I'm a bit concerned about this hard lump that's been on my left cheek for about two years now. It's about the size of half a small potato, and while it's not painful, I'm worried about what it could be. Any thoughts on what might be going on?

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I'm dealing with frequent hair fall and complete hair loss, and my scalp now looks bald. There's no dandruff, but its smooth and shiny like a cricket ground, and Im really struggling with confidence because of it. Its something that runs in my family, but I desperately want to get back a full volume of hair. Can you offer any advice on treatments or solutions that might help restore my hair?

, this condition is androgenic alopecia..treatment depends on staging ..early stages can be treated with medication like minoxidil finasteride and other medications like supplements. PRP sessions help as adjunct procedure along with medical management or hair transplantation .advanced stages like yours may need hair restoration..plz consult nearest hair specialist of dermatologist for further details

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Can someone recommend a good plastic surgeon in Delhi for scar treatment? I've had these scars since childhood and really want to find a reliable doctor to help me out

apollo hospital.

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I've got acne scars on both of my cheeks and still get some acne too. Can you recommend a good night cream that might help with reducing these scars and acne?

clinsol gel for local application is advised..

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