What do dermatologists recommend for extremely dry skin?

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Avoid harsh soaps. Limit washing your face to twice a day and use an oil based moisturiser.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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How can I reduce facial hair growth naturally?

The traditional mixture of gram flour, turmeric and curd is said to marginally reduce hair growth. Apply this mixture on your face and rinse it once it dries

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My herpes report came back negative, which is great, but I'm a bit confused about something. My IgM level is 0.1 and my IgG level is 0.4, not at zero. What could these levels mean? Should I be concerned about these results even though the test is negative?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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I've been having this itching problem on and below my penis for about 15 days now. It's pretty uncomfortable, and I'm getting a bit worried. What could be causing this, and what should I do to make it stop?

That could be fungal infection which needs both oral and topical antifungal medications and personal hygiene is more important for such condition.

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