I have read your suggestions of home remedies for pimples. I have prepared a mixture of lime, milk and glycerine as suggested and it seems to be a good remedy. Will there be a problem if I store the mixture for two-three days in the fridge?

There will be no problem if you store the mixture for two-three days in the fridge. But it is advisable to prepare the mixture and use it on that day itself for better results, instead of storing it in the fridge.

I am an 18-year-old girl. Over the past 5 years, from the time of my first period, I have had hair growth on my face, breasts, back and buttocks. I would like to know if this is normal for a girl or whether it needs any kind of treatment. Are there any  procedures to get this unwanted hair removed?

One of the first signs that puberty has begun is hair growth. Hair growth starts on face, breasts, back, under the arms, etc and these changes are due to hormones.

So it is normal and it does not require any treatment, so don’t worry about it. The different ways of removing hair are by waxing, threading, electrolysis, laser therapy, etc.

Dr Vandana Jayaprakash
Consultant dermatologist

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