Skin and hair
Hormonal acne, hair fall, pigmentation and skin changes worth checking.
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Hormonal acne, hair fall, pigmentation and skin changes worth checking.
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- need sunscreen indoors work from home laptop screen Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person If you spend most of the day indoors away from windows, the need for sunscreen is much lower than outdoors. Laptop and phone screens give off visible light, including blue light, but at very low levels compared with sunlight, and current evidence does not show they cause… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Coarse hair is growing on my chin and neck since last year. I keep threading but it comes back thicker. Is something wrong? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Some women naturally have more facial hair, and this can vary by family and ethnic background. But new, coarse, dark hair on the chin, upper lip, neck or chest that appears in adulthood can be a sign of higher male-type hormones, called hirsutism. The most common cause is… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Dark patches on my upper lip and cheeks are getting worse after I started two-wheeler commute in sun. Will they go away? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Brownish patches on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead that darken with sun exposure are often melasma, a very common pigment condition in Indian women. Sunlight, heat, and visible light all stimulate pigment cells, so a daily commute in the sun can make the patches darker… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Parlour wali ne ek cream di thi glow ke liye, ab band karne par face pe laal daane aur jalan ho rahi hai. Kya karun? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person What you describe is a common pattern when a cream containing a strong steroid is used on the face and then stopped. Many unlabelled or loosely labelled 'glow' and fairness creams contain steroids, which can make skin look lighter and smoother at first. Over time they thin the… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Gardan pe kaala patch hai, maa kehti hai mail hai, ragad ke saaf karo. Par jaata hi nahi. Doctor ne sugar test bola, kyun? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Your doctor is asking for a sugar test for a good reason. Darkened, thickened, velvety skin on the back of the neck, underarms or groin, which does not wash or scrub away, is often acanthosis nigricans. It is not dirt. It is strongly linked to insulin resistance, a state where… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Underarms bahut kaale ho gaye hain, sleeveless pehenne mein sharam aati hai. Shaving ya deodorant se hota hai kya? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Dark underarms are very common in Indian women and have several possible causes. Friction from shaving, waxing or tight clothes, and irritation from some deodorants or hair removal creams can trigger extra pigment in the skin over time. Ingrown hairs and dark hair stubble under… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My mother's legs are very dry and itchy in winter, she scratches till it bleeds. What can we do at home and when to see a doctor? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Dry, itchy skin on the legs is very common in older adults, especially in winter. As we age, the skin makes less oil and holds less moisture, so it dries and cracks easily, a condition sometimes called winter itch or asteatotic eczema. Scratching damages the skin further, which… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I never had pimples in college but now at 28 my face is full of them. Why adult acne is coming suddenly? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Acne that starts in the late twenties or thirties is common, especially in women, and it does not mean you did something wrong. Adult acne is often driven by hormones, which can shift with stress, changes in sleep, stopping or starting hormonal contraception, or conditions such… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I stopped my contraceptive pill a few months ago to try for a baby and now I have bad acne. Is this connected? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person It is quite possibly connected. Combined contraceptive pills can reduce acne in some women by lowering the effect of male-type hormones on the skin's oil glands. When the pill is stopped, hormone levels return to their natural pattern, and some women notice acne coming back or… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Bangalore ku shift aanadhula irundhu mudi romba kottudhu. Hostel la hard water nu sollraanga. Water dhaan reason ah? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Hard water, which has more minerals such as calcium and magnesium, can leave hair feeling rough, dry and more prone to breakage. This may make hair look thinner and break more when combing. But hard water is not usually a direct cause of hair falling from the roots. Moving to a… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My mother has applied a chemist's itching cream on her groin and thighs for years. Now the skin is thin with purple lines. Is the cream the reason? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person It is quite possible. Many itch creams sold at chemists contain steroids, sometimes strong ones, often combined with antifungal and antibiotic ingredients. When used for a long time, especially in folds like the groin and inner thighs, steroids can thin the skin, cause… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Thigh la round ah red patch, ring maadhiri, romba itch aagudhu. Medical shop la cream vaangi pottaen, first koranjichu, ippo adhigamaa irukku. Yen? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A round, red, itchy patch with a ring-like edge in the thigh or groin area is often a fungal infection, commonly called ringworm or tinea. It is very common in India because of heat, humidity and sweating. What you describe, improving at first and then getting worse, is a… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Thinking of doing keratin treatment for frizzy hair. Friends say it causes hair fall later. Is it harmful? