I'm losing a lot of hair lately and it's really starting to worry me. Can you help me figure out what's going on and what I can do to stop it? I'd really appreciate some advice on this soon.

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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Minoxidil 5. for local application ,once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised, tab finasteride 5 mg once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been noticing these white patches appearing on my face, and it's really starting to concern me. It's like they're only showing up on my face, and I really want to understand what's causing them. Plus, I'd really appreciate some guidance on how I can treat them. Any advice would be super helpful!

The white patches on your face could be due to various reasons such as vitiligo, pityriasis versicolor, eczema, or contact dermatitis; to determine the exact cause and suitable treatment, consult a dermatologist

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I've been dealing with jock itch for about a month now and nothing seems to help. I've tried using itch guard but it just doesn't seem to be doing the trick. What else can I do to get some relief?

candid cream for local application , tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient..

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Is Perato gel cream good for acne and pimple marks? I've got a lot of pimples and black spots, and their marks are just so frustrating. Could you please let me know if Perato gel would be a good option for my skin?

Yes you can use it no problem,but there are many other good treatments for your concern,visit Dermatologist for approprpiate management

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