I'm dealing with jock itch, and it's made the skin on my inner thighs darker. I'm concerned about getting my natural skin tone back and was wondering if there's a specific cream for this. Is using something like Kojic acid cream effective for both treating the itch and lightening the skin, or should I be looking for something else? Any advice would be really helpful!

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

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2+ Yrs

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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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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been experiencing a really concerning amount of hair loss over the past few months. It seems like almost 200-300 hairs are falling out every day, and it all started after I got married. Before that, my hair was really healthy and strong. I'm sending a photo showing today's hair fall. Can you suggest what I should do? I'm quite worried.

That could be due to change in androgens or diet pattern,consume balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyle, visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management.

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I'm 25 and dealing with hair thinning and bald patches. My dermatologist suggested PRP and minoxidil for about 3-6 months. I've read that when you stop using minoxidil, the hair gains disappear. So why would the doctor recommend it for a short period? Will all the hair I get from PRP and minoxidil just fall out once I stop using minoxidil after a short time?

Thats not true,follow your doctors advice and consume protiene rich food

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I've been having an issue since I used Veet hair removal cream on my bikini area. It's been really itchy and I'm pretty sure I've got ringworms now. What can I do to deal with this, and should I be worried about using hair removal creams down there in the future?

use antibiotics.

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