I'm 26 and I've noticed that I have no beard on my cheeks, and my mustache grows only slightly. I'm really hoping to find a way to grow both a beard and mustache. Can you suggest any medicines or other methods that might help with this?

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I've been prescribed 5 mg of Tretiva for my acne, and I'm wondering if that's enough to keep breakouts at bay over the next 20 days. I'm nervous it might not be enough. Any insights?

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I've noticed that the skin on my finger joints and knuckles is really rough and dark. It's not dry or anything, but the texture feels different from the rest of my skin. I'm kind of worried about why that might be happening. Could there be specific reasons for this?

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I've suddenly developed a weird reaction to anything sour. Whenever I eat sour foods, my lips become super dry and chapped, and then they start swelling and get this red rash. It's so frustrating, and I don't know what could help this. Have you ever seen something like this, and what should I do to manage it?

Consider consulting an allergist or dermatologist to determine the specific acid(s) causing the reaction; in the meantime, avoid sour foods and products containing citric acid, malic acid, or tartaric acid; apply topical creams or ointments like petroleum jelly, aloe vera,

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