I'm really struggling with an acne problem that I've been dealing with for what feels like forever, maybe 6 or 7 years. It's super frustrating because just when I think it's gone, it comes back again. Right now, my doctor has me on tretiva 30 mg, and it seems to be helping a lot. But I'm worried about whether there are any negative effects of taking tretiva. Can you give me some insight into what I should watch out for?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

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2+ Yrs

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side effects include nausea, headache etc , continue all the medications ..

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Consult a Dermatologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been experiencing some itching on the inner part of my penis and noticed some red spots. This started yesterday morning. What could this be and what should I do about it?

That could be STD visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm feeling this really intense pain in my forehead and left eye since yesterday, and a couple of days ago, I got a pimple on my left eyebrow. Could they be related? Its quite uncomfortable, and Im not sure what to do. Any idea what might be going on?

give hot fomentation to the left eye . reduce screen time

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I'm a 23-year-old guy and I've been noticing I've been losing hair more than usual lately. My dad's side doesn't have great hair either, but he's not bald yet. I've given minoxidil a shot but it didn't really help. My hair density is super low right now, but my hairline is still intact. Is a hair transplant my only option? Or am I too young to go down that road?

Hair transplant may not be the immediate or only solution for you. Consider medical treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or PRP first, as they can slow or even reverse hair loss. You are not too young for a transplant, but its usually best to wait until your hair loss pattern is more stable.

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