I'm really worried about the dark patches on my skin because I'm pretty sure it's Acanthosis nigricans. I've heard that chemical peels and Retin A creams might help, but can they really make it go away completely? I'm curious about how effective these treatments are and whether it's worth trying them. Could you let me know if they can actually cure this or just improve it a bit?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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Kozicure cream for local application is advised for 3-6 weeks , at bedtime ,if any side-effects dermat opinion is advised .

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really curious if onion juice can actually help with reducing hair fall or if it's just a myth. Ive also got a few bald patches and heard that it might help regrow hair there. Plus, can it really blacken white hair? Im unsure how much of this is true and would love your advice.

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I have a keloid on my chest but I've never had any injuries or surgery there. Is it normal to develop one without any trauma? It doesn't hurt but I'm not sure if it's fully cured or if it could get worse over time

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