I've been using minoxidil for about a month and I've started noticing small breakouts and my skin is really itchy. On top of that, I've been feeling more tired than usual and the dark circles under my eyes seem more noticeable, even though I'm getting a solid 8 hours of sleep. Do you think these could be side effects of using minoxidil? Should I consider stopping it?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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Continue all the medications..

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've always been fair-skinned, but over time, I've noticed my hands, legs, and face have become darker. I'm really looking to get back my original skin tone and would love to know how I can achieve an even tone all over. Ive started avoiding the sun and use sunscreen when I have to be outside, but Id really appreciate any advice on natural ways to restore my skin tone. Any suggestions?

u can continue Kojiglo gel also.

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I'm really trying to figure out if Deriva BPO gel or Deriva CMS is better for my acne-prone skin. I've got a lot of marks on my face and I'm not sure which one would help more. Can you please guide me?

Deriva BPO gel is advised to the patient.Side-effects include rash,redness,itching etc.

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I've got a mark on my face from some stitches and I'm really hoping it can be removed. Could you please let me know if that's possible and what the options might be? I'm quite concerned about it.

Stitch marks on the face can be challenging to completely remove, but various treatments can help minimize their appearance; consider consulting a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for options like: topical silicone gel or sheeting, steroid injections, laser therapy, microneedling, or chemical peels to help flatten and fade the scars.

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