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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
Hello, you seem to be having skin tags and Dermatosis papulosis nigricans or DPN. Which are due to aging and skin damage Sometimes metabolic disorders like diabetes also cause it. The treatment is RF cattery, plasma pen or laser. No creams can make it go away. To decrease further new ones from appearing. You need to use Sunscreen. Consult a certified Dermatologist.
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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Multitasking can cause skin ageing. True or False? Attempt the quiz to know now.
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Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small brown or darker-than-skin tone growths on the surface of the skin. Tags are very common and harmless growths and tend to occur on the neck, under the breasts, armpits, eyelids and folds of the groin. They generally take place after midlife. About 25% of people report having skin tags after they cross the age of 50.
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
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It is an inflammatory reaction to the hair shaft entering the skin, most common in blacks who shave regularly.
Who gets razor bumps?
About 50% of black males are said to be affected. Other races can also be affected. Though the condition is most commonly reported in men, women who remove unwanted hair also suffer from this condition.
What causes razor bumps?
The condition is caused by both genetic factors and various hair removal methods.
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Who gets razor bumps?
About 50% of black males are said to be affected. Other races can also be affected. Though the condition is most commonly reported in men, women who remove unwanted hair also suffer from this condition.
What causes razor bumps?
The condition is caused by both genetic factors and various hair removal methods.
Genetic fact...more
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The first line of treatment that almost everyone resorts to is that of taking laxatives. It is likely to be any of the most frequently advertised one bought over the counter. It may even be something recommended by an elder in the family. The biggest disadvantage of such laxatives is that they are habit forming. Once you start takingthem, you cannot leave them. Otherwise, you will not be able to evacuate your bowels in a satisfactory manner. Here, Homeopathy offers the biggest advantage. The hom...more
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