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I have been experiencing skin shedding near my genitals for over a week or so. Also it's been itchy and patches can be seen easily.

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets al ...  Read More

From my nose and lips my skin is shedding also I am having white patches arond my mouth and chin...what should I take(medicine)...it is due to fungal infection?

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing skin shedding around nose.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the af ...  Read More

MY ACHLIEELES TENDON IS SLIGHTLY SORE, COMES AND GOES FO PAST ALMOST MONTH ..AND SHEDDING SKIN IN SAME LOCATION, WHAT IS THIS?

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Rule out arthritis and skin problems ...  Read More

I've been having excessive skin shedding spreading all over my body which started in February 2017, prior to that I just had dry skin which could be taken care of with moisturizer and it itches a lot.

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Use corneum lotion twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic f ...  Read More

Scrotum skin is shedding dry skin. It was very itchy at first. Applied adsorb. Now not itchy but a patch is shedding flaky skin . No pain. i had applied coconut advanced parachute oil( with gold apparently).i have good hygiene. Currently applying otc medication "FOURDERM"

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Do not steroids OTC.it will harm ur skin. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ...  Read More

I have had a circular dark brown mole on my leg since childhood, which has very gradually increased in size from a pin head to about 5mm in diameter. The skin over the mole has started to look funny and sheds periodically and there's a mild occasional tingling or stretchy sensation around the mole. Could this be malignant?

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According to your description, no it's not seems a malignant, Mild itching can be there as seasonal variations Increase in size may be as you growth it happens Picture will clarify further. ...  Read More

My skin from the palms is shedding. Please see the attached photo. This is not related to any cosmetic product related allergy. I also have thyroid, but I am taking the medicines. Please advise, if this is related to thyroid or some vitamin deficiency.

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Hi Can't open the photograph you uploaded. But peeling of skin can also occur normally during summer. Apply moisturiser twice daily for few days and if it doesn't improve then Visit a dermatologist to ...  Read More

I recently (a week ago) visited beach for vacation. For last two days my skin color has changed to red and had started to peel off. Pretty sure it's dead skin. Is this normal?

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Hi This query is already answered an hour back. Regards Dr Vijay Adhe, Eternis Skin & Hair Clinic, Pune. www.eternisclinic.com ...  Read More

I recently (a week ago) visited beach for vacation. For last two days my skin color has changed to red and had started to peel off. Pretty sure it's dead skin. Is this normal?

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Hi Redness is because of sunburn and as you rightly said dead skin layer is peeling now. Protect yourself from further sun exposure and apply a good moisturiser twice daily. Next time you plan your h ...  Read More

My grand mother aged about 71 years she was effected with low sugar problem and after getting treated for that she started shedding her skin badly her complexion turned totally fair from dark black, just now i could see some cracks , i think bleeding my start any immediate first aid

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It's xerosis.. Send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I had severe hairloss in jan 2025(burnout,stress, severe anxiety,humiliation constant breakdown-resulted in recur of mental health disease along with severe hormonal imbalance) I had thick long hair extending beyond waist back then. Then following the stress,i cut it till my cheeks(january 2025). I have had multiple meds hair serum since then-my ha

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Hello doctor can you tell me which deficiency in the body causes whole body hair shedding I m shedding from whole body scalp beard moustache armpit chest pubic hair help me and tell which deficiency causes this ?

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I'm noticing more hair shedding these days everytime i comb. Recently I've lost weight and have mild deficiency of iron and b12. I want to check what's happening so I can take next step. Help please. Attaching photos of scalp and hair after hairwash.

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Madam/ Sir, My wife has been suffering with Skin itching in her hands and legs. After itching some round spots also appear. We visited the dermatologist today and Dr. Madam prescribed Dazit 10 ( Desloratadine 10 mg) for 10 days ( three times a day) & Anti itching lotion. We are in the pregnancy planning phase. So it is safe during pregnancy? K

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Yes it’s safe ...  Read More

Madam / Sir, My wife has been suffering with Skin itching in her leg and hands from the last 3 days. After itching some round spots also appear at some places. We visited a dermatologist today. She prescribed Dazit 10 tablets for 10 days that contains Desloratadine BP 10 mg & Aquasoft CV cream for allergy. We are in a phase of pregnancy pla

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You need derma consultation ...  Read More

Hi Doctors Please find the attached picture I'm having a skin rash in my left hand very recently. Let me want to know the cause and treatment for it

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It is just a bruise maybe due to some trauma Kindly consult for proper examination and treatment. ...  Read More

Sudden left hand finger skin getting some dry spots , sometimes eaching occurs, after scratching the skin white liquid comes out, Slowly slowly area of affected region increasing day by day , Please suggest me best medicine/lotion for this

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the complete treat ...  Read More

My hands skin burn due to hot tea . Is there any solution to remove dark patch.

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Can help you,, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My hand looks extremely different from the rest of the body; and it becomes extremely dry and covered with brown scaly patches. Please tell me the skin condition, and will it spread to the rest of the body?

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Both of my hands have scaly brown patches, while the area below the wrist, and the rest of my body are smooth (as shown on attached photo). What skin condition is this? Is there a cure?

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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

Started viropil pep medicine after exposure at 68 hours correct and 23 days medicine taken Exactly at same time evening 6pm When I stop medicine then from 12th day both hand forearm skin feeling burning type and no redness & no rash - Its Hiv Symptom ? My exposure I try to insert Penis in vagina with out condom but penis in vagina no enter and

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Answered lot of time. U r safe with pep. ...  Read More

I have been using minoxidil for beard since 2 years with great results around 6 months back I increased the dosage which has caused telogen effluvium after which i visited a dermatologist who has diagnosed me with aga but I never had that problem 6 months ago is it really aga or shedding makes it look like it there is no real decrease in density of

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Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

Pls advice, My left hand in between elbow and wrist skin itches and has become a bit darker than other skin. This problem I have had for quite a long time. I have been using home remedies for the same but couldn't control the same.

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Eat healthy and more water Apply moisturizer and sunscreen Required more details of it ...  Read More

Skin alergy in the entire body since last week, what I have to do now. It eaching badly in body and hand

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Bumps, rashes and skin shedding on my penis head for last 2 months. It comes and go itself but for last 2 months it's remain same. I have HSV 1 in Genital area. If I take aciclovir 400 mg and apply same ointment, is it safe or is there any side effects? If I have an outbreak then what should I do?

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I have a dry skin issue on my hand for the last one year. Initially, I thought I might be sensitive to dish wash liquid or hand wash liquid, so I changed both of them. I tried wearing gloves while washing utensils, but I could not see any improvement. I have also clicked a picture of my hand. Please let me know what should I 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

Hi Dr, My hands finger skin is not soft and my foot skin is getting dry and Sometimes itching also. When I rub my footstep dry skin is getting out in powder form

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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

5 year old boy his hand is skin problem please see this photo and pain please see this photo what is this

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

Hello doctor My wife is 29 years old, once she started itching on body 1 or 2 months later, a small white patch appeared on her hand and gradually it's increased 7cm. The doctor suggested we take a Skin biopsy, I am attaching a skin biopsy report here, kindly help us to know what exactly happened here and I assume that it's not vitiligo based on th

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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

Hi doctor, I am 36 year old female... For the past couple of days I am experiencing skin rash kind on the hand ..only below knuckles ..could you please what it could be.(Attached image) Regards Radha

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Will improve with medication in few days Consult online for further management ...  Read More

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