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Hi mam, I am a mother of two months old baby girl.. Recently due to heat I'm getting heat rashes in arms, thighs and pimples on my face. Past two years having ingrown hair bumps which is like black mole.. Kindly suggest me how to treat it. Currently I am n chennai and will be traveling to bangalore by this month end..

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Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment d ...  Read More

After i switched to Rica waxing , my legs were full of small pimples and ingrown hairs . Even after few days of waxing when hair starts growing back , ingrown hairs are gone but they leave the spots behind and small pimples everywhere. Its been 3 years now , and i am still struggling with these ingrown hair spots and small pimples where i can see

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Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy....for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have got something like a cyst or an ingrown pimple, which has just come on the surface of my skin and the area around it has slightly swollen and hence pains a lot at times. What should be done ? Should I just use ice pack and let it heal by itself or apply some cream ? Plus, will it leave a scar ? By the way, the cyst is perceptibly big !

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Probably u r suffering from sebaceous cyst...Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I have an inflamed pimple due to ingrown hair on my body. It filled up to the size of a small marble and drained by itself in December. However, it keeps refilling every now and then. I've noticed it getting inflamed for about 6 times now. The discharge is mostly clear, or with pus and blood. Please advise.

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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 waxed my skin 2 weeks ago and have been facing ingrown hair in a part of my skin. Some of it is turning into red spots that looks like a pimple or rash. How do I treat it?

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We never recommend wax as an option for hair removal. But there is nothing to worry about as the permanent hair reduction is an answer to your problem along with few skincare tips. ...  Read More

I am a 25 year old girl. Since 2 days, I have developed a pimple inside my left eyelid. It is very painful. Why must have this happened? How do I treat this pimple? Will it go on its own? Does this need to be operated? Does it re-occur if once treated?

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You are suffering from stye.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accu ...  Read More

Hello mam/sir, i need a remedy to treat my large pores on face and pimples scars i also need to clear my dark circles for pimple scars can i use deriva gel i need a permanent solution

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Not much use..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 am a mother of a 12 year old boy. My so has ended up with a pimple in the left eye since yesterday. It is getting too painful. Can this eye pimple be treated with medicine or does it need to removed by some minor surgery or something? Can this pimple affect his vision?

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Hi, if it non infected pimple you do not need to worry as it will heal spontaneously. Keep hands clean, don't touch or irritate pimple.Can clean with diluted antiseptic ,avoid eyes.see for one/two day ...  Read More

I have a red mark on my nose from a pimple that I picked. Will it go away on its own, or should I treat it?

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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

Is Metrogyl Gel effective in treating acne? I am a 17 year old girl with a lot of pimples on my face. I have used the regular acne creams but they haven’t worked well so far.

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Yes metrogyl is an antibiotic cream which can be used for acne. But it is recommended that an antibiotic, be it any should it be used alone for acne as it may leaf to resistance. Kindly refer a der ...  Read More

I underwent surgery for an ingrown toenail in February 2025. The nail took around a year to grow back, but instead of growing in the correct direction, it has started growing inward again. It’s painful, and I want to avoid another surgery if possible. I have tried soaking the toe, lifting the nail, and avoiding shoes, but nothing seems to be helpi

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Kindly consult online for recurrence information ...  Read More

I have some kind of pain on the right side of this finger. Some yellow colour fuss is formed on the right side. What may be the reason and how can i treat this?

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Unable to see the pic as its not clear. Anyway Hot fomentation with boric powder two times press it although its paining so pus comes out. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5 day ...  Read More

I have lots of ingrown hairs all over my legs and hands (biceps) and back acne. And a lot of hair fall.

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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

Have been getting bumps/ingrown hair type of pimples since a while near and on my pubic area have used a bit of adaferin gel (which i previously used for acne on my face)

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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

Is there a clinic in Mumbai I can treat my recurring ingrown toenail issue and get it removed once and for all?

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Kindly book a proper consultation for better evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I am experiencing a lot of ingrown hair on my legs and hands for the past 6 months. Can you pls suggest how to get rid of it?

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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 suffering from ingrown hair in pubic area due to that itching and pain are there. Please suggest what to do?

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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

The attached are the photos of my skin condition which i have since 2-3 years now, how can i get it treated??

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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'm suffering from ingrown toenails from past 1-2 weeks and sometime it pains. Please suggest me medicines and any home remedy to cure it immediately and permanently

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

Which doctor to consult for ingrown toenail?... Should I go for general physician or dermatologist ...

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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

How do I treat the pain resulting from an ingrown toenail. Is there any medicine/spray/liquid to treat it?

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hi i developed an ingrown hair on my chin area due to waxing. Please let me know how to remove ingrown hair and treat 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

Can you please suggest some mild cream for ingrown hair. After waxing and shaving the bikini area and stomach area, I have some ingrown hair and small bumps on the skin. Please note: it isn't painful and no other symptoms.

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Use Moisturiser ...  Read More

Just noticed.. Pimples in vestibule Feeling itchy there and inside vagina and in pubic haur region.. What is this

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Yes .. three eruptions . 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 P ...  Read More

Hi! Could you please suggest a body wash that can be used for treating ingrown hair, bumpy and rough skin on body. Please note that my body skin is on the drier side.

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Please share relevant pic and consult online ...  Read More

I always get ingrown hairs when my hair grows after shaving, What creams should I use after that? Please suggest. I just want to know about skin cream for Ingrown hairs.

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I am 35 week pregnant now.i am facing ingrown toenail problem.kindly advice some ointment for relief from this.

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Noointment ...  Read More

Ingrown eyelashes are causing irritation in the eye. What is the solution? Is surgery required? What will be the cost of surgery and how to find a doctor in Bangalore?

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If very few in number - we can remove with epilation forceps But if they are more in number and lid is also inverted,we can go for surgery ...  Read More

I have developed ingrown hair near my pubic area. They have become swollen and hard. Please recommend treatment.

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U can under go laser hair removal ...  Read More

Ifi do laser hair removal in my body , will it solve the problem of ingrown hair ? Ingrown hair forms lumps and bumps and infection

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Yes it will reduce but you can also get rid of it without laser (upto 70%). Please attach images and book a direct online consultation or leave an inbox message for check up and methodology suggestio ...  Read More

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