I'm a bit concerned about using Tretiva 20. I've been taking it for the last 10 days, and instead of getting better, my acne has actually gotten worse. Is this normal? Why could this be happening?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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that will help in healing acne but in your case it looks like acne vulgaris which needs antibiotic treatment, visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with scabies all over my body for the past month and a half, and it's affecting areas like my penis and testis too. It's really uncomfortable, and I'm wondering what steps I should take to get some relief. What should I do, and how can I effectively treat this?

take cetrizine ,permethrine,ivermectin and crotorax cream for 5 days

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I'm using permethrin cream for scabies and I've already applied it once over my body. Should I put it on again soon, or is it better to wait a few days before reapplying? Should it be applied continuously or is there a certain timeline to follow? I'm just not sure how often I should be using it.

apply for some days

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I'm really worried because since last night the glans of my penis has become swollen, and now the foreskin can't cover it. It's like the swollen part is sticking out past the foreskin. The sensitivity is intense and it's painful whenever I touch it. How long should I expect this swelling to last?

Surgeon opinion.

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