I'm 16 and I've noticed my lips have become really dark, like almost black. I don't smoke or anything. They used to be a nice rosy color when I was a kid, and I'm not sure how or when they changed. It's kind of worrying now because I think it looks unhealthy. How can I get my lips back to their rosy shade?

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm 16 and my face looks small compared to my body since I'm 5'11. Is there any natural way to make my face appear bigger without using makeup or surgery?

Facial bone growth stops after puberty; appearance may be enhanced with grooming, posture, or cosmetic fillers‚Äînot surgery at your age.

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I recently visited a dermatologist because I'm experiencing hair fall. They prescribed me these dutamax 0.5mg tablets, and I'm a bit concerned. Are these safe to use, and do they have any side effects I should know about? I came across something that mentioned it might change libido, and that worries me. Can you give me some insight into this?

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I'm 26 and currently not married. A doctor gave me a prescription for Finalo tablets and Morre 5 lotion, and I've been hearing about possible side effects from Finalo, especially concerning impotence. I'm curious, if that happens, is it something that can be reversed after I'm done with the treatment?

No need to worry low dose of finasteride would not cause impotency and it's reversible if at all you face issues.

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