I've been seeing these black lines on my fingernail for the past few weeks and it seems like they're getting thicker and wider. I'm not sure if this is something to be worried about with my health or if it's just nothing. Should I be concerned?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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no

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Answered 25/07/2025

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I've just started using Kojivit Plus and Ceramide for my skin, and I'm really hopeful about seeing some improvements. Could you let me know how long it generally takes before I might notice any results?

3-6 weeks.

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I've been getting these red rashes on my inner thighs and around the vaginal area, and they're really itchy. It seems like it's spreading to other parts of my body. Could you recommend any medicines or creams that could help with this and let me know how long I should use them for?

visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm dealing with acne on my face and my doctor had prescribed some Adaplec cream along with an antibiotic pill, but I can't remember the name of the pill and unfortunately, the doctor isn't available right now. Could someone help me figure out which antibiotic pill might have been prescribed for treating acne?

Azithromycin.

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