What is the difference between acne and pimples?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Acne is a chronic skin condition where as pimple can be caused due to blockage of even pores.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with scabies for about a week now, and I've been using benzyl benzoate 25 on my body. I've avoided my face and penis area, but now I've noticed some small red bumps on the head of my penis. Is it safe to apply the cream there, or should I try something else? I'm a bit worried about what to do next.

No it is not advised.

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I'm dealing with this itching around my penis and whenever I use clobetagm ointment, it seems to help a bit but it's not going away completely. It's worse when I sweat more. What should I do to really get rid of it?

It looks like fungal infection,as it is recurring have to use oral anti fungal medicines along with topical, personal hygiene is more important.

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I'm struggling to find the right cream for skin lightening and some other concerns. Could you suggest something that really works?

The best cream for skin lightening and addressing various skin problems is hydroquinone cream. You can use a cream containing 4% hydroquinone once daily at night. Additionally, you can also consider using a cream containing retinol for overall skin improvement. Remember to use sunscreen during the day to protect your skin.

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