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Asked for male, 21 years old from Delhi
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MBBS

General Physician•Jamshedpur
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No. You shouldn't be worried about black fungus as such.
But you must take proper care of the wound.
The black fungus caused and about which you are hearing due to covid is caused through different process and generally in immuno compromised patients. Rest assured.
Just keep on having healthy nutritious food.
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Asked for female, 25 years old from Palakkad
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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Spots affecting the buttocks are quite common, and usually caused by a skin condition known as folliculitis, it occurs due to irritation, infection (by bacteria, yeast, fungus), or blockage of the hair follicles and looks like a red, bumpy rash on the skin. Let's discuss your problem in detail for better advice and medication plan.
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Asked for female, 21 years old from Sagar
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Ayurveda•Ghaziabad
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Local application of coconut oil or mustard oil or some soothing and calming lotion may provide relief in itching. Neem is one among the best blood purifier and detoxifier known to ayurveda. It enhances immune system and neem oil is an antiseptic in itself. Leaf extracts are used in antiseptics and can be effectively used in treating skin diseases. It destroys fungus and bacteria and is best for almost all kinds of skin diseases including redness of skin and itching.
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General Physician•Delhi
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A fungus could cause the appearance of these lines, or it could simply be a result of aging. It could also have something to do with nerve damage resulting from a chronic condition like arthritis. Sometimes it could even be linked to a nutritional imbalance or deficiency. It’s recommended to eat a balanced diet packed with nutrients. When your diet is made up primarily of vegetables, fruit, healthy fats, animal protein, and whole grains, you’ll be getting adequate amounts of all the nutrients yo...more
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The name black hairy tongue may sound scary, but the condition is harmless. Black hairy tongue is caused by bacteria or fungi in the mouth, which make the tongue appear black and hairy. It's easily remedied by good old-fashioned oral hygiene.


it is caused by too much bacteria or yeast growth in the mouth . The bacteria build up on tiny rounded projections called papillae. These lie along the surface of the tongue.
Normally, the papillae are pinkish-white. But as they grow,...more
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Kendujhar
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Hello,
Thanks for your query on Lybrate
As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -
1) Do a clinical examination by your dermatologist and he will scarp debris under your nail and it will be examined for exact cause of infection.
2) Discuss with your Doctor about (terbinafine and itraconazole) for 4 months
3) Use (ciclopirox) and it is a nail polish and it is an OTC medication and you have to use it for 1 year.
Do take few preventive steps like thi...more
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Delhi
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Homeopath•Ludhiana
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Black spots on tongue can be an alarming site and can prompt you to wonder what their cause is. but noneed to worry a these spots could be caused by one of many, mostly harmless, causes. Here are some of the causes of black spots on the tongue,
1.Hyper-Pigmentation
Hyper-pigmentation occurs when there is too much pigment (which gives our skin, hair and eyes their colour) in a certain area. This can be a genetic trait, or it can develop on its own. This is a harmless condition .
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
You 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 buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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The condition most often occurs when people wear tight-fitting clothing that traps in moisture.
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 buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise...more
Asked for female, 43 years old from Hyderabad
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You are suffering from nail fungus. Medicine available for good improvement. As the treatment varies depending on the severity. Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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