I'm experiencing some dryness on the head of my penis. I decided to try using coconut oil to help with the dryness. Is coconut oil a good choice for this, or should I be considering something else?

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Oily scalp can clog the hair follicles, trap dust and may lead to some itching, infections which inturn can cause hair loss.

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I'm eating a lot of non-veg food every day, and I'm noticing my body feels hotter because of it. It's leading to pimples popping up on my chest and shoulders. Do you have any advice on how to change my diet to cool down my body? Are there any medications that could help clear these pimples up more quickly?

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I've been dealing with exfoliative cheilitis and my lips are really damaged - even had surgery but it didn't fully help. What kind of cream would you recommend for healing the skin?

For exfoliative cheilitis, consider using tacrolimus ointment, petroleum jelly, or lanolin-based creams. Avoid lip licking and maintain hydration.

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