what causes acne

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Plugging of pilosebaceous orifice with keratin and their inflammation.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a bit worried about how to remove hair around my private areas. Is there a cream or lotion that's safe to use instead of shaving? Also, how can I get rid of hair in hard-to-reach places like underneath and my back? Is there any permanent solution out there that I should consider?

permanent solution is through laser

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I've got this small lump on my forehead that I think might be a lipoma. I'm really curious if there's any ayurvedic treatment that could help with it. Could you give me some advice on this?

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I've been dealing with this itching for about a week now. The skin specialist prescribed me NUFORCE 400 to take once weekly, and also gave me some ointment called CLOTRIMAZOLE along with CETRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE. But my condition feels pretty serious. What should I do?

To alleviate the severe itching, consider taking the following steps in addition to your prescribed medications: apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to reduce itching, avoid scratching to prevent infection, maintain good hygiene, wear loose cotton clothing, and take oral antihistamines like Cetirizine as directed; if symptoms persist or worsen,

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