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Hi doctor! I've been always thinking about this, I have a very dirty skin. I'm still young I'm turning 14 soon. I don't know if this problem relates with my health but I think I can't fully clean my body, I rub my skin so hard now but the dirt is still not coming off I think it's the dead skin cells but how can I get rid of it. I researched a lot a

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U can consult with me online or in opd at Somaiya hospital. ...  Read More

My son is 9 months old. i saw dirty (dark brown color) spots in his genital. i put some oil and washed.. but not completely gone.. its look like normal dirt we see on ourselves. how to deal with this.

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Please don't use any oil. Clean it with water. Keep the area dry. Avoid diapers for some days. Let the baby get some air. Even them of it persists show to ur peds or dermat ...  Read More

I have dark dirty skin on my elbows and knees. I have been using moisturizers and scrubbers but they don't seem to help!

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The more you scrub, the darker and thicker it will get. You may be having Acanthosis nigricans. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Mt age is 14 and i am male like black patches and the skin is horrible near my neck underarm people say that u doesn't bath but I bath properly I even scrub that but to it does not go I even try lemon potato cucumber milk etc I bath twice a day to remove that from more than six months I am trying

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Yes... Thanks for health questions Don't worry Every problem is corrected on this platform permanently Take balanced diet and more protein rich diet Eat dark leafy vegetables and fruits Drink plenty ...  Read More

Over the past year I have been getting build ups of what seem to be like pockets. It’s swelling under the skin and when I squeeze a clear oily substance comes out. It will go down and then build back up making me look fatter or like I’ve gained weight. When it build up thy are painful. No matter how much I scrub and exfoliate I’ll dry off and then

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You are suffering from sebaceous cyst.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and t ...  Read More

My wife's hands are purple on the knuckles only. They appear dirty but there is no dirt on them. She's says they feel dry due to the cold winter air. Is it just dry skin or something more serious?

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Need to see before starting treatment.....Do direct online consultation for proper diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

My face is getting filled with small grains. The skin is not very clean. What if these will not happen again? Please tell. The skin of the face is becoming very black.

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Consult online ...  Read More

How to clean this dirty white skin from penis permanent any tips on cleaning this and free from snegma present pliz help and i am sharing pics

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Clean it with plain water. Do Not use soap if you want the white discharge to not accumulate. ...  Read More

Sir..i have been suffering from dirt in my face ...there z dark skin around lips..lines on nose...blackish lips I m 25..nd 45 kg z my weight..height 5'5

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There are many reasons why your skin would turn dark. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some conditions. Unless someone examines yo ...  Read More

Hw should I clean my skin legs hands face dirt as i m very much concerned about the dirt? I try everyday to clean them wth bath soap and loofahs bt not getting results and clearer skin. dirt remains there. Hw should i take bath or clean my body? which thing i should use to get best results as i don't like dirt on skin

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hello... you can use a bathing sponge which will help you clean better... you can as well use medicated bathing soaps or shower liquids ...  Read More

How to clean my dry earwax as it is making me uncomfortable..it is dirty and itching .so what should I do

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Use Dewax ear drops 3 drops 4 times daily for a week. You can consult ent doctor for syringing. ...  Read More

My 70 days old kitten drank dirty water in a bowl. The bowl was kept on dining table and it had clear water which was used to sprinkle the jeans for ironing so the dust from jeans made water dirty but the jeans was already washed and clean. We were not around and kitten drank the water. Then he slept in noon when he woke up he went to poop and I s

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Need more information please book an online consultation for the same ...  Read More

Hello respected doctors, how to clean ear wax? can i clean with ear buds or any drops available to clean ear wax... please mention drops name for cleaning ears 🙂

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Plz use soliwax ear drops - 4 drops thrice daily for 5 days and do visit the ENT clinic for proper cleaning... ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I already exercise, drink water and try to stay healthy. But why do I still feel dirty? Even after showering... Thankyou

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Dirty in the sense..? Am not getting you... can you please ask the question properly? ...  Read More

Doctors, I'm scared, my 5 months baby (who's a formula fed baby) sucked on a corner of a dirty pillow, the pillow case was moved and when I noticed and removed it immediately..Is it dangerous??! What should I do ??! Please let me know.

