I'm really worried about this painful thing that hasn't gone away in a week. Is there any chance it could be cancer? What should I do?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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I understand your concern, and Im here to help. Painful lumps lasting over a week are usually not cancer, but they could be an infection, cyst, or another condition needing attention. Please see a doctor promptly for an examination and proper treatment.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been getting a lot of skin warts on my face, hands, and other parts of my body, and now my wife and kids are getting them too. Could this be contagious from me? What are some good home remedies to try, and if it gets worse, would surgery be an option?

Laser removal best option

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I recently lost a lot of hair, and I think it might be due to some heat boils on my scalp. Is it really possible for hair loss to happen because of this? I'm really worried if my hair will grow back and how long that might take. Also, what kind of treatment would you recommend for this issue?

Yeah you get your hair back observe for 3 months if its not happening visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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I'm noticing these flat red spots on my hands, arms, and feet for the past month. They don't itch or hurt, but I'm a bit worried about what they could be. Can you help me figure out what's going on?

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