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Slight red in color in multiple small area of leg including thighs..very dry and thin not leathery at all..history of dry skin and have used steroids after consulting dermatologis Previously. Skin get wrinkle like in that area and very itchy in night..applying some moisturizer give some relief.. After itching skin look mild white like in dry scal

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Treatment depends on the severity....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

Hi, my son is 2year and 7 month. he doesn't have any allergies, not in any medication. his skin in fingers started peeling off, now in palm too. its been month. he doesn't go away. what could be the reason. we r not in winter or heavy summer. he stays home and play. often play in water before bath. using same soap and sampoo since he born. this is

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Hi For better evaluation and treatment kindly consult with skin specialist ...  Read More

Hi, I am Having a Skin Condition in my foot since years where skin is getting Darker in Colour,also if I scratch few Dead skin is also coming off the Place. I actually ignore it now I think it's serious. I don't have any other issue with it. But now the area of the Darken skin is getting Bigger And Bigger every day. Need your Opinion on this.

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There are multiple causes for facial hyperpigmentation. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans or melasma, lichen planus pigmentosus, rhiel's melasnosis, nutritional def ...  Read More

I am getting big painful pimples on the ass and on the outer layer of anal skin(which is painful when I go to washroom)... Tell me what should I do?

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The success rate of homeopathic treatment for anal fistula or fistula in ano is very good. That is because homeopathic medicines are able to cure the abscess or the infection completely. The body̵ ...  Read More

Which is the best available skin tightening ointment or cream for face. Also... ointment for reducing dark spots..sunburns on my face I was undergoing a treatment for vitiligo which required me to sit in direct sunlight for an hour daily...which resulted in dark spots and sunburn patches on my face . Plz suggest some remedy for it

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consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

I am having dryness and small acne on my face in 10 days it's getting worsen ,there is inbuilt skin acne and red patches around cheeks plz suggest me

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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

I've got bad acne and oily skin, it never goes away and it's really affecting me to the point where I don't want to leave the house

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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

I have scabies in my underarms and skin became black due to scabies ...and i have this problem most of time

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Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen with many skin diseases. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist in person to understand the problem and get it diagnosed. A proper treatment ...  Read More

I have itching on my skin due to scabies and i using permithrin lotion and soap and fusiwal m cream but not cure till now

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Please donot self treat. If you don't follow proper instructions for scabies treatment, it will recur. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advi ...  Read More

Skin tone of my face is much darker then rest of my body skin tone ( due to reaction or tanning - unknown reason) i want skin tone of my face similar to skin tone of my remaining body. As far as possible (if not thn ok) wud like to avoide surgery or injections etc and wud like something natural or atleast less harmfull and full proof . Plz help.

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There are multiple causes for hyperpigmentation. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans or melasma, lichen planus pigmentosus, rhiel's melasnosis, nutritional deficiency ...  Read More

Specialists told us that it might be lichen planus. Steroids are given by the dermatologist due to which I got boils on my body and itching in it. My skin condition is getting worse day by day . I need some good and serious advice to get rid of it.

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We can get it biopsied to confirm the diagnosis. ...  Read More

I am suffering from scabies plz suggest any medicine rashes on the skin itching is also irritated and it is more in night

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Need a clear picture of the lesions along with proper history to confirm the diagnosis and to suggest treatment. If it is scabies then your entire household might need treatment. Consult online with p ...  Read More

I had an eczema near the ankle but is now more or less cleared but the skin doesn't look normal as of now. What should I apply to have the normal akin condition back?The photo is the recent one after using Moisturex cream and steroid cream. Please suggest a medication for regular skin in that area. Thank you very much

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Light colours is due to steroid. Stop it. exposure to sun after coconut oil daily for 10 minute ...  Read More

I got scabies..I had applied Permethrin cream 2 days before..most of the itching problem is going but today I got a small white bump on my finger with little itching..and now that bump has almost gone automatically with in few hours ... Does it indicate that mites are still alive or it is fine ?

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May be secondary bacterial infection..Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I was suffering from scabies last month. I take treatment for one month I was well but after 10 days again red spots growth on my skin but this time I feel no itching on that part what will I do. Can I make sexual relations with my wife.

