I've noticed that the skin on my scalp is getting really rough and there are these white patches appearing. When I scratch them, some flakes fall off like dandruff. Should I be worried about this? What might be causing it and what can I do to treat it?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Minoxidil 5. for local application ,once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised, tab finasteride 5 mg once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really concerned about my fiance's dark knuckles on her hands and feet. The doctor recommended she takes Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, and Restretra HD tablets for a month. I'm curious about what could be causing these dark knuckles. Also, I'm wondering if Restretra will truly help with this issue. Could you provide some insight into this?

that could be usually due tovit deficiency yes you are using right treatment,follow your doctors advice

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I'm really struggling with acne on my face and it's becoming quite frustrating. I've got sensitive skin too, so I'm worried about what products might make things worse. Could you recommend a good soap that might help with acne without irritating my skin even more? Thanks!

for acne u have treat the cause of acne,visit dermatologist for appropriate treatment which would include oral and topical antibiotics and skin nourishing creams.

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I've been experiencing severe hair loss lately and it's really worrying me. I did all sorts of blood tests and found out I have a vitamin D deficiency. My doctor suggested taking D Rise 60k, but I'm wondering if that's the only thing causing my hair loss. Should I consider seeing a homeopathic or Ayurvedic specialist for this? What else could be causing such drastic hair loss?

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