I'm really worried because my wife has this dark area right between her nose and mouth. It doesn't seem normal, and I'm not sure what it means or how to get rid of it. Could you help us understand what might be going on and what steps we should take to reduce or remove the darkness?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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That could be Fungal infection or Vitamin Deficiency,visit Dermatologist for evaluationa and appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've never had bruises like this from a blood draw before, and it's been 4 days now. They started out black and have turned dark brown, with a lot of pain and tenderness, and it seems to be getting worse. I'm even more concerned because I'm 7 weeks pregnant. Should I be worried about these huge bruises and the pain? Is this normal or should I get it checked out?

Miracle plus cream for local application, for atleast 4-6 weeks is advised.

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My relative had a hot oil spill accident and burned 25% of her legs. It's been 15 days since she's been in the hospital, and we're really worried about how long it'll take for her to recover. Can you give us some idea of the recovery time? We're feeling pretty panicked about this.

It takes really long time to heal and depends on the depth of the burns,no need to worry follow your doctor advice and give her high protein diet for a better result.

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I've been using mintop for the past 30 days and haven't noticed any side effects so far. I'm thinking about continuing it for another 3 months, but I'm a bit worried about any long-term effects. Is there anything I should be aware of when using mintop 10 foam for an extended period?

Continue all the medications as advised by the dermatologist.

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