900 Questions Patients Asked Me – And Their Answers in One Place

900 Questions Patients Asked Me – And Their Answers in One Place

After writing 900 blogs on skin health and meeting thousands of patients in my clinic, I’ve realized one thing: people often have the same questions, doubts, and myths about skin. Whether it’s acne, hair fall, or fairness creams, I’ve heard them all — sometimes asked with hesitation, sometimes with curiosity, and sometimes with complete confidence in the wrong “facts.”

So today, I thought of putting all those questions into one simple place — not 800 answers word by word, but a neat summary of the most common ones.

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💡 Most Asked Questions (and Quick Answers)

1. Does oily food cause pimples?

Not directly. But high-sugar, junk food, and dairy may worsen acne in some people.

2. Can lemon juice make my skin fair?

No — it often causes burns and irritation. Please skip it.

3. Do steroids in fairness creams harm the skin?

Yes. They thin the skin, cause redness, pimples, and even long-term damage.

4. How many times should I wash my face daily?

Twice is enough. Over-washing strips natural oils and worsens acne.

5. Is dandruff only because of “dry scalp”?

No. Most dandruff is fungal in nature, not just dryness.

6. Can hair oils stop hair fall?

No. Oiling nourishes hair but doesn’t treat root-level causes of hair loss.

7. Is sunscreen needed at home?

Yes. UV rays enter through windows and indoor lighting also impacts skin.

8. Can I cure pigmentation with home remedies?

Not really. Some may lighten temporarily, but medical treatments are far more effective.

9. Is acne only a teenage problem?

No. Adults, especially women after 25, also get acne due to hormones and stress.

10. Are fungal infections contagious?

Yes. Towels, clothes, and even close contact can spread them.

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🔍 Some Funny Yet Common Questions

• “Doctor, can I pop pimples with a sterilized pin?” → Please don’t! It leads to scars.

• “Can I stop hair fall by shaving my head?” → Hair doesn’t grow stronger this way.

• “Will applying toothpaste on pimples work?” → No. It only irritates skin.

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🌟 What These 800 Questions Teach Us

• People want quick fixes (but skin usually needs patience).

• Home remedies are still seen as safe (but many are harmful).

• Myths spread faster than facts (and patients often suffer before asking a doctor).

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✅ Final Word

If you’ve asked any of the above questions — you’re not alone! Almost every patient does. The good news is: the right answers exist, and they’re simple.

That’s why I wrote 900 blogs — not just to answer once, but to keep answering again and again until skin myths finally stop ruling people’s lives.

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📌 Your Turn:

What’s your skin question that you’ve been too shy to ask a doctor? Drop it in the comments — I’ll answer it in my next blog!

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