I'm really concerned about using Practin syrup for loss of appetite. Could it actually lead to side effects like hair loss, hair whitening, or even skin blackening? Is there any truth to these worries?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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no

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Consult a Paediatrician

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a bit concerned about my baby's skincare routine. Is it safe to apply baby lotion and then use Mamaearth dusting powder on their face? I'm unsure if the combination is okay for sensitive skin. What do you advise?

Yes you can apply no problem

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I'm really worried because my 15-year-old brother just took 3 tablets of Crocin 500 mg. He's been really sad about something, and I just found out. What should I do now?

take to nearest health care centre

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I'm really concerned about my son. He's having skin itching but there aren't any rashes. He's been scratching his head, arm, behind his neck, and foot, and there hasn't been any fever or infection recently. I've noticed his appetite seems to be increasing all of a sudden, and he sometimes complains of abdominal pain. I discovered white particles in his stool, but I did deworm him last month. Right now, he's on an antihistamine. This same kind of itching happened last year, and he was advised to take Banocide syrup along with the antihistamine, and it took almost a month to clear up. I'm really worried. What could be causing this, and what should I give him for the itching and abdominal pain?

Thats Urticaria,identify the allergen and avoid it,also visit dermatologist for appropriate management

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