Hi. I have taken medications one by one. First, I had severe skin problems with pimples. I took three months of treatment, and now the pimples are cleared using medicines and creams. Second, I gained weight suddenly, and my periods became irregular. My blood test showed increased thyroid levels, so I took medicines for that. Next, I am not sure what effects these medicines may have had on me. Now I am thinking about how my skin will look as I get older after stopping these medicines. I need a suggestion to maintain my health in a good way without using any medication?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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Long term side effects vary depending on the type of medicines. Stopping after short term use usually causes no harm. Adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain skin and hormonal balance.

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Take a TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test

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