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Suggest An Ointment Or Cream For Hair Growth On The Chest And Arms

Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2022

Question: Hello' Can you recomend any medications,creams, lotions etc... to grow hair in the chest and arms?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Topical Minoxidil

Detailed Answer:.

Hello,

You may try topical minoxidil solution 5%, twice daily. Minoxidil is a non specific hair growth promoter.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Another question: I am taking propranolol 60MG to prevent headaches and I have been feeling depressed. Can I take Mood Elevator TCM? This is a natural medication. I have attached the information. If you can revievew I will appriciate it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly talk to your general practitioner

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You need to talk to your general practitioner regarding this. I am a skin specialist. Unfortunately I can't advice you on depression.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 days later)

Great. I have a question for you,

What is the Best Treatment for Stretch Marks right one? What type of specialist should I see? Any advice would be appreciated.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tretinoin cream

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Stretch marks not entirely reversible. They improve with time. I suggest you to use Tretinoin 0.05 % cream once every night format least 6-12 months.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

What type of oral suplements do you recommend for it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding stretch marks

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

None. No oral supplements would benefit stretch marks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

What type of physican should i see for laser for strech marks?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding stretch marks

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

A dermatologist.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 hours later)

Thank you Mr. Kakkar. What is the best treatment for old strech marks right now in the market? I am despared about my strech marks and it is causing me deppression. If you could help me I will appriciate forever.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding stretch marks.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Procedures like Micro-needling / Dermaroller is a good option. Another good option is CO2 fractional resurfacing laser or Monopolar Radio frequency (MNRF). You need to take a few sessions.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Will the fractional laser really help me? Will I see significant improvement on the strecht marks?There is a Laser Spat close to where I live and I would like to personally ask you if it will be worthy.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding stretch marks

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There will be improvement but response is individualized. Do you can give it a try. Multiple sessions may be required. Please don't expect them to vanish completely. Keep your expectations aligned with the laser therapist.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad