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Hi doctor I Always do nose picking And do nose picking cause me recurring infection and mucus

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Hi. I understand your concern. Yes it does. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have always dry nose do nose picking cause me sick with mucus in lungs I always and daily do nose picking

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

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Can picking our nose change it's shape and make nostrils large and visible ...i have a very bad habit of picking my nose and my nostrils have become big and everyone points me out and even i can feel the ireegularity in my nose...can it be restored to its original shape

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Picking your nose doesn't usually alter the basic skeletal framework of your nose. If you require subtle changes to the existing framework, you will require a surgical correction what we call as a rhi ...  Read More

Having cold since last 2 days. Today I found reddish nose mucus picking. Attached the photo What if could be?

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Nothing to worry about. Detailed history is always important I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. I can prescription for you ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have habit of nose picking and I have recurrence infection in lungs and nose do not speaking course infection in nose and lungs and build access mucus

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Flucticasone prospionate vs flucticasone furoate. If you want to pick one which one will you pick? Please tell me.which will give better results.

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Both are equally good ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have habit of no nose picking and I have nose and lungs infection recurrence do nose picking cause pneumonia and nose infection

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Yes it's. By medication you will be ok and you won't do nose picking permanent ...  Read More

Hi Doctor , my friend is gets pock in the area between chest and this quite frequent in 2-3 weeks.last pick was quite big and painful

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What is pock?? Or pick?? ...  Read More

This is the pick sir plz tel me some good ointment plz waiting for ur reply. It will help full for me . Only little pain is ther . Medical store person given this gel. Metrogyl dg gel forte .

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Dologel CT or Gelora ointment ...  Read More

I am addicted to skin picking in the ear from many years. How can I overcome this?

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Skin picking disorder is now a proper validated diagnosis..OCD spectrum disorders....But I can't label you having one till more details are available... Consult a Psychiatrist for detailed evaluation ...  Read More

When ever I think/study, I get an strong stabbing headache in single/same part again and again in the upper part of head.. It feels like an ice pick headache sharp , very sharp I got the MRI done, there's nothing in it, and even EEG ,it's normal.. Can someone suggest what should I use for this pain to kill or completely go away...

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Consult me ...  Read More

It's been more than 5 years i have this extreme skin picking habit until it bleeds even when i get injury i pick it it pains but can't help. I did cry for this i tried everything possible to stop but helpless. Mainly when i get anxious i do this continuously i did cry all the time i have become too sensitive to handle a situation and I'm too scared

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Consult a psychiatrist this anxiety and obsession for skin picking can be addressed after evaluation effectively in most people. Good luck ...  Read More

Since past 6 years i have this issue. I am not able to control picking my skin in my hand. Currently it has gotten worse and now i cannot stop picking skin from my feet also. Sometimes i don't realise and hurt myself so badly that it starts bleeding and the pain stays for days. I want to seek medical help for the same but not sure which specialist

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Kindly review with dermatologist followed by rheumatologist ...  Read More

I cannot stop picking my finger skin (plan side). Sometimes it's so worse that I don't realise till it starts to bleed. This issue started 4 years ago.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have a habit of picking my skin. I pick Any bumps blisters, scabs, undergrowth and even my scalp. There are multiple places where my skin has scarred due to this reason. My wounds don't heal easily. Also it's painful later. I want to stop but I don't know how because at this point my hands automatically search for any spot I can pick.

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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 have a habit of picking up nose. I use my index finger and now it has become so much broad that my complete index finger can go in easily. 1. Does picking nose with forcefully inserting finger make the nose broad? 2. Is there any non surgical way to make it smaller or bring it back to it's original shape?

