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Is steaming beneficial for face? Does it helps to clean face? Or is it just a myth? I have oily-acne prone skin. Should i take steam for my face? What are the benefits of steaming for face? Is it helpful in covid-19 too?

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Hi! There are numerous potential benefits of face steaming, including cleaning out pores, hydrating the skin, and feeling relaxed. However, there is no scientific evidence to back these claims. Face s ...  Read More

I.ve been having a dark spots on my face its giving me very old age boy look. Can i use facial steaming to get the fairness on my face? My skin and under eyes are so dark, by these spots my face looking very dull and old. i heard from my friends that if i use facial steaming i will get a fairness. Is this correct? Facial steaming is good for heal

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There can be several causes why your skin would turn dark or you may get pigmentation. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are ...  Read More

I have been advised to take steam regularly twice a day to avoid throat ear and nose problems. Does inhaling too much steam on regular basis can cause pneumonia in lungs ?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Yes taking steam inhalations is good. Pneumonia is a completely different problem. Its when there is some bacteria that infects the lung and causes iss ...  Read More

All suggested me to do steam inhalation but what should be added in that to inhale please tell me can we put vicks Or zandu balm in it or Eucalyptus oil please suggest me

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

My running age is 30 so I have some black spots caused by pimples and dull skin of face .. now there is a small dry white spot like dandruff on chin where beard grows ..please suggest some tube/lotion , I used to take steam sometimes by putting turmeric powder into it

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Kindly share some pictures and consult a dermatologist. ...  Read More

There are spots on my face because of pimples ...but the spots are increasing day by day...what should i do ???

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Pimples occur mainly due to hormonal imbalances which causes an overproduction of oil and cells inside a skin follicle. They block the opening of the skin pore and cause the follicle under the skin to ...  Read More

Is taking two time steam for 5 to 7 minutes day as precautions to get away from covid-19 corona virus

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Hi. I understand your concerns. If you do not have symptoms i would suggest you avoid taking steam everyday . It would definately not help wih corona even as a precaution . Best precaution for corona ...  Read More

What are these spots on face?what are the reasons behind these? and how to get rid of this?Is there any way?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Give me solution to remove spots by my face please tell me solution ............... ..............

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ...  Read More

I have two black color spots on my face. One on left and one on right side

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You are probably suffering from what Dermatologist call urticaria. Common causes are food allergy, infection or drugs taken for some condition. It presents with itching resulting in formation of red r ...  Read More

A small pin point like mole appeared on my face overnight. I have not noticed it before. I am bit confused its a mole or sun spot. Attaching image for reference.

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Hi doctor. I got this brown mark on my face after a small bruise by a small scratch with wooden stick. Pls Suggest any ointments or creams to get rid of that permanently.

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

I have got few white spots ony legs and a white spot on face.. want to know what can it be. I have started noticing it few months back.. and now I m getting tensed.. can u pls tell what can it be

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It could be lecoderma secondary to any irritant or any topical application of there are multiple leasion could be vitiligo as well proper examination is required and image is not clear ...  Read More

Hello doctor. My daugher is 5.5yrs old. We went to Andaman 15 days back and got tanned there. Although i applied sunscreen to her face but she got tanned. Now there are many white spots/patches on her face which are like dry patches that happens in winter. But some of them are different. Attaching the pictures for your reference. Please provide so

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It is Pityriasis alba.. Does your child also pass worms in stools? Itiching around perianal area? Is the skin lesion also having itching? Needs further evaluation Thankyou Regards Dr. Manisha Singh M ...  Read More

I wrongly steam vapour the ever 400tablet. Is it cause any lung problem? Is it dangerouse. Plz reply.

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ...  Read More

Kindly see the attached image. There is a white spot which appeared. Its been more than 15-20 days .what is it?

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Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and management ...  Read More

CREAMS and SERUM for face brightening,dark spot removal, tightening and to reduce facial open pores.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello Docs, Me and my Wife are expecting a baby soon. We have been receiving calls regarding steam cells banking. We are confused to go for steam cells banking or not. We need help with following questions 1) are steam cells surgeries successful ? And what percentage ? 2) has there been proper research done for all diseases? 3) is it worth ?

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Stem cells banking from umbilical cord blood is still in trial phase. There is no proper use for the same at present. As amount of stem cells present in cord blood are not enough to get the engraftmen ...  Read More

Hi Can any one suggest me Why have I got these spots on face Never had them before It has a bit of a burning sensation and itching

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Detailed history and clearer images are required ...  Read More

Light white spots are coming on face and forehead .I have kidney stone 8.8mm and doctor have given me silodosin and stone go syrup and I musing it from last two months.

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Need to see the condition Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

From the last 2-3 months I have been facing Black spots on my face. What is the reason behind it CBC And HB are in the normal Range.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

From the last 2-3 months I have been facing Black spots on my face. What is the reason behind it CBC And HB are in the normal Range.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

It's been 10 days I have 2 spits in my face and there are minor spots in legs ... Can it be cured? Is there anything to worry? Will it be spread on whole body? Kindly tell

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Yes it can be cured.. kindly share photograph and consult online for diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Here I am attaching my pics for my baby. He is having some white spot on face and dry skin rash on stomach. Can you please check the pic and let me know if any issue. Please suggest us how to cure.

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The white patch on your baby’s face is common and usually due to dryness or sun exposure. It will go away slowly. ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 year old.she has 4 to 6 white spots on his forehead for past 20 days.1 spot is visible from long distance others are smaller in size.consulted nearby dermatologist he suggest desonide cream for 20 days.he told me to wait for some days if it's spread or increase in size consult again.i attached the picture of the spots.what spot is

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am 40 years old female having dark spots on forehead, cheek and under chin area. Please advise what can be done to get rid of hyperpigmentated spots

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Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment ...  Read More

There are brown spots in my face how can I treat them what is the cause of this? Find the attached picture for reference.

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Looking like a sk or may be viral warts Need consultation ...  Read More

I have small brown mole like growth on my face. It is increasing. Any solutions. Attaching a picture for your reference.

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Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor Could you please help me. Baby is 4 years old had as these tiny spots all over is Face and chest Thank you in advance

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My skin type is oily. And for the last 3-4 days I've got red patches on my fave and I'll dryness so much my fave etches so much that it sometimes causes upper skin to come in nails and the etching is so much the red spots on my face are increasing . Though my skin type is oily but there days it feels so dry on my skin

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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