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Asked for male, 25 years old from Kathua
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Pimples, also known as acne, are primarily caused by a combination of factors involving the skin's oil glands, hair follicles, bacteria, and hormonal changes. Here are some of the common causes of pimples:
1. Excessive sebum production: sebum is an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. When the sebaceous glands produce too much sebum, it can clog the hair follicles, leading to the formation of pimples.
2. Clogged pores: the hair follicles or pores can become clogge...more
1. Excessive sebum production: sebum is an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. When the sebaceous glands produce too much sebum, it can clog the hair follicles, leading to the formation of pimples.
2. Clogged pores: the hair follicles or pores can become clogge...more
Asked for female, 19 years old from Pune
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Asked for female, 19 years old from Jaipur
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Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. These factors can trigger or aggravate acne: hormones, certain medications, diet, stress.
To prevent pimples, eat fresh fruits, green vegetables, drinking plenty of water should be an essential part of your routine and intake of oily fried foods, an excess of sugar-salt should be avoided.
Don't peal pimples, as they tend to leave scars.more
To prevent pimples, eat fresh fruits, green vegetables, drinking plenty of water should be an essential part of your routine and intake of oily fried foods, an excess of sugar-salt should be avoided.
Don't peal pimples, as they tend to leave scars.
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Chennai
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Although, I need details of case n preferably pics of affected area. But it can be jock itch/fungal infection. U can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttoc...more
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttoc...more
Asked for male, 31 years old from new delhi
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As a breastfeeding mother, it's crucial to be cautious about the medications and creams you use, as they can potentially transfer to your baby through breast milk. Regarding the black marks on your face, it's essential to have a proper diagnosis to determine the cause of these marks. They could be due to various factors such as hyperpigmentation, hormonal changes, or other skin conditions. Once the cause is identified, suitable treatment options can be discussed.
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Asked for male, 48 years old from Sangli
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