I've recently noticed some goosebumps all over my body, and when I looked it up, it mentioned something called keratosis pilaris. Could you tell me what this actually means, and if it's anything to be worried about?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My mom has a corn on her leg and I'm worried about removing it. Some people say minor surgery could cause more corns to grow on her foot while others recommend using corn bandages. What's the best way to treat it without making it worse?

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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So, I got a really light dog bite. No blood or anything, but now I've got this redness all over my body. Is there something I should be worried about? What do you think I should do?

Rabies vaccination is advised since redness is present at bitten area,1ml intramuscular at 0,3,7,14 ,28 days interval is advised to the patient.

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What are the treatment options for genital warts besides surgery? I'm sexually active and looking for alternatives are there any creams or medications that work?

Besides surgical removal, common treatment options for genital warts include topical creams like imiquimod, podophyllotoxin, and sinecatechins, as well as physical removal methods like cryotherapy or electrocautery. topical treatments can be patient-applied and include imiquimod, podophyllin, and podofilox

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