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I have Asthma from my childhood (inherited from maternal side). Can my child (in future) inherit this disease from me?

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My wife is 45-years old and has recently been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease. We’ve been told that it was transmitted through her father’s genes. I am highly curious to know how Huntington’s was inherited and what the exact process was. Can an expert in this field inform me how is Huntington’s disease inherited?

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If any of your wife's parents had the disease,it is likely to get inherited to her.It is autosomal recessive disease ...  Read More

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I have skin problem Pityriasis Linchenoids Chronica.... Ayurvedic doctor suggested me to do Virechana... After that I will continue medicine....can Ayurveda cure my Skin disorder

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Cannot comment on Ayurveda. But Dermatologist can definetly treat you. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

My kid who is 6 has been having a skin disorder for months which can be found on the knee, the back part of the thighs, the joint between the lower leg and upper part of the foot, ankle, elbows and recently on the face.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Please send a picture of same. Without that I can't correlate ...  Read More

Skin disorder as well near to my chin and it's black in color which doesn't compliment my wheatish complexion. I have tried every way to get rid if it . but didn't get proper solutions

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ...  Read More

Solid pockets on elbow skin which are non itchy Should i consult to doctor or it is a general disorder

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You are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send morephotos of the affected area, by dir ...  Read More

My father has alopecia totalis. I am 29 and was suffering for make pattern baldness before I had hair transplant done. My query is that my father’s condition where he has no hair in his entire body, will myself or my future kids also inherit the same by any chance?

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No chance of inheriting.no need to worry. ...  Read More

I have skin complexion problem. Its dry and patchy. Due to sun rays dark patches occurs on my face and skin tone becomes uneven and rashy. I have tried so much medication to get rid of this problem but could not find any solution. Please suggest how to get fair and blemish free skin without any side effects. Also let me know if it is due to some bl

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First of all dry skin is more prone to tanning and uneven skin tone over the time as compared to oily skin. So it is always important to use three basic things according to your skin type..a good face ...  Read More

I have developed a strange skin disorder. On my left index finger there is a patch that looks like a wound but hasn't healed in a long time. It started as a corn or bruise. It has started to worry me now as I have noticed the same starting to develop on the thumb of the same hand. I am attaching pictures for reference.

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These are warts. Needs to be Burned off with laser. ...  Read More

Hi I am 38 year old male currently having some issues in my eye sight. I have been diagnosed with a condition called as retinitis pigmentosa. My grandfather in his late years had some eye sight problem but we are not aware of what was the diagnosis. Can this Retinitis pigmentosa be inherited?

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Hello I can be inherited ...  Read More

Hey, i have been experiencing severe itching after bath whether it's cold water in summer or hot in winter and it lasts upto 15-20mins and sometimes more. I have been facing this problem from last 7-8 years. In starting i took a treatment from Dermat and as per blood tests my Eosinophils levels are high which he said the reason for this issue but

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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

Iam HbD punjab trait and wife is beta thalassemia MINOR, is there any chance that baby may inherit thalassemia MAJOR or sickel cell, or any other life threatening blood disorder.

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A type of haemoglobinopathy risk is there. Not sickle cell though. Need counselling pre-conception. All the best. J G R S ...  Read More

Is having alot of skin prob is sign of having less iron or unpure blood ... Can i take safi Or dexaorgane ... How to increase iron level nd reduce skin prob Also is skin disease inherited

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What skin problem.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hi my skin is going dried with wrinkles little bit going dark day by day which is making me to look older.

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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

What causes your skin to look like mosquito bites, but really are not? Some have turned into sores from scratching them. I tch constantly on my arms, legs, back, and buttocks. Can you tell me what causes this?

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Hello. It could be anything, from an allergic reaction.... to bites by bed bugs. Please consult ...  Read More

So I am brown but I have just one big patch on my shoulder that's a much darker colour and it stands out a lot if I take my shirt off, I think it might be pigmentation, is there anyway I can get rid of it? Nowhere else on my body just one huge patch on my shoulder connecting to the chest area, that's the only place I get spots also on my patch on

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Probably its naevus..Need to see before starring treatment...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Is evion capsules are safe to take ? I am taking it for quite some time now to improve my skin elasticity. I have heard that high doses can leads to death . Is it true?

