I went to see a dermatologist, and she put me on finasteride 1 mg twice a week. I'm really nervous about the side effects since its connected to the endocrine system. What do you think I should do?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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No need to worry,you can use it and neglect about the side effects, follow your doctor advice

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm dealing with scrotal eczema and the cream my doctor prescribed is only available at his clinic; it's really pricey and rarely found at local pharmacies. Could you recommend an alternative that I might find more easily and affordably?

Candid cream for local application , tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient..

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I'm really struggling with a lice issue and it's becoming overwhelming. What's the best shampoo or lotion to deal with this? I'm desperate for a solution that actually works and would love some guidance.

For treating a lice infestation, I recommend using **Nix** (Permethrin) shampoo or **Rid** (Piperonyl butoxide and Pyrethrum extract) shampoo. Follow the instructions on the packaging for proper application. Additionally, make sure to comb out the dead lice and nits from the hair using a fine-toothed comb.

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I've got around 13 to 15 lipomas on my hand and I'm really hoping to find a natural way to treat them without surgery. Are there any effective home remedies or lifestyle changes that might help shrink or get rid of them? I'm a bit worried about going under the knife and would prefer a gentler approach if possible. What options do I have?

No proven natural cure for lipomas; only surgery removes them‚Äîmonitor if small and non-painful.

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