I'm dealing with herpes and it's started to spread on my back. I'm concerned about how to keep it from spreading even more. Is it safe to wash the affected area with normal water, or should I be doing something else to care for it properly?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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yes u can wash with luke warm water and normal water.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm feeling really confused about this. One doctor suggested taking microdox lbx tablets for my pimples, which seem to help, but I've heard from other doctors that they might not be safe. What should I do?

It is a very good medicine to treat acne.Each and every medicine has its side effects so don't panic.This medicine is safe and doesn't have any debilitating side effects.

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Can I use Altris HD hair color for my white hair? Is it safe to use? Are there any side effects I should be worried about?

don't apply directly it may cause rash and recativity

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I'm dealing with moderate acne and hyperpigmentation, and my skin type is combination and acne-prone. I'm wondering if an azelaic acid suspension would be more effective for me as a gel or cream. I've tried tretinoin before, but it always causes breakouts. Right now, I'm using a 10% niacinamide serum from Minimalist, followed by aloe vera gel and tea tree oil as a moisturizer. Can you recommend something that might work better for me, other than tretinoin and isotretinoin?

gel based and See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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