I'm 28 and suddenly dealing with acne, which is totally new to me. My dermatologist put me on Isotretinoin 20 mg, but now I'm worried. They warned me about not getting pregnant during treatment and mentioned something about contraception, but I'm more concerned about what happens after. Is it safe to try for a baby 6 months later? Could there be any impact on my fertility or sexual health? Would really appreciate some clarity on this.

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I'm 30 and I've been dealing with a fungal infection on my thighs for about 18 months now. I've been using itrabestds and prutrip25rapross, but nothing seems to be helping. Can you advise me on what I should do?

if the condition is not getting better then the medication is ineffective for this you have to undergo a test called KOH mount which gives exact causative agent and appropriate treatment can be given.visit your dermatologist for the same.

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I'm really worried because my toddler son accidentally scratched my face with his nails, and now there's a scar that's left a black mark. The new skin has already started to come in, but the mark is still there. Could you recommend an ointment or anything I can do to help it fade?

You can apply Mederma ointment on the scar to help reduce its appearance. Apply a thin layer of Mederma gel on the scar twice a day and gently massage it into the skin. Make sure to follow the instructions on the packaging for best results.

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I've been using Betnovate C on my face for about three months, and now that I've stopped, I'm experiencing really bad side effects. It's like I've lost half of my face, and I'm really worried. I'm from Maharashtra and would love to meet with you. Could you please share your clinic address so I can get some help?

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