How long does it take to grow hair 12 inches?

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Dr Chandra P

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It's hard to say how fast your hair grows since it depends on lot of factors like nutrition, hormones etc but on an average hair grows half inch per month

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I'm dealing with acne and after talking to a doctor, I began using Acnestar Clindamycin Nicotinamide. I've been on this for about a week now, but my acne seems to be getting worse instead of better. What should I do?

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I've got a mark on my face from some stitches and I'm really hoping it can be removed. Could you please let me know if that's possible and what the options might be? I'm quite concerned about it.

Stitch marks on the face can be challenging to completely remove, but various treatments can help minimize their appearance; consider consulting a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for options like: topical silicone gel or sheeting, steroid injections, laser therapy, microneedling, or chemical peels to help flatten and fade the scars.

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I've noticed my hair is really dry, and I'm trying to avoid shampoos with too many chemicals. Do you have any suggestions for a good shampoo that might help with this? I'm a bit unsure about what to look for and would appreciate some advice.

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