what is acn

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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3+ Yrs

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Acne is a skin condition where hair follicles are clogged with oil and dead skin cells presenting as whiteheads, balckheads and pimples.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm using two creams, Brunda and Fair Eye Advance Dark Circle Care Cream, and it's been about a month, but I haven't seen any changes. What's going on? Can you help me understand why there might not be any results?

Skinmproblems usually takes time have patience follow as your doctor adviced and maintain healthy lifestyle.

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I've been dealing with a fungal infection around my thigh area and lower abdomen, and it seems to be spreading. I've tried a few different medications, but I can't remember their names, and I've even applied apple cider vinegar with no luck. Could you suggest some effective medicines or treatments that might help me get rid of it?

Candid cream for local application is advised for 3 weeks, along with tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient.

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I used Veet hair removal cream on my private parts and after a few minutes, the hair started coming off, but now the area is a bit painful and has a red rash. What should I do about this?

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