I have a pyogenic granuloma on my scalp and I'm really worried about it. Can this be treated without surgery? Also, is there any chance this could be a type of cancer? I'd really appreciate some clarity on this.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A pyogenic granuloma may not be harmful, but it can certainly disrupt daily life‚Äîespecially if it bleeds frequently or is in a tricky location. Fortunately, there are effective treatments available, and with the right care, healing is usually straightforward.

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I'm a 28-year-old woman, 5 feet tall and weighing 48 kg. Lately, I've been feeling like insects are crawling all over my body, and it's worse when I'm working in water. I have no known allergies or other major health issues, and I don't smoke or drink. I've been on homeopathy medicine, but it's not helping. Plus, I've been experiencing pain in my joints. Could you help me figure out what's going on?

That's unusual, visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm dealing with a psoriasis issue that I've had for about 15 years now, and it flares up only during the winter. I've never tried any medication because it usually disappears when summer comes around. It's a flaky kind of psoriasis. Could you please recommend any new treatments or medications that I should consider?

Vist dermatologist for appropriate management

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I've been using a soap with gold, glutathione, and kojic acid for a while now, but I'm not sure if it's okay to use it long-term. Also, I'm confused about which skin whitening cream would work best for me. Could you help me figure this out?

Continue same treatment as adised by the dermatologist.

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