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Asked for male, 21 years old from Kolkata
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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
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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
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It sounds like you may be experiencing an adverse reaction to the adapalene cream. Adapalene is a retinoid medication commonly used to treat acne, but it can cause skin irritation, redness, and itching, especially when starting to use it. Here's what you can do to help alleviate the symptoms and improve the condition:
discontinue the use of adapalene cream immediately and avoid using any other potentially irritating skincare products on the affected area.
Gently cleanse the affected skin...more
discontinue the use of adapalene cream immediately and avoid using any other potentially irritating skincare products on the affected area.
Gently cleanse the affected skin...more
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