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After getting my legs waxed i saw appearance of hair ingrowth causing red bumps all over and turning into blue bumps. What cream to apply.

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You have e developed ingrown hair and folliculitis. It can be treated and some simple instructions may prevent recurrence. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examinat ...  Read More

I have ingrowth hair in my legs after waxing. I have marks in the areas of each hair. Which makes it look like strawberry skin. What should I use? I have a very sensitive skin.

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Ingrown hairs occur when a hair that has been shaved, waxed, or plucked grows back into the skin instead of up and out of the hair follicle. This can cause pain, redness, and inflammation. Here's some ...  Read More

I have ingrowth hair marks on my legs, what ointment do you suggest for a normal dry skin to get rid of the marks.

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Not to worry..U need Specific treatment...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I'm a 19 year old girl who has been facing ingrowth hair problems all over my legs.This also brings up wounds and leaves behind scars which make my legs look ugly.I am looking for a solution to get smooth scarless legs

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Laser hair reduction would be the best solution for ingrown hairs as it destroys the hair follicles. Depending on the type of hair you have you would require 6 to 8 sessions. ...  Read More

Ingrowth hair on penile shaft. Unable to pull it out. Irritation is there. Advise what to do. Thanks.

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Need electrolysis.. Contact me for treatment.... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My left leg nail was gone 8 months ago but it not growing proper ingrowth in side ..nail was growing cross into the skin..its more paining and the skin tendering..

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U r suffering from ingrown toe nail... Contact me for treatment details ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I have hair in growing inside my skin all over body. I do waxing once in a month still it doesn't reduce. I use twizer to take some hair outward but I need completely relief from this. Kindly suggest me any ointment/cream/serum so that hair can grow outward not inward. Thanks, Madhusmita Tripathy

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

Hello, I used to sometimes use razor and veet cream on my legs and now I've strawberry legs. I generally used to wax or epilate but for almost 6-8 months last year I had used razor and veet. Also I've lately been either waxing (getting it done by a professional) or epilating at home. Please could someone help me with how to get rid of strawberry

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It can be improved with specific medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Sir my left leg nail was gone 8 months ago but the nail was not growing proper way.. ingrowth... and the nail growing inside the skin ..and skin tendering ..its more paining sir

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Presently do u have pain or pus discharge... Contact me for treatment plan ...  Read More

I am 27 yr old.I am having several pimples in my legs also there are black spot.there is a problem of hair ingrowth which leads to black patches.what is the exact disease it is and how can it be cure??

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you need to be examined clinically to diagnose the condition.. consult nearest dermatologist they will help you ...  Read More

Fungal infection with nail ingrowth from past 3 years. Undergone surgery last year. Nail came still same . Taken homeopathic and ayurvedic treatment but still no relief.

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Could be yeast infection, kindly share your pictures we need to take a detail case history and then prescribe medications accordingly ...  Read More

I have been suffering from ingrown hair issue in my leg since long. It is very itchy and forms acne all around leg.Please suggest me what to do

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Consult to a Board Certified Dermatologist for proper management and without any further complications. ...  Read More

I have strawberry legs and also ingrown hairs . And i dont know how to get rid of it . Also if i try to remove the ingrown hairs the scar stays .

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my baby is 7.5 momth old n she has lots of hair on her legs already. She also has good hair growth on head. i m worried this hair on leg at this age is normal or not i as kid had good hair growth on body. Pls advice on possible causes is it normal?

