) Triceps kick back dumbbells, 12 to 15 reps
*Do 2 sets of each exercise above with maximum rest of 10 to 15 seconds.
(g) 30 minutes cardio (aerobics / jogging / cycling / swimming / dance)
Thursday (Cardio)
*Do 50 to 60 minutes cardio (aerobics / jogging / cycling / swimming / dance)
Friday
Rest
Saturday
Swimming for 60 minutes or play any other sports for 90 minutes
Sunday
Rest

Q: I'm 24-years-old. My problem is that I can't keep my weight on. I have been weight lifting for a short period of time, and I have to eat enormous amount of food to ensure that I don't lose muscle mass. The problem is that I regularly eat fatty, unhealthy stuff because it's the easiest way for me to get calories. I know that eating this unhealthy can't be a good thing. So, is there a way to keep my muscle mass and not have to eat so unhealthy? Ilyas
A: Muscle mass cannot be maintained by eating junk food, it can only be maintained by resistance training and eating a balanced diet. To maintain muscle mass, you need to increase the intake of proteins and complex carbohydrates, best resources of proteins are meats and egg whites. If you do not put extra strain on your muscles that is you don't do resistance exercises, your muscle mass will start to decrease slowly but it doesn't mean that you have to exercise too long everyday, a smart exercise plan can do the job. Here, I am including a routine for you to improve muscle mass and to improve your body composition. With this exercise plan, if you keep your diet simple and healthy you can reach your goal very easily. Eat boiled, steamed or grilled food with
less fats. Include vegetables, meats, poultry,low-fat yogurt, fruits and some whole-grains to your diet. Try to have 12 to 16 glasses of water everyday.
Day 1: Chest & Biceps
• Bench press, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Incline dumbbell press, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Push-ups, 3 sets, maximum reps
• Biceps barbell curls, 4 sets, 12, 10, 8, 6
• Dumbbell curls, 4 sets, 12, 10, 8, 6
Day 2: Back & Triceps
• Pull-ups (front), 3 sets, maximum reps
• Bent over dumbbell rows, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Seated cable rows, 3 sets, 12,
10, 8
• Dead lifts, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Over-head triceps cable ext, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Laying triceps ext, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Single hand triceps ext, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
Day 3
Rest
Day 4: Shoulders (Deltoid)
• Seated dumbbell press, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Front shoulder press bar, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Bent over lateral raises, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Shrugs barbell, 4 sets, 12, 10, 8, 6
• Front raises (easy bar), 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
Day 5: Legs
• Barbell squats, 4 sets, 12, 10, 8, 6
• Leg press, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8, 6
• Leg ext, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Leg curls, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8
• Standing calves raises, 3 sets, 12, 10, 8, 6
• Single leg calves raises, 2 sets,
12, 12
Day 6
*Do 50 to 60 minutes of jogging or swimming.
Day 7
Rest

Q: I’m a 21-year-old girl. My weight is 59kgs with height 5 feet 4 inches. I have a lot of stomach fat that I want to get rid of. Please suggest me some exercises for that. Saleena
A: Try to avoid simple sugars and fats from your diet, eat 5 to 6 small meals in a day, have more water and exercise regularly. I am recommending you a cross circuit routine (aerobics and resistance mix) it will give great results.
Day 1
• Lat pulls, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Shoulder press dumbbells, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Chest flyes, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Biceps curl dumbbells, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Triceps extensions overhead dumbbells 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Squats, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Abs plank hold, 30 seconds
• Lower back bridging hold, 30 seconds
• Basic abs curl-ups, 15 reps
*Do 2 rounds of complete circuit with minimum rest, not more than 20 - 30 seconds.
Day 2
• Cycling, 10 minutes
• Stairs climbing, 10 minutes
• Skipping, 5 minutes
• Brisk walk, 10 minutes
• Jogging, 10 minutes
Day 3
Rest
Day 4
• Lat pulls, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Shoulder press dumbbells, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Chest flyes, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Biceps curl dumbbells, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Triceps extensions overhead dumbbells, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Squats, 15 reps + 2 minutes jog
• Abs plank hold, 30 seconds
• Lower back bridging hold, 30 seconds
• Basic abs curl-ups, 15 reps
*Do 2 rounds of complete circuit with minimum rest, not more than 20 - 30 seconds.
Day 5
• Cycling, 10 minutes
• Stairs climbing, 10 minutes
• Skipping, 5 minutes
• Brisk walk, 10 minutes
• Jogging, 10 minutes
Day 6
Rest
Day 7
*Do swimming or play any other sports of your choice, 50 to 60 minutes.

fashion

Paris Fashion Week AUTUMN WINTER 2014

Paris Fashion Week AUTUMN WINTER 2014 Paris Fashion Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The world’s fashion capital is draped every year with the much anticipated Paris Fashion Week. This year too, the crème de la crème of the world’s fashion designers put forth collections that dominated fashion magazines and columns throughout the world. After New York, London and Milan, Paris Fashion Week’s collections exhibited clean lines, cocoon silhouettes and androgynous looks in fur, capes, feathers and shearling – which were the highlight of this week-long extravaganza. Stella McCartney For the fall-winter 2014 collection, the designer presented an outing of trousers and outerwear with a sporty attitude. Shapes are slouchy even when it comes to suiting which has the unexpected addition of stirrup pants in a slim but not quite legging cut. Fringe decorated dresses which drape around the body in red, blue and green end the collection on a feminine note. John Galliano Bill Gaytten presented a muted colour palette, with a collection designed in shades of mustard, grey, teal and cream. It exuded a ladylike and grown up vibe, featuring embroidered garments, high-waisted trousers, teamed with statement accessories such as knitted gloves, chunky belts, and a range of hats ranging from fluffy styles to knitted beanies. Chloe Clare Waight sent out the house’s signatures – a parade of easy, tomboyish separates for the autumn season. However, the look was emboldened with luxe multi-coloured furs and ruffle embellishments for a sense of surprise. Elsewhere, dresses and skirts were decorated with raised geometric gold emblems while funnel neckline jackets brought a sporty mood. Veronique Leroy Leroy’s collection was ultra feminine without being girly and dealt with wool in a sharp, quintessentially Parisian way. The first section was steeped in whites and blacks of varying opacity – ivory vest jackets over blousy black pants, and jacquard sheer shirt-skirt combinations – before colours were gradually introduced through tweeds. When the designer came out to take her bow, her place as a perennial favourite of Paris Fashion Week was clear from the whooping symphony. Elie Saab The theme was dark opulence. The autumn season focuses on sleek and sexy shapes intertwined with the house’s signature femininity. Dresses and gowns clung to the female form in sumptuous fabrics including velvet, crepe and silk chiffon as well as cashmere and mink. Viktor & Rolf The inspiration came from a grey V-neck sweater. The colour palette was quite muted as the entire showing featured shades of grey which were later enriched with the juxtaposition of light blue and coral tones. Surprisingly, the sweater takes many forms. From an elongated wool dress with an uneven hemline to moto cross inspired sweaters featuring bold, graphic patterns, Viktor & Rolf add some more glamorous elements in the form of crystal embroidered details, sheer sleeves and velvet separates. Chanel There were pink bouclé shades, a padlocked necklace, lots of metallic slim trousers and noise-excluding Chanel headphones to zone out and shop in. Karl Lagerfeld and his team turned the Grand Palais into an enormous, lavishly stocked Chanel hypermarket. Paris Fashion Week

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