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Keratin smoothing treatments can make frizzy hair straighter and easier to manage for some months, but they come with some concerns worth knowing. Some products release formaldehyde or similar chemicals when heated with a flat iron. Formaldehyde can irritate the eyes, nose… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Kai la chinna white patch vandhirukku. Mother-in-law idhu thoshamnu sollraanga, vera yarukkum pidikkumaa nu bayappadraanga. Enna idhu? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Several things can cause white or light patches on the skin, and one of them is vitiligo, where the skin loses its pigment cells because of an immune process. Vitiligo is not contagious. It cannot spread to others by touch, food, sharing utensils or living together. It is also… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I am 26 and have PCOS. My front hair is thinning and my scalp shows. Can PCOS cause this and can it be stopped? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, PCOS can be linked to scalp hair thinning. In PCOS, higher levels or stronger effects of male-type hormones can shrink hair follicles on the top of the scalp, causing hair to grow thinner and finer, especially along the parting and the crown. This is sometimes called… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Typhoid ke 3 mahine baad achanak bahut baal girne lage hain. Kya main ganji ho jaungi? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Heavy hair shedding a few months after a high fever, such as typhoid, dengue or COVID, is very common and has a name: telogen effluvium. A serious illness pushes many hair follicles into a resting phase at the same time. Around two to four months later, those hairs fall out… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- A dark brown vertical line has appeared on one of my fingernails. It wasn't there before. What could it be? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A brown or black vertical line on a nail is called longitudinal melanonychia. In people with brown skin it is fairly common and often harmless, especially when several nails have similar lines, which can be a normal variation. A single line can also come from injury, nail… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- A mole on my back has become bigger and darker in last few months and its edge looks uneven. My husband noticed it. Should I worry? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A mole that is changing in size, colour or shape should be checked by a doctor, preferably a dermatologist, soon. Most moles are harmless, and many changes turn out to be benign. But change is the most important warning sign for melanoma, a type of skin cancer, which is less… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Since I started wearing a helmet daily for office my forehead and chin get small bumps. Is the helmet causing acne? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person It may be contributing. Acne that appears where something presses or rubs against the skin, such as a helmet, mask, cap or chin strap, is sometimes called acne mechanica. Heat, sweat, friction and trapped oil under the helmet can block pores and irritate the skin, leading to… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Thick silvery scaly patches on my elbows and knees, doctor said psoriasis. Will it spread to others or to my baby later? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Psoriasis is not contagious. It cannot spread to your family, colleagues or partner by touch, sharing clothes or living together. It is a long-term condition in which the immune system speeds up skin cell growth, leading to thick, scaly, sometimes itchy patches, commonly on the… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- After delivery I have many stretch marks on stomach and thighs. Are there creams or oils that actually remove them? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Stretch marks are very common after pregnancy and are a normal result of the skin stretching quickly. They are not harmful. At first they are often pink, red or purple, and over months they usually fade to a lighter, silvery or slightly darker shade than the surrounding skin… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Baby porandhu 4 maasam aachu, mudi kottu kottunu kottudhu. Seepu podumbodhu bayamaa irukku. Thirumba varumaa? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Heavy hair fall around three to six months after delivery is very common and usually temporary. During pregnancy, high hormone levels keep more hairs in the growing phase, so many women notice thicker hair. After delivery, hormone levels fall and a large number of hairs move… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I have vitiligo on my hands and my family is worried about my marriage proposals. Should I hide it or tell openly? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person This is a personal decision, and many women with vitiligo face this worry because of social stigma, not because of the condition itself. Medically, vitiligo is not contagious, not caused by food or bad habits, does not affect general health in most people, and does not stop you… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I have been using a cream from the chemist for pimples and dark spots that makes my face fair, but now my skin is thin and red. What happened? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Some creams sold over the counter for pimples, marks or fairness contain strong steroids, sometimes combined with other ingredients. Used on the face for weeks, strong steroids can thin the skin, cause redness, visible blood vessels, acne-like bumps, stretch marks and excess… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
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