- Male
- 26 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've noticed this dark line running from the top to the bottom of my left leg, and it's really weird because it doesn't hurt or itch at all. It was more pronounced before, but now it seems to be fading. I'm curious if this is something I should be worried about or if it's just going to go away on its own. What could it be? Any idea what's going on?
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See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I'm really worried about my hair fall. Last year in June, I had a similar issue and found out through blood tests that my vitamin D levels were quite low, around 4.74 ngml. I took Uprise D3 60k once a week for a month and Orofer XT daily, and it seemed to help, so I stopped the medication. But now, the hair fall has returned just like before. I'm not sure what to do next. Could you advise on what might be causing this and how I can manage it?
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