Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Unqualified Skincare Clinics Pose Public Health Threat, Experts Warn
Imagine some people are pretending to be expert doctors for skin and hair, but they haven't gone to special school for it.
These fake experts are hurting people, making them sick, and costing them a lot of money.
Sometimes they don't even have clean places to do their work.
Even though rules say only real skin doctors should do certain jobs like laser treatments or hair transplants, these people ignore the rules.
Patients find it hard to tell the difference between real and fake doctors.
Experts are worried this is a big problem for everyone's health and want stricter laws to stop it and make people more aware.
Experts at the Dakshin Health Summit 2025 identified unqualified practice in dermatology and hair restoration as a significant public health threat.
Three main groups of unqualified practitioners were identified: those with no medical background, those from different medical systems (like dentists), and those with unrelated medical degrees.
Patients are reportedly suffering injuries, significant financial losses, and postponed life events due to procedures performed by untrained individuals.
Experts highlighted that regulatory bodies like the National Medical Commission have clarified that specific aesthetic procedures should only be done by trained dermatologists or plastic surgeons.
There is a call for stronger central laws, as current offenses are often bailable and state laws are considered too mild to deter unqualified practice.
- Who
- Experts, including dermatologists and legal advocates, at the Dakshin Health Summit 2025
- What
- Described unqualified practice in dermatology and hair restoration as a public health threat due to patient injuries, strained healthcare systems, and eroded trust.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Why
- To raise awareness about the dangers of unqualified practitioners performing cosmetic procedures, the lack of proper training, and the need for stronger regulations and public awareness.
- Event
- Dakshin Health Summit 2025
- Location
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Focus
- Quackery in dermatology and hair restoration
- Key Organization
- Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
- Key Issue Highlighted
- Unqualified individuals performing cosmetic procedures
- Contributing Factors Mentioned
- Lack of patient awareness, legal loopholes, unchecked social media influence