Real skin. Real doctors. Zero jargon.
Every Thursday, Dr. Alok and the Allodermis dermatology team sit down with patients, guest doctors, formulators and everyday people to unpack what actually works for Indian skin — and what quietly doesn’t.
Season 2 · Episode 28
“Everyone said it was hormonal.” A patient story on adult acne.
Priya, 31, tried 6 dermatologists in 4 years. Dr. Alok explains what her root cause actually was — and why standard prescriptions kept failing.
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What we’ve been talking about
Long-form conversations with the dermatologists who actually see patients — not the ones who just post about them.
Featured
Why Your Vitamin C Serum Isn’t Working (And What Actually Does)
The most-abused molecule in Indian skincare, decoded. Dr. Alok goes into oxidation, pH, storage, and the four questions to ask before you buy your next bottle.
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Peels, pigment & the Indian skin story
29 Aug 2025 · 51 minDr. Archana SinghDNB Dermatology & Venereology -
25
PRP for hair — hype vs. what the data really says
22 Aug 2025 · 44 minDr. Narayanan BMD Dermatology, AIIMS -
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Laser hair reduction: the questions no one asks (but should)
15 Aug 2025 · 38 minDr. Shivani BiswalMD Dermatology -
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Melasma, hormones & why your cream stopped working
8 Aug 2025 · 46 minDr. Namrata NidhiMD Dermatology & Venereology -
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Sunscreen, actually: SPF math for Indian skin
1 Aug 2025 · 33 minDr. Karthik LMD Dermatology, AIIMS -
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“It’s just teenage acne” — the sentence that costs 5 years
25 Jul 2025 · 40 minDr. Sanjay SinghMD Dermatology, AIIMS
The doctor behind the mic
Dr. Alok Sahoo
“Most of what patients believe about their own skin turned out to be marketing — not medicine. The podcast is my attempt to level the playing field.”
Dr. Alok trained at AIIMS New Delhi and has spent the last decade practising root-cause dermatology — the philosophy that shaped Allodermis. On the podcast, he brings that same lens to acne, pigmentation, hair loss, ageing and everything in between.
Guests range from AIIMS colleagues to skincare formulators to patients who’ve tried every trend online — and are ready to talk about what actually worked.
From acne to ageing — the full arc
Explore episodes by concern. New topics are added every Thursday.
The doctors who’ve joined us
Every guest is an MD dermatologist, formulator, or a patient sharing their real story.
Ep 25Dr. Narayanan B
MD Dermatology, AIIMS New Delhi
Ep 26Dr. Archana Singh
DNB Dermatology & Venereology
Ep 24Dr. Shivani Biswal
MD Dermatology
Ep 22Dr. Karthik L
MD Dermatology, AIIMS
Be a guest. Or suggest what we cover next.
We record both in-studio in Delhi and remote. Whether you’re a dermatologist, formulator, or a patient with a story worth telling — we’d love to hear from you.
🎤 Be on the show
Guest slots are open for doctors, formulators, cosmetologists and patients with a compelling story.
💬 Suggest a topic
Have a skin question you wish someone would just answer clearly? We’ll consider it for a future episode.
We record in the clinic, not in a studio.
The Root Cause is recorded at our Delhi and Bhubaneswar clinics — between consultations, between procedures, and sometimes after a full day of patients. It’s deliberately unfiltered.
No PR briefs. No sponsors. No affiliate links. Just what we’d tell a friend if they asked us the same question over dinner.
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Where can I listen to The Root Cause?
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, JioSaavn, Amazon Music — and shorter clips drop as Instagram Reels every week. Full links are in the “Listen on your favourite platform” strip near the top of this page.
How often do new episodes come out?
Every Thursday, 8:00 AM IST. Occasional bonus mini-episodes on Sundays if the topic can’t wait.
Are you sponsored? Do you push products?
No brand sponsorships. No affiliate links. If we mention a product, it’s because it works — not because someone paid us to say so.
How do I apply to be a guest?
Fill the “Be on the show” form on this page. Our producer reviews every application and gets back within 3 working days. We record both in-studio in Delhi and remote via Riverside.
Can I submit a question for the show?
Yes — use the “Suggest a topic” form. If we cover it, we’ll credit you by first name (unless you prefer anonymous).
Do you feature patient stories?
Only with informed, written consent — and always in a way that centres the person, not their diagnosis. If you’d like to share your story, mark “Patient with a story” on the guest form.
Is this a substitute for seeing a dermatologist?
No. The Root Cause is educational, not medical advice for your specific case. If you have a skin or hair concern, book a consultation at your nearest Allodermis clinic or call +91 9717503031.
Book a real consultation with our team.
The podcast is where we explain. The clinic is where we treat. Four locations across India — Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Uttarakhand.
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