I've been noticing that my lips have gotten darker because of smoking. Could you please recommend any treatments or remedies to help return them to their natural color?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm experiencing hair fall and I'm concerned about it. My doctor recommended taking Keraglo Eva tablets. Do you think these are effective for hair fall? Are there any specific things I should know before starting them?

Yes , you can use it for a hairfall

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I'm dealing with an infection in my inner thighs near my penis, and I'm pretty sure it's fungal because the itching is really intense. I've been using itchguard for the past few days but the itch is still really bad. I'm worried and not sure what else to do. Could you suggest something to help with this constant itching?

You may have a fungal infection in the groin area. In addition to using Itchguard cream, I recommend using an antifungal cream like Clotrimazole 1% cream twice daily on the affected area for 2 weeks. Keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting clothes, and avoid scratching to prevent further irritation. If the symptoms persist or worsen, please consult a doctor for further evaluation and management.

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I'm trying to figure out whether to use hydroquinone or Melaglow cream for my skin. Is there one that's more effective or better for certain conditions? I'm a bit confused about which one might be right for me. Any advice would be really helpful!

Hydroquinone cream is more effective than melagrow cream.

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