On Sunday, June 15, 2025, a special session on the topic ‘Face Value Matters’ was held, discussing the profound impacts of skin health on confidence, career, and lifestyle.
The session highlighted that deficiencies of Vitamin D3, B12, and iron first manifest as skin problems. It was also pointed out that there is a shortage of dermatologists in India—with only 70,000 dermatologists for a population of 1.4 billion, meaning there is one dermatologist per 250,000 people. Currently, only 140 dermatologists are active in Surat.
There are approximately 5,000 types of skin diseases worldwide, which affect not only physical beauty but also the quality of life. Inspiration, maintenance, and prevention are all crucial aspects of skin care.
Stress, diet, and physical activities play a direct