I'm really curious about using barium sulfate soap for hair removal at home. Is it safe for the skin? I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

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Using barium sulfate soap for hair removal at home is not safe for the skin. It can cause irritation, dryness, and even chemical burns. I recommend avoiding its use and opting for safer hair removal methods such as shaving, waxing, or using depilatory creams."

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I had dengue about three months ago, and ever since, I've been losing a lot of hair. It feels like I've lost almost half of it. Can you please advise me on what I can do to stop this hair fall? I'm also really curious about whether my hair will grow back.

There are many reasons for hair fall, visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management and consume balanced diet with extra protein for better results

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I'm really worried because I'm about to get married on April 24th, and I just found out I might have a sebaceous cyst. The doctor I visited gave me some meds for a few days and said we can see how it goes. But if it doesn't improve, he mentioned maybe needing a scan. I'm kind of stressed about this, and I'm wondering if there's any way to speed things up, like with some kind of needle procedure or something to take care of it fast? Any advice would be super helpful!

Get a scan done and get it removed,as soon as possible thats the only solution for sebaceous cyst

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I'm 32 and really worried about this big patch of hair loss right in the middle of my head. It keeps getting bigger because my hair just won't stop falling out. I feel lost about how to tackle this. What should I do?

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

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