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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

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 have a pug 4yrs of age She shed a lot. How to stop de shedding? any medicine or shampoo to stop de Shedding.? Please help

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Pls give skin tonic as Nutricoat Advance 2ml/kg. Put a inj of Vit.ADE. Consult a nearest vet if persists beyond or if dog has itching also. ...  Read More

Since the last few days, the palm of my friends hand has had a lot of skin shedding. No other problems though, no itching, no pain. But hands look very bad. And surprisingly it is most visible during the afternoon and keeps reducing after sunset

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Do hair over hands and legs also fall normally? I am noticing small strands of hair on my floor and they are not of my scalp and I think they are my hair over hands and legs . So is it normally to loose hair over hands and legs ?? And what is normal range for it ?

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It depend upon severity of hair shedding. Consult directly for detailed conversation! ...  Read More

I started to use morrf5 for the past 5months. The results were okay and it reduces my hair fall to a large extent. But for the past 15days I'm loosing density in my left temple and almost my scalp is visible (still using minoxidil). Is it a shedding phase? Or some other problem?

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It could be normal hair cycle. You can experience hairloss even with minoxidil at times. ...  Read More

I am shedding around 100 - 150 hair everyday after leaving oral contraceptive pills( novelon ) Doctor gave me for pcod , and i took it last till 31 st july and since leaving i am having hairfall its been 5 months When will it stop?? I took those pills for just 2 months

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Hair loss caused by birth control pills is usually temporary. It should stop within a few months after your body gets used to the pill. Hair loss should also st ...  Read More

I am using wellgrow hair serum for my hairfall because of thyroid and pcos when I started it my hair started shedding more by how much time I will experience more shedding and when would my hairfall stop kindly explain

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Treatment depends on the grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medic ...  Read More

My cousin faced foot and hand skin problem from many year. Kindly see the attached photos to understand properly and suggest some medicines for this.

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

My younger sister gets extremely dry and red inflamed skin of her hands causing burning sensation cracks .it always happens during winter. We have used vaseline,lotions,and many Ayurvedic balms on her hand but after some time it's again back to normal. Please suggest something lotion or ointment that will cool down her inflamed skin and keep it moi

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

On my right hand a pimple always pop up on my upper side hand since thirteen years, when ever I scratch it starts spreading like Ringworm but when I was young it never spread whenever I scratched, but recently it's started popping up on elbow, I tried ringworm cream it vanish for short period but always pop up.

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Hello . I would suggest you to book a consultation with us so that it can be correctly diagnosed and treated accordingly. Since it has been a recurring problem since many years it could be ringworm in ...  Read More

I am having extremely dry skin on hands,which is visibily red in colour and rough to touch. The skin gets extremely dry on palms and top of the hands extending till wrist. No itching is present but sometimes skin stings too much and becomes painful when applying any cream. Been to a dermatologist but nothing has improved even on using topical st

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

I m having rashed scaly skin on both my hands since a month.major problem is in between the ring and smallest finger..bought a thick base moisturiser but no major improvement...the skin above the snallest finger appears to be darker than the rest.

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Hello It can be either fungal infection or scabies. Even contact dermatitis. More details required for complete diagnosis and treatment Only moisturizer bwont be helpful and other creams might be requ ...  Read More

Still there is no improvement in hand. itching, mild pain , dry skin issue. When she took medicine itching is not there. Plz suggest. Image and prescription is attached for reference.

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

I don't know if it's continous use of sanitizer or what but my hands skin is peeling , please tell me a solution what shall I do to prevent it . Photos are attached

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Use a moisturiser twice daily. You can also visit my clinic in Delhi for treatment ...  Read More

I can see skin of hands palm is dry from around a year. Dryness is not going away. Please suggest something.

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

I am getting skin rash on my both hands knucles. Left hand is mostly affected. Please suggest some treatment for this issue.

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This is eczema. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Some type of skin allergy that has affected three of my finger on the right hand. It starts burning when eating some spicy food using that hand. Sometimes due to dry weather these fingers become dry and start itching and cutting. This exists since almost three years. There are lines on those fingers and the fingerprints are lost. Otherwise it usual

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It can be due to dryness or may be allergy to hand wash / sanitizers ...  Read More

Skin is getting hard and then getting removed on all the fingers and palm of right hand. I took some medicine from medical store and applied KetoScalp cream, but it didn't helped a bit.

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Hello. This seems to be eczema. So antifungal will not help. Kindly do a detailed discussion with history to help you further. ...  Read More

My mother having red marks as per the screenshot on the hand skin. My mother is taking medicine for sugar and BP currently.tell me the reason of these marks and prescribed medication. Thanks

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CLONATE ointment apply twice daily on the affected areas for 4 weeks ...  Read More

Gum sheding only 1 tooth which medicine to recover my gum. And how to clean my téeth means which medical toothpaste to back whitening I have use colgate whitning but this toothpaste givee only 30% result.

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I feel may be you are brushing too hard like using more force while brushing.. secondly check is there any yellow deposits ( calculus ) on the back side of the tooth ? If yes then do brushing 2 times ...  Read More

I have red and brownish skin patched and red bumps over my hand sometime they filled with pus what is the diagnosis and treatment (Dx and Rx)

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis Wash hands with Cetaphil cleansing lotion always CLONATE F cream apply on concerned areas twice daily for 2 weeks ...  Read More

Skin allergy and itching on both hands. I am suffering from this since October 2019 , images of my both hands skin condition is attached please suggest me what type of allergy is it and what should I do. Thank you

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Hello ,thanks for your health query on Practo. The rashes over your hands are of Eczema ,that may be caused by both internal as well as external factors. External factors includes frequent washing of ...  Read More

Hi! I've been experiencing this since yesterday! My right hand is shedding skin. I've tried applying lotion thinking it might be because of dryness. Please help me out! Thank you!

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Hi..there may be numerous causes for this. Have your household wet work increased recently??? In Covid era, this may also be due to increased use of alcohol based sanistisers. Can u share me your affe ...  Read More

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