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Hello ! No prob. Be care ful it shld not repeat again ...  Read More

Doctors , front side under my neck only this small part of skin looks dirty from last a few years . actually it is not dirty but looks dirty so how can i make this skin same like my other parts of skin ?

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Hello doctors today i have undergone skin prick allergy test , then after 20 minutes doctor diagnosed my allergens but he forgot to clean that area and now I don't know what to do , I'm worried about any infection on that area

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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 prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hello.. I have smoked for almost 20 years... Average 6-7 cigarette... Sometimes i didn't smoke...in middle i left smoking for almost 1 year also.. Now my age is 34...and i thought it's high time to quit smoking..so i have quit it completely last week.. Now i observe that generally after i finish my food..some phlegm automatically comes to my throat

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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

I am getting dreams of dirty toilets and also getting images of the same while am awake also. Feeling disgusted and frustrated all day. This started after I cleaned my own dirty toilet and happened to see stools in it. Also I get very irritated if places are unclean and untidy. Why is it so and is there any cure for this? Getting dreams is affectin

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Hello! Please consult a psychologist to discuss your problem in details to find the cause of your problem. You may contact me through Practo. ...  Read More

Can dirty nail affect fertility? What does this doctor mean i m not able to understand. . . .. . . .

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Completely misunderstanding of question by doctor. You asked about fertility and he replied about sterility, May be due to some mistake or not got question properly. Your question is senseless and log ...  Read More

Wnt to a restaurant the waitor had very dirty nail hand i ate the food he served can it affect fertility

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Spammer alert ...  Read More

Hello. When I wake up in the morning, I see my eyes are dirty. White yellow substance in corner of eyes. Please guide

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Consult ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

We should wash our forehead of the penis with warm or cold water ?? To keep it clean & boosted , & how to open it completely

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Warm water 💦 ...  Read More

I recently ate my friend dirty nail it was by mistake and i had no intention of doing that. Would it cause any isssue

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Consult ...  Read More

Sir teeth dirty due to gutkhas earlier,i hv left,how to clean teeth, Recommend a paste and other remedies

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Hi !! Tobacco stains on teeth are often difficult to remove . The stains have settled deep into the teeth ( enamel ) and often will penetrate to the outer layer of the dentin. These stains can be re ...  Read More

My baby girl 1.7 years old getting dirty teeth in lower jaws from last 1-2 months tried cleaning by cloth, water, oil everything but not working, please suggest.

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Stains usually appear due to iron syrups or gummies. Sometimes there are certain bacteria in the mouth that produce such black stains. You cannot remove these stubborn stains at home. A dentist will o ...  Read More

Clear skin without pimples and dark spot, without blemishes, hairfall due to water change and scalp dryness, how to control hair loss

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Apart from water change it Carrie's change in environment. Social change .... schedule change.... life style change... we have to understand all this and treat accordingly. Online consultation ...  Read More

Excessive oily skin, have to clean face frequently. Make my face look dirty. How to prevent this, should I go for some medication or a better facewash

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ...  Read More

My ears got dirty and I couldn't clean them properly it very hard to clean them and I also get hurted when I clean them

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It is not advised to clean the ears on your own as it is a small closed cavity. There are chances that u will be pushing the wax inside rather than removing it. Also there is high risk of introducing ...  Read More

My skin getting darker day by day and look not fresh .I prefer green vegies and lots of water and use proper diet. not even smoking and consume alcohol.but my skin colour look dirty day by day and its loose its faireness and skin getting like burning.usualy in home m allways in air conditioning environment .but skin looks not fresh enough and even

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Hello. Dark and dull skin occur due to sunexposure, pollution and as age related changes. Use of oral Vitamin C and retinol and glycolic acid based creams for application can help in reducing pigmenta ...  Read More

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