PULSE- SKIN & HAIR CLINIC.

Hi. If you are suffering from extensive fungal infection of skin you will be requiring antifungal tablets also along with creams. Just cream alone will not help. And avoid using creams like fourderm, quadriderm and other creams which contain steroids. These creams temporarily give you relief from itching but in long run they are harmful. Levicetrizine will reduce itching partially. So consult your dermatologist near by for correct dosing of antifungal tablets according to your age, weight and other parameters and take it regularly. Use loose pants, avoid jeans, keep area dry, don't share towels. Take care.

Hi. It's comparatively safe drug but avoid it during first trimester altogether to be on safer side. And use 2% later on. And before you start do evaluate reason for hair loss.In some cases minoxidil may not be required at all. Take care.

Hi get it removed by comedone extraction. Most of dermatologist do it. Soaps will not help in removing it completely. You can use Keracnyl face wash for maintenance to prevent it from coming again. Take care.

Nothing to worry. Those are the hairs which are about to fall naturally and while applying lotion it sticks to your hands. About 100 hairs per day is normal to lose but if you feel it's excessive do consult dermatologist about it. Take care.

Hi. Darkening of skin around neck is usually a sign of abnormal body mass index. So keep a check on your weight gain and blood sugars. Consult a dermatologist for creams and peel if required to reduce pigmentation. But most important is you need to start exercising if you are not doing it. Aerobic exercises are best than weights. Consume more fibres, reduce carbohydrates and easy sugars such as rice and chocolates and aerated drinks. Dark circles again may be due to multiple reasons. From lack of sleep, allergy, stress or pigmentation problems. You may require evaluation before getting a treatment for this. Take care.

Hi. Mole is usually ensign and harmless. But get it evaluated if you see change in its size or colour or if you see any discharge. Mole can be removed by laser excision. Take care.

Hi. It's common for skin to get hyper pigmented during pregnancy especially around neck. It will completely resolve after pregnancy. You can use aziderm 10% gel which will lighten the skin to some extent if not completely. Take care and all the he best.

Hi. Any change in diet from the routine may cause hair loss temporarily. As you are taking enough carbohydrates proteins and fruits your hair loss will stop eventually. Take a balanced diet always. Take care.

Hi lybrate-user, Its common to get pimple like lesions on scrotum. Its not a sign of testicular cancer. Relax and consult near by dermatologist for physical examination of the lesion. There is nothing to worry. Take care.

Hi. Freckles can be treated with the help of lasers and chances of recurrence depends on your sun exposure and skin care post treatment. Follow sun protection measures such as sunscreen, caps and umbrella use. With this freckles are less likely to reoccur. Take care.

Hi. Carbuncle /Boils are bacterial infections of skin. Its common to get boils. Carbuncle is usually seen in those with raised blood sugars. Both can be treated with appropriate antibiotics. If these lesion reoccur after taking full dose of antibiotics, you need to get yourself tested for blood sugars and heamogram. Dermatologist will collect pus for testing antibiotic sensitivity and will prescribe the right drug. At same time its important to keep clean and treat infection if any among family members or friends staying along with you. Use triclosan containing soaps for bathing. Take care.

Hi. The right term is Laser hair Reduction though commonly referred as laser hair removal. As name suggests it converts thick visible hair into tiny less pigmented hair which is almost invisible. So yes it gives cosmetically excellent results if done correctly. You will require multiple sessions from 6-9 and your dermatologist will explain this before you start your sessions. Diode and NdYag lasers are commonly used and well studied lasers available today. All the best.

Hi. There are no medicine or cream to get rid of hair on hand and legs. You can consider Laser Hair Reduction for this. Take care.

Hi. Vitiligo has to be treated with topical creams, oral tablets and with or without phototherapy for at least 6-8 months before you see good results. Improvements are usually slow in every individual. And surgery should be avoided in early stages. To get surgery done you should not be getting new patch or your existing white patches should be stable that means it should not be growing in size for at least 1 year. So be regular to your doctor and treatment offered. Take care.

Hi. This drug is generally safe but in few it may cause redness and dryness which is not tolerated by few. In such instances better stop and consult your dermatologist. Some amount of redness and mild dryness is common in early days of treatment. You can reduce the duration of application to counter this. Take care.