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U can.. For details..Do direct online consultation for detailed information ...  Read More

Hi i ve been suffering from scabies...the itching is so irritating...its itching on almost every part of my body

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Hello Nothing to worry I can write prescription for you And explain you everything about scabies ...  Read More

Gas problem / digestion problem and also skin irritations on thighs near genital area. Irritations arise after sun sets, day time no problem

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This is the case of scabies. There are some lotions are available for local application.and live in proper hygienic condition.avoid moisture on affect Ed area . ...  Read More

Skin is itching . Red spot appear on skin and genital organ with instant itching.spots appear in gap of fingers

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Kindly send the pictures for appropriate diagnosis and treatment... Also the detailed description of itching.. in chat section... Don't waste time.. ...  Read More

I've been diagnosed with scabies and i wanted to know if playing soccer would make it worse cause of the sweat and dirt around?

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No....... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Iam infected from scabies..and iam having 14 months old baby iam seeing red spots on his body is he also affected from the disease?? Should i apply premethrin to him or any another cream should refer!!!!

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No...Need to diagnose properly...Send photos...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Hi My mom has a skin condition on her foot, which is spreading day by day. I am not residing with her and a picture today of her foot. After seeing that picture I was worried and did some online search. Which lead me to think that it's psoriasis, but I am not sure. Please help me to identify the condition and options for best treatment. Please loo

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This could be psoriaisis or chronic eczema. Need more history from the patient. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

My skin has tiny red itchy bumps everywhere. From my hands to my legs, my thights, chest, genitals, and butt. My doctor said she thinks it was Scabies but didn’t seem to look closely at it or anything. I’ve applied the permethin 5 percent cream and more bumps have definitely appeared since then. I see no burrows anywhere so I’m confused. Please hel

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scabies takes time to heal.... it takes approximately two weeks for the itching to go. burrows are not visible to naked eye. ...  Read More

I'm suffering from SCABIES. I took hhmite, betonix 10 mg, permite bb bar, dewsoft. ...but I am not getting rid of itching... please suggest me a cream that I can apply only on affected area. .

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This may be improper treatment or post scabies sensitivity. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have been having itching problem . The doctor has diagnosed it as scabies. He has prescribed lindane 1% lotion and ivermectin. I have read lindane has serious side effects. Should I apply it or not . Also I have open wounds due to excessive itching and scratching

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If u have open wounds better take oral antibiotic too along with it, if u worried about lindane u can use permethrin 5% lotion or crram base. ...  Read More

I have been having several skin issues for 2 years now and I have also tried different medications but no improvement

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You forgot to.mention the problem. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I'm suffering from scabies and skin itching from last 5 to 6 years specially in winter and in night please advise me what to do. Can it become skin cancer

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Probably u r suffering from asteatotic eczema.. send photos for proper treatment ...  Read More

I have had acidity and burning sensation in my stomach from past 8 months it has resultrd in stress,anxiety and depression have got dry skin and neck and face skin has become more thinner than any other body skin Kindly help have a dark dull color kindly help to get a clear skin

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Acidity does not cause darkness of face. There are many reasons why your skin would turn dark. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are so ...  Read More

I gave been said that am affected by scabies. There are full of rashes and pimples on the body except on face, spine. Am staying in a hostel. I am advised to take medicines and ointments for a month. I am said to wash all things including bed spreads and towels in hot water and dry I'm hot sun. But am in a coimbatore area where it's cloudy al

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Without seeing it's not possible to diagnose.. send photos of affected area for proper treatment ...  Read More

How long does post Scabies stay? No new lumps are forming... But still a bit of itching.. This is post Scabies?

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HELLO, APPLY LOCALLY SCABY DIOL CREAM TILL COMPLETE CURE, AT LEAST FIVE APPLICATIONS IS NEEDED. TABLET CETRIZIN ONE AT NIGHT. FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU. O.K, BYE. ...  Read More

In my hand and in my legs I got pimples type structure called scabies as described by the local doctor. I have used some medicine after that it cured but after 10 day it starts again. So please guide me what should i do??

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If it was scabies, we need to treat properly and diagnose properly. A lot of other conditions can come as scabies. Please send photos along with detialed history using online consult option for proper ...  Read More

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