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Not to worry..But more specific medicine required...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have skin infection on my knee last 2 months, symptoms like blisters, itch,redness

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Could be fungal infection. Contact Dermatologist. ...  Read More

I am surfing from skin disorder may be fungal infiction in my face from around 5 days.For treatment at home,I used to apply KZ tube and had taken intraconazole but I didn't experienced that my disinfection is decresing please help!!

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It may not be fungal infection. Donot self treat. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

My skin is getting dark and have dark spots on my face... ..which cream is good for me???me currently using olay natural white BT its not reducing dark spots

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Can you please upload your pics so that i can guide you in proper way. Do you have problem of pimples too. Try to use sunscreen of good brand twice daily in morning ...  Read More

Recurrent skin rashes on chest, armpits,abdomen in spite of application of "SURFACE SN"ointment.

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If you continue using surfaz sn cream, it will cause serious and permanent damage to the skin like steroid atrophy and stretch makes becuase it contains strong steroid. Please stop it. Please call me ...  Read More

Hi ..i am badly going through my worse skin problems.that are mostlt white heads and black heads on my full face.not only this even pimples are so annoying.its not new, im suffering nearly ten years ago.went to many doctors but worthless. Their medicine increased my facial hairs. If someone can help plz ...help me.im feeling so low esteemed nd less

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Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets and creams. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, ta ...  Read More

When I was young mosquito bites would lead to red spots on my skin and now they have left behind the scars. I have visited quite a few doctors but none of their medicines work

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Hi There are a lot of treatment options for scars available as of today. The treatment depends on the duration of scar and facilities available. The advance treatment option includes Fractional CO2 la ...  Read More

My face and neck has became much more darker than my body. Any skin lightning facial or any cosmetic , even sunscreen worsens the condition and my skin becomes even more darker. My skin type is dry. I am having proper amount of water everyday. I even tried home remedies like turmeric face pack, but it also has the same effect.

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This description sounds like acanthosis nigricans. This is a condition where your skin​ folds like underarms, neck and face becomes dark. It is either genetic or due to sedantry lifestyle and ov ...  Read More

I’ve been facing this skin problems from last two years. I consulted many doctors but no one helped my skin comes out and gives out blood and some liquidation my skin has turned out black and gives me lots of boils and itchiness

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Hi thanks for the query..please send some clinical photographs..you can send on Practo direct.thank you. ...  Read More

I am having trouble with Vitiligo Skin disease from close 17 years now and it spread almost 60% of the body... I tried UNANI, Homeopathy, Olopathy but none of them can help me. Please advise if this disorder can be treated with 100% results?

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Vitiligo is an immune system mediated skin disease which can be brought into remission by certain medications and life style changes. Now it is believed to be a multisystem disorder that can have othe ...  Read More

He is having ellergies all over his legs and spreading body and hands need skin specialist near nizampet

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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

I have a skin condition I'm not sure what's it called, whether it's dermatitis or psoriasis. I have been using flucort h cream for some time and then I started using halovate f as per my family doctor consulted. It helps a little but but the problem is not cured properly , still there are black patches on my thigh and hip region and it itches somet

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Please post a picture. It will be helpful for diagnosis. ...  Read More

My friend had some skin problem. 5 years back and those spots were left behind her skin. after 5 years she again had those spotss and again the same blackish spots is left. I am attaching the pictures first a small bump is delvelop which is itchy after few days that bump chnges color and stays on their. I want to know what is the problem. And shou

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Greetings. Please note : 1. The photos are not very clear 2. This could be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation - primarily due to ?lichen planus 3. see a qualified dermatologist near you for adequate ...  Read More

I have tiny, rough bumps in patches on my skin. They aren't itchy or hurt but they rough patches of tiny, white acne-like bumps. Like hard dots in a group and get inflamed at times. What is this? Is this serious? What treatment can I take for this?

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Greetings. Where exactly in your body do you see these.? These could be keratosis pilaris. These are like projections of dead skin and feels like white heads. You should first see a qualified dermatol ...  Read More

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