Almost every Indian family has a story about a fake doctor. A cousin who got
unnecessary treatment, a relative who was given false promises, or a friend who
was injected by someone who only “took an online course.”
In fields like skin care, hair treatment, beauty, and wellness, it has become
very easy for people to be fooled by fake experts who use scientific-sounding
titles. This is no longer just a small problem — it is now a serious public
health issue.
At the Dakshin Health Summit 2025, dermatologists from across India warned that
modern quacks now look very professional. These fake doctors don’t work from
small clinics anymore — they run fancy centers in big cities, speak good English, wear stylish uniforms, and claim to use “international techniques.” They promote themselves heavily on social media and appear very confident.
Because of the growing obsession with beauty, instant results, and “biohacking,”
many people can’t tell the difference between real medical science and clever
marketing.