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A lot of changes will occur physically as your daughter keeps growing. There isno medication to stop hair growth at such an early age. ...  Read More

I hav ingrown hair issue on my full leg . There is vry hard hairs on my leg , after waxing ingrown hairs appears nd when I take out , it leaves spots , there r so many spots on my leg now ,nowadays on leg there is yellow pus type acne I can see . Nd it is painful also . What should I do . M vry worried about this . I don't want leisure treatment. P

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

I have been suffering from ingrown hair problem on my leg for the last 3-4 years. It resulting hard very small painless pimple.. What should I do? Kindly help

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It can be cleared with laser and fee medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Please remove hair & please help them. Which product is hair removal process .so many hair legs and body .iam feeling now please help doctor

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Kindly use hair removal cream or laser treatment ...  Read More

I had this ingrowth nail problem before where I removed my nail. Now the same nail has same problem and till now the nail growth is very less.. plz suggest me something and the reason for same toe problem

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You can consult a dermatologist for further investigation and treatment ...  Read More

I have ingrown hair issues on leg. I have extremely sensitive, fair skin. Generally I prefer shaving/ using epilator to remove the hair. But these days I am getting lots of ingrown and thick hairs. The volume of my leg hair is very dense and very thick. May you please recommend any solution to get rid out of it.

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You should go for laser hair reduction. Visit a dermatologist in your are who does the procedure ...  Read More

I have a lot of marks on the legs which has happened over a period of year because of waxing mostly because of the ingrowths I have. Can't stop getting waxed so need a solution to get rid of the marks.

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Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ...  Read More

Hair is fall , dandruff , hair dry , hair dry , dandruff ,hair damage , hai ingrowth , hair fall , dandruff

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Hello Mam, Thanks for your valuable question, we understand your problem completely. Best is to treat your hair related problem with herbal supplements to avoid any side effects. Contact us at Phone o ...  Read More

Hello sir , As compared to others I have more hairs in my leg so I shaved it but now it grows more and longer than before...I can't wear shorts .now I want to look my legs hairs naturally as others ...pls help me and suggest some creams..pls help ASAP

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Laser hair removal is the safest and the best bet for long term. Body hair removal ...  Read More

Hello, I am very pissed of my leg hairs as they are very much as compare to others. I don't want to go for laser as I know it vanishes fully. I want to look my legs naturally as others who don't shave.pls suggest me some creams or medicine for this unwanted hairs

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Laser hair removal Wil not remove all hairs... And make your skin hairless... It needs multiple sittings for several months to get this result... Having few sittings of laser will reduce 50%of your le ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I don't know the reason why i am loosing hair on my legs and thigh day by day and the pores are visible clearly, and the area where hair is lost is slightly getting burning feel on the skin

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You are suffering from alopecia areata causing hair loss. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct ...  Read More

I've been undergoing a pain with ingrowth of a nail. Problem is with right leg toe and this is the second time I facing issue. Last time I had undergone minor surgery in which doctor had taken of my total nail. I'm facing the same issue again. Is that good to undergo surgeries again and again or else I can find any medicine to cure. Kindly suggest

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As u have undergone minor surgery for ur problem this time as a surgeon i ll b interested to know the present condition and surrounding area.. i need to see ur toe to comment further... Plz send a pic ...  Read More

Have been having ingrowth problem in legs below the knees, since 3-4 years, only getting worse with time. Hair is very thick and grows 1-2 inch deep under the skin, trapped between the epidermis. Not the usual just below the surface hair which can be removed by a tweezer. Have tried regular exfoliation, scrubbing, nothing worked. Don't shave at all

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. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I am suffering from Acne. I have dark red spots from acne all over my face. Having heavy hairfall. My hair are frizzy and rough. I also have ingrown root hair over my hands and legs. Please suggest me what to do!

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Hello,all these are symptoms of PCOD as you have already mentioned it. First step is to consult a good gynaecologist and get cured along with regular exercise,healthy lifestyle,min.8-10glasses of wate ...  Read More

Will our hair get reduced after removing with barium sulphide? I have so much hairs on my legs. I want them to get reduced. Please suggest me any natural methods.

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The growth of hair happens from the HAIR FOLLICLE ROOT which is under the skin. To reduce the growth of hair the root has to be damaged. This can only be achieved with the use of specialised DIODE las ...  Read More

I have hair on my palms of legs what does it mean.i am 16 years old my other classmates don't have hairs on Pam's of legs

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I have hair on my upper legs .what does it mean my any of the classmate don't have hair on their legs

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