I've noticed these small, cutting marks and some dryness on my penis foreskin over the past 5 days. It kind of looks like the skin is cracking. I haven't had any sexual intercourse for the last 2 months, so I'm a bit confused about what's causing it. I've tried using folic acid but it doesn't seem to be working. Do you have any idea what might be going on and what treatment I should try?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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This could be fungal infection u need to evaluate with your Dermatologist and get appropriate treatment with oral antifungal medications and topical lotions,once the infection is resolved your hair fall would come down,I suggest you not to use minoxidil with active fungal infection,above this your personal hygiene care is more important.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm dealing with itching all over my body and I've got a fever too. It's making it tough to eat anything. What kind of food do you think I should try to eat, and are there any precautions I should be taking right now?

That could be Viral infection,visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management.

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I'm really concerned about my oral lichen planus. I've been taking curcumin for a year now, but it seems like the condition has worsened. Are there any home remedies or alternative treatments that could help manage it?

Not home remedies,there good treatment plans available, without any delay visit General physician for appropriate treatment

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I've been dealing with a really persistent ringworm infection for about a year now. I've seen a few dermatologists and the treatments they gave me worked while I was taking them, but as soon as I finished the course, the infection just came right back. I've tried using ointments like Terbifine and Onabet, and more recently, Dk gel, Nailrox cream, and tablets like Itaspor and Xyzal. I even used Absorbz soap. I used everything as prescribed up to last month, but here I am again, facing the same itching and rashes. Is there any way to get rid of this permanently?

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

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