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

General Practitioner

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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 been using Skin Shine cream and soap for about two months, but I'm planning to stop now. I'm worried about what might happen to my skin when I do. Could there be any side effects or changes that I should be prepared for?

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I recently visited a dermatologist because I'm experiencing hair fall. They prescribed me these dutamax 0.5mg tablets, and I'm a bit concerned. Are these safe to use, and do they have any side effects I should know about? I came across something that mentioned it might change libido, and that worries me. Can you give me some insight into this?

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