India, Jan. 21 -- Artificial intelligence has made skincare and haircare advice incredibly accessible. A few clicks, a couple of photographs, and an algorithm is ready with answers. For many, this feels efficient, even empowering. But in clinical practice, we're seeing the other side of this convenience: important medical details being missed, and patients feeling more confused than reassured.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ajara Sayyad, Board-Certified Dermatologist, Regenerative Medicine Specialist, Medical Director and Business Head - The Eterne Clinic, Mumbai, reveals why relying on online hair and skin advice could do more harm than good and why in-person check-ups are essential. (Also read: Cardiologist with 20 years of expe...