Dr. Subramanian T, MD, DNB (DVL)

  Taste of sweetness or Taste of Death: The Cough Syrup Dilemma In 2025, Atleast 24 lives were lost in India due to contaminated cough syrups. A paediatrician, prescribing medicine approved under the Drug and Cosmetics Act in good faith, was arrested. This doctor is not the culprit but a soft target for a deeper institutional failure to ensure drug quality. It’s like an unmanned traffic police beat where an accident occurs: the riders’ mistakes cause the crash, but the absence of a traffic policeman, whose mere presence enforces rules and reduces accidents, is an indirect cause. Similarly, the lack of robust regulatory oversight allows these tragedies to persist, eroding public trust in the system. A Recurring Pattern and Historical Echoes As healthcare voices on social media have noted, four such incidents have claimed lives in the last five years, with a troubling pattern among implicated manufacturers - predominantly Indian firms. Maximize image Edit image Delete image The comm...

  Fig1. And those viral 'cheap acne cures' and  7-day challenges? They often do more harm than good and delay real results. (Disclaimer: For safe and effective use of Acne, it’s best to consult your dermatologist or treating doctor for personalised guidance. Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions to ensure proper healing and care. Public forums cannot replace expert medical evaluation for such sensitive issues.  Read this article Ad FREE on  Patreon ) We’ve all seen these reels/shorts. A "skin influencer" with perfect lighting claims a $2 kitchen ingredient or a specific over-the-counter tube cured their cystic acne overnight. It’s tempting. It’s accessible. And frankly, it’s an easy trap to fall into when you’re frustrated with your skin and just want a quick fix from the local chemist/quack instead of a long-term plan. But as a dermatologist, I often see the "after" of these "miracle" shortcuts. By the time a patient reaches my cl...