I've noticed some white patches on my scalp after I recently shaved my head, but there's no itching or anything. Could it possibly be a fungal infection or something else? What should I do about it?

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I've noticed some sores down there a couple of days ago, and now they're spreading. There's pus coming out, and it really burns when I pee. I'm pretty worried about what this could be. Any idea what's going on and what I should do?

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I'm really not sure what this thing is, but it's been there for almost a month now. It doesn't hurt too much, but sometimes it gets bigger and then other times it gets smaller. I'm just not able to make it go away. Could you help me figure out what's going on?

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I'm really worried because I've noticed some of my hair falling out. Is it possible to regrow it using Indulekha or any other hair oil? I'd really appreciate any advice or suggestions.

While using oils like Indulekha can help nourish the scalp and hair, it may not be sufficient to regrow lost hair. For hair regrowth, you may consider using minoxidil solution, which is available under brand names like Rogaine. You can apply 1 ml of minoxidil solution twice daily on the scalp to promote hair regrowth. Additionally, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, manage stress, and avoid harsh hair treatments to support hair regrowth.

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