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Asked for Male, 28 years old from Jalandhar
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No. Specific medicine required. Acne or pimples. Due to hormonal changes. Oily skin causes it. Common in adolescent age. May occur in adults also. Food like oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne. So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Asked for male, 25 years old from Kolkata
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BHMS, M.D.

Homeopath•Pune
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hello lybrate user, there are various causes of eruptions on scalp like, fungal infection, dermatitis, or psoriasis etc. or it may be without any underlying disease condition like, due to excessive exposure to sun, pollution, of chemical added shampoo, dryness etc..;
drink plenty of water, 7-8 glass per day to maintain hydration and to remove toxins from body.
avoid shampoo. avoid using chemically treated hair oils/gel.
have healthy, protein rich diet. have enough sleep, avoid s...more
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MBBS, PGDCC - Post Graduate Diploma in C...read more

Trichologist•Pune
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Ringworm of the scalp usually affects children. This is a common type of a fungal infection of the scalp and has nothing t-d-with the worms as the name suggests. This is treated with antifungal medications and though the antifungal shampo-is not to-effective, it might be advised along with medication.

Causes of scalp ringworm:

1. Most of the times a ringworm infection is caught by person t-person through sharing towels and touching. The fungi and its spores can remain alive on ...more
Asked for female, 31 years old from Delhi
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MD - Dermatology

Dermatologist•Chennai
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Fungal infection needs to treated with oral antifungals like fluconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine, griseofulvin if it is extensive. Otherwise creams- amrolfine, luliconazole, clotrimazole, terbinafine, dusting powders- clotimazole, soaps - ketoconazole can be used.
White spots can be because of a few diseases so it needs to be seen do that a diagnosis can be made.
Asked for Male, 68 years old from Hyderabad
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Delhi
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Fungal infection or Ring worm. When occurs in groin, called as jock itch. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds. It's mostly circular or round in appearance. May be red or black in colour. Treatment depending on the type and severity. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it. As it has to be differentiated from eczema and infection, its a must to see and confirm the diagnosis for proper treatment. So, please send photos of the affecte...more
Asked for male, 18 years old from Kurnool
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Homeopath•Vijayawada
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Dear,
It may be a ringworm infection.
Ringworm requires proper treatment and supervision, as it is contagious and may spread the whole body. A general or normal ointment may not assure/cure it completely, though for time being it disappears it appears in another part of the body. Proper internal medication is a must.
Basic hygiene can help treat and prevent ringworm as well. Keeping the skin clean and dry can help avoid infection.
Ointments and anti-fungal tablets just give tempo...more
Asked for male, 19 years old from Delhi
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Dermatologist•Chennai
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Fungal infection. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds. It's mostly circular or round in appearance. May be red or black in colour. Treatment depending on the type and severity. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it. As it has to be differentiated from eczema, bacterial and viral infection, doctor need to see to confirm the diagnosis. So, meet me in my clinic or do direct online consult...more
Asked for male, 24 years old from Hyderabad
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology

Dermatologist•Gurgaon
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See they are category C drugs which means the evidence is not there on human bodies. Best is to treat the fungal infection and then conceive. No oral drug is proven safe for fungal infections. Treat the infection aggressively and completely before conceiving.
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