I'm a bit worried about plucking my eyebrows with tweezers. Is there any chance that it could cause blindness or other issues over time? I've been doing it for years and just started wondering if there are any long-term effects I should be concerned about. Could you shed some light on this?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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Plucking eyebrow hairs with tweezers is unlikely to directly cause blindness, but improper or frequent plucking can lead to complications, such as eye irritation, infection, ingrown hairs, or scarring; additionally, repeated plucking can cause nerve damage, leading to numbness, tingling, or eyelid drooping,

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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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I'm really confused about what's happening with my skin lately. I had a fungal infection around my waist and was taking Zyrtec tablets along with using several creams. The infection cleared up, but now every time I stop taking the Zyrtec, I start itching all over my body. When I take it again, the itching stops. Why does this keep happening?

u continue medicine

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I'm struggling with persistent irritation and itchiness in my groin area, especially after long drives in hot and humid conditions. Initially, keeping the area dry and using Candid Clotrimazole powder would help, but now it seems to have become a recurring issue. The skin's darker with some scaling, and the itchiness and burning sensation return if I skip a bath or don't use the powder every 12 hours. I'm wearing loose clothing and trying to keep the area as dry as possible, but I'm not seeing any permanent relief. What can I do to completely get rid of this problem?

That could be fungal infection which needs both oral and topical antifungal medications and personal hygiene is more important for such condition.

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