what is acne on face

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Acne is a skin condition where hair follicles are clogged with oil and dead skin cells presenting as whiteheads, balckheads and pimples on face.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really struggling with acne on my face and body. No matter what I do, it just won't go away. I've been trying persol forte cream but it doesn't seem to help, and the acne keeps popping up. Could you help me figure out what's going wrong or maybe suggest something else that might work better?

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

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I've recently had to get stitches on my forehead for a cut, and now that they're out, there's this noticeable mark left behind. I'm a bit worried and wondering if there's a way to help reduce or get rid of the scar. Could you give me some advice on what steps I might take? Maybe certain treatments or creams to consider?

With time that will heal like gets absorbed and becomes even,have patience,if it is bothering you much visit cosmetologist for appropriate managementy.

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I've never had ringworm before and now it's in the groin area. It's really worrying me. What are the best creams and tablets to treat this? I'm not sure where to start and would love some guidance.

Candid cream for local application is advised for 3 weeks, along with tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient.

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