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

I have ice pick scars due to acne and pimples on my face. It's been so long I'm planning to take treatment but I'm a little worried that laser or any treatment can make it worsen. Preferably I want some cream or gel to treat them. Can you help please also dark spots due to this scars my face is looking a little older

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Please consult a dermatologist in person as the cream is a prescription drug ...  Read More

I have OCD. I pick my skin and there are deep black marks on my leg. Is there anyway to remove it. Please help

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Kindly consult dermatologist ...  Read More

My toddler kid (1.5 yrs) will occasionally pick up object from the floor and put in his mouth. We understand most children frequently do this. We are concerned about safety and how to put a stop to it. Do you have any suggestions how to discourage the kid from doing this?

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Keep toys and surroundings clean and well sanitized .can give teethers to the baby. As this is teething phase. ...  Read More

Is there a way to reduce ice pick scars, i have it from long time due to acne issue years back. I have done one fraxel laser and also underwent PRP session but just did single session. I am somehow not able to trust this sessions. Please let me know if there are any better treatment to such scars or i should continue with prp & tca peel and also wh

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Yes..Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

Hello doctor i read several articles and did many reseraches about how to completely remove ice pick acne scars as I have a very good skin but ice pick scars ruined it and I have I've pick scars on my complete forehead cheeks and even at noses it is very deep and less noticeable but it ruined my skin in such a way that my skin lost its natural and

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Undergo fraxel laser MNRF therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

Hi, If given a choice of Covaxin and covishield vaccine, which to pick. Need opinion. Bit confused on the pick, seems anyone is fine.

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You can take either, not enough studies have been conducted to judge which is better. ...  Read More

Actually while picking my nose I got wound inside my nose.. It didn't get healed but again by mistake I touch my nose and it's wounded again ... It's going to be almost a month or two, although I'm not picking my nose anymore its become very sensitive and is not completely healing causing discomfort, pain and sometimes headache too.. Please suggest

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Lesion in septum?or lateral wall? Which side or both sides ...  Read More

Ice pick pain in head, eyes and ears. These symptoms start when a doctor prescribed me to take Tryptomer for my some reasons. After that, when I stopped taking Tryptomer, i had sleep issues for 7-8 days. Then after sometime ice pick pain started. Sometimes also had headache mostly back side

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Consult neurologist (me) now ...  Read More

Hello doctor, i have post acne scars, like holes in the cheek, ice pick scars. How can this damage tissue will be fine?

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Hello dear. You will need some procedural intervention. Microneedling and PRP should be able to solve this problem. Consult online and share clear pictures of the face for proper evaluation and treatm ...  Read More

Sir/mam i have many ice pick and boxcar scars on my cheeks. Should I go for TCA Cross or laser? Please reply. (Btw this pic is taken after dermaroller done by doctor)

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Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation. ...  Read More

My nose is secreting lot of mucus and getting blocked. Makes me pick my nose more often. Often this ends with my nose bleeding. This is also responsible for me snoring very loud in sleep. Need help please

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Need to check for causes triggering the mucus production & obstruction. Could have other causes for snoring. ...  Read More

I have deep ice pick scars. After derma rolling for few times, they are 90% healed now. I have just the impressions but not the depth. My skin refuses to clear up 100%. Please advise the most effective treatment. I cannot afford to go for expensive treatments. If possible, please suggest an effective ointments and tabs . Thank you

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Undergo laser fraxel RF resurfacing therapy.otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos. ...  Read More

I have ice pick acne scars on my face. I do not have much acne but I do have these scars. What mode of treatment will be good for me?

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Undergo TCA cross.. Following fraxel laser resurfacing treatment.. Contact me for treatment ...  Read More

I have a bad habit of picking lips after which they r normally dry and i again do the same and starts bleeding and sometimes even develops ulcers.even the tone of my lips have changed into darkish and i just don't know when my nails reach on my lips and realize only after it hurts .it also makes me anxious if i dont do this.i really want this ocd t

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Firstly get diagnosed yourself exactly your behaviour is because of OCD or anxiety or some other cause is responsible. Go for proper treatment. Planned therapy sessions would help u to comeout from th ...  Read More

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