High AQI can trigger acne, ageing and hair fall, warns dermatologist

As Delhi-NCR and Mumbai battle air pollution, Faridabad dermatologist Dr Anil KV Minz says fine particles clog pores and can trigger acne flare-ups, dullness and rough skin. Pollutants generate free radicals that speed collagen breakdown and wrinkles, weaken the skin barrier causing redness and itching, and can worsen psoriasis and eczema. Scalp irritation and hair fall are also common.