I'm really concerned because I've been experiencing itchy, swollen, and crunchy skin on my breast for about 10 to 15 days now. Whenever I scratch the area, it sometimes starts bleeding. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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1+ Yrs

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I have a sebaceous cyst on my lower back that sometimes causes pain. What treatment options are available, and if surgery is the only choice, how big is the procedure? Will I need stitches?

its small procedure.

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I'm looking for a face wash that's safe and gentle for my 9-year-old. She spends all day at school, and I want to make sure her skin is taken care of since it's quite delicate at her age. Any recommendations on what would be best for her sensitive skin?

yes

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I've been on Perfectil for a couple of months now as part of my PRP treatment for thinning hair. I think it's helping, but I've suddenly gotten a lot of acne, which I've never had before. Could Perfectil be causing this, and should I keep taking it? What would you advise?

Continue same treatment.

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