I've had these brown spots on the top of my feet and ankles for years, and now they're spreading up to my shins. What's going on with my skin? Should I be concerned about this?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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That could be keratosis pilaris ,maintain personal hygiene,apply moisturizer twice a day,it takes time to hela but will be cured no need to worry.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm wondering if it's okay to use Kozilite cream as my night cream long-term. I've been using it for about a month now and I love the results, but I recently read that using kojic acid for a long time might cause vitiligo. I have fair skin and don't have any pigmentation issues. Is it safe to keep using it?

When you have no need of it why to use it,,rather than taht you can use good moisturizers that will help in maintaining healthy skin

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I used Podowart on my face to treat a wart, and now I've ended up with a scar. I'm quite worried and not sure what to do next. How can I remove or treat this scar effectively? Could you suggest any solutions for this?

Mela white cream for 2 weeks is advised.

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I noticed some rashes on the outer skin of my penis about a week ago, and I've been using Candid B lotion for the past 23 days. The rashes have gotten smaller and the itching has stopped, but the rashes haven't completely disappeared. What should I do next?

it takes time to heal

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