Question 1

I've been masturbating about once a week for the past eight years, but in the last four months, I've been experiencing this itching all over my body, especially on my face, chest, stomach, and thighs every time I do. It started out lasting just a day, but now it can persist for a week or more. What could be causing this, and what kind of medication or treatment might help?

Accepted Answer

Despite normal TMT, ECG, blood tests, and chest X-ray, you're experiencing persistent pain in your left arm and chest. Consider the following potential causes:

*Musculoskeletal Issues*

1. *Costochondritis*: Inflammation of the cartilage connecting ribs to the breastbone, causing chest pain.
2. *Muscle strain*: Overuse or injury to muscles in your chest, shoulder, or arm.

*Gastrointestinal Issues*

1. *Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)*: Stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus, causing chest pain.
2. *Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)*: Conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can cause chest pain.

*Cardiovascular Issues*

1. *Microvascular angina*: Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, causing chest pain.
2. *Pericarditis*: Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, causing chest pain.

*Other Possible Causes*

1. *Anxiety or stress*: Tension and stress can cause muscle tightness, leading to chest and arm pain.
2. *Hypothyroidism*: An underactive thyroid gland can cause muscle pain and weakness.
3. *Vitamin deficiencies*: Deficiencies in vitamins like B12 or D can cause muscle pain and weakness.

*Next Steps*

1. *Consult a cardiologist*: Rule out any underlying cardiovascular issues.
2. *Gastrointestinal evaluation*: Investigate potential gastrointestinal causes with a gastroenterologist.
3. *Musculoskeletal evaluation*: Consult an orthopedic specialist or a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) doctor to assess musculoskeletal issues.
4. *Stress management*: Engage in stress-reducing activities like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises.

Question 2

I've been dealing with seborrheic dermatitis for about six months and have noticed I've lost almost 40% of my hair density. The hair loss stopped when I started treating the seborrhea, so I'm pretty sure that's what's behind it. My symptoms were mostly just bad dandruff, no itching or redness. Do you think my hair will grow back?

Accepted Answer

Dermat opinion

Question 3

I started losing my hair after having COVID and it seemed to settle for a bit, but now its back and even worse. My doctor told me to use 1 ml of minoxidil twice a day and also suggested using 1 ml of a racine pro hair serum, which also contains minoxidil, once a day. I'm a bit worrieddoes using these together make sense? Is it safe to have the extra minoxidil from the serum too?

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

I've been dealing with a severe rash on my hips for the last three months, and it seems to be spreading quickly to the front of my body too. Could you suggest any easy and quick remedies to help get rid of it?

That could be fungal infection which needs both oral and topical antifungal medications and personal hygiene is more important for such condition.

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