I've been using Betnovate C cream every day for a month and noticed my skin's getting darker. I've stopped using it now, but I'm really worried. Can you tell me what I should do to get my skin tone back to normal?

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I've been dealing with a fungal infection for the past two years and have been using sulfur 30 and tellurium 30, along with bc20 tablets for about a month now. Things seemed to be improving, but the itching has started up again recently. Could you offer some guidance on what might be causing this or suggest a way to get the itching under control?

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I'm having a tough time after my fissure surgery. The doctor gave me potassium permanganate and told me to sit in warm water with it for 20 minutes. It seemed okay at first, but when I went back to work and walked around, the skin outside my anus started to burn really badly. Now, it's happening again and again. What should I do? Can you help me figure this out?

After fissure surgery, to alleviate the burning sensation, apply a topical analgesic cream or ointment, take regular sitz baths with potassium permanganate as directed, and consider using a donut-shaped cushion to reduce pressure while sitting,

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I'm a 32-year-old woman trying to find a good anti-aging night cream. Could you give me some recommendations?

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