I've been prescribed androanagen tablets and Tugain 5 solution for my hair loss, and I'm really worried after reading online that androanagen might lower testosterone levels, cause breast development, and reduce sex drive. Is this stuff true? Are there any other side effects I should know about?

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I've got this small hard lump in my cheek under the skin. You can't really see it, but I can feel it when I touch it. I went to the doctor, and they mentioned it might be pus or fat-filled and suggested I take Augmentin. Do you think this is normal? Could it be a lipoma?

every thing is normal

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Can the side effects of using Penderm Plus be permanently resolved? I'm really worried because I've got red patches and dryness on my face from it. How long might it take for these to go away completely? Any suggestions would be super helpful.

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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I've been dealing with a dry foreskin for the past week, and it's been getting itchy when I touch it. It seems to behave normally after I wash it, but every morning, I notice the dry skin is peeling off. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?

Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or black in colour.. Treatment depending on the type and severity.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it..As it has to be differentiated from eczema, bacterial and viral infection,

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