Dermatology (skin, hair, nails)

Acne

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🧼 What is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands. It appears as pimples, blackheads, and cysts, mainly on the face, back, or chest.

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📍 Typical Symptoms

🔵 Blackheads (open comedones)
🔵 Red or white pimples (papules, pustules)
🔵 Painful nodules or cysts
🔵 Scarring after healing
🔵 Located on face, back, chest

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⚠️ Common Causes

🧬 Hormonal factors (adolescence, menstruation)
🧴 Excess sebum or clogged pores
🍟 Fatty or sugary diet
😰 Stress and lack of sleep
💄 Unsuitable or overly greasy cosmetics

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🚨 When to seek medical advice?

🔵 Persistent moderate to severe acne
🔵 Presence of painful nodules or cysts
🔵 Risk or presence of scarring
🔵 Acne affecting self-esteem or mood
🔵 No improvement after using topical treatments

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

🧴 Gentle cleansing with non-comedogenic products
💊 Creams containing retinoids, benzoyl peroxide
💊 Antibiotics or hormonal treatments (depending on case)
🥗 Balanced diet and hydration
🚫 Avoid popping pimples

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI questionnaire to assess acne type
📤 Digital prescriptions based on severity
🎓 Personalized advice (hygiene, diet, skincare)
📲 Digital follow-up on effects and progress

Eczema

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🧴 What is eczema?

Eczema is a chronic inflammation of the skin that causes itching, redness, dry patches, and sometimes scabs. It can be triggered by allergens, stress, or overly dry skin.

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📍 Typical Symptoms

🔵 Intense itching (pruritus)
🔵 Redness and skin inflammation
🔵 Dry, thickened, or cracked areas
🔵 Small blisters or oozing (acute eczema)
🔵 Common locations: hands, elbows, face, legs

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⚠️ Common Causes

🧬 Genetic predisposition (atopic dermatitis)
🧴 Dry skin or contact with irritating products
🌬️ Allergens (dust, mites, pollen)
😰 Stress or anxiety
👚 Friction, heat, sweating

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🚨 When to consult?

🔵 Intense, persistent, or disabling itching
🔵 Very red, oozing, or painful patches
🔵 Widespread or recurring eczema despite treatment
🔵 Infections or scabs on damaged skin
🔵 Impact on sleep or quality of life

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

🧴 Daily hydration with emollient creams
💊 Creams based on corticosteroids or immunomodulators
🚿 Use gentle, fragrance-free soaps
🚫 Avoid known allergens or irritants
🧘 Stress management techniques (relaxation, sleep)

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI assessment of triggers and symptoms
📤 Digital prescriptions for appropriate care
🎓 Educational program on atopic skin care
📲 Progress tracking and treatment reminders

fungal infections

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🦠 What are skin fungal infections?

Skin fungal infections are infections of the skin, nails, or skin folds caused by fungi. They are common, often mild, but can be contagious and recurrent if left untreated.

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📍 Common Symptoms

🔵 Intense itching
🔵 Redness or round patches
🔵 Peeling or cracked skin (feet, folds...)
🔵 Thickened, deformed, or discolored nails
🔵 Unpleasant odor in affected areas

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⚠️ Common Causes

👣 Excessive sweating, persistent moisture
🧦 Closed shoes or tight clothing
🧼 Sharing personal items (towels, shoes)
🏋️ Warm and humid environments (pools, locker rooms)
📉 Weakened immunity (diabetes, prolonged treatments)

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🚨 When to Consult?

🔵 Symptoms persist despite home treatment
🔵 Recurrent fungal infections (several times a year)
🔵 Nail or genital area infections
🔵 Painful or infected lesions
🔵 Diabetes or immunocompromised condition

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

💊 Antifungal creams or powders available at pharmacies
👣 Thorough drying after showering
🧼 Clean, breathable clothing (cotton)
🧴 Avoid irritating or perfumed products
🔁 Prolonged treatment for nails or thickened areas

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI diagnosis of symptoms and affected areas
📤 Digital prescriptions based on the type of fungal infection
🎓 Personalized prevention and hygiene advice
📲 Recurrence tracking and treatment reminders

scabies

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🪳 What is scabies?

Scabies is a skin infection caused by a microscopic parasite: a mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. It causes intense itching and spreads easily through prolonged direct contact.

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📍 Characteristic Symptoms

🔵 Intense itching, especially at night
🔵 Small red bumps, sometimes in a line (burrows)
🔵 Common locations: fingers, wrists, armpits, genital areas
🔵 Scratch lesions with crusts
🔵 Possible contamination of family or roommates

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⚠️ Causes and Contagion

🪳 Prolonged direct skin-to-skin contact with an infested person
🛏️ Sharing infected clothing, bedding, or towels
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Rapid spread in group settings (family, dormitory, prison)
📉 Poor hygiene or overcrowding
♻️ Reinfection if clothes are not treated

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🚨 When to Consult?

🔵 Persistent itching, especially at night
🔵 Appearance of grouped or linear bumps
🔵 Confirmed scabies cases in close contacts
🔵 Several family members showing signs of infection
🔵 Failure of initial treatment or recurrence

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

💊 Antiparasitic creams or lotions (permethrin)
💊 Sometimes oral treatment (ivermectin)
🛏️ Washing sheets, clothes, and towels in hot water
🚫 Avoid physical contact during treatment
👨‍👩‍👧 Simultaneous treatment of all exposed individuals

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Fast teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI questionnaire for suspected scabies
📤 Prescriptions for full family treatment
🎓 Home hygiene and decontamination guide
📲 Monitoring of recurrences and recommended preventive treatment

Burns and sunburns

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☀️ What is a burn or sunburn?

A burn is a skin injury caused by a heat source (fire, liquid, electricity, or sun). Sunburn is a type of burn related to excessive UV exposure, often mild but sometimes severe.

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📍 Common Symptoms

🔵 Redness, pain, or feeling of heat
🔵 Peeling, swollen skin, or blisters
🔵 Sensitivity to touch or itching
🔵 Fever or chills in case of extensive sunburn
🔵 Open or oozing wounds in severe burns

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⚠️ Common Causes

🔥 Direct contact with fire, boiling liquid, or hot objects
🌞 Prolonged sun exposure without protection
⚡ Contact with electric current or chemical products
💡 UV lamps or tanning beds
🧴 Skin reactions to certain photosensitive medications

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🚨 When to Seek Medical Help?

🔵 Extensive or deep burns
🔵 Blisters, oozing, or visible infection
🔵 Burns on the face, genitals, or joints
🔵 Sunburn with fever, dizziness, or vomiting
🔵 Intense or persistent pain after several days

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

🚿 Cool the burned area with lukewarm water for 10–15 minutes
🧴 Apply a soothing cream (aloe vera, healing agents)
💧 Keep the area well hydrated and avoid sun exposure
🧢 Use a high SPF sunscreen (SPF 50)
🚫 Do not pop blisters yourself

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Immediate teleconsultation in case of burns
📋 AI diagnosis based on the extent of the burn or sunburn
📤 Prescriptions for topical treatments or antibiotics if needed
🎓 Practical advice for sun protection
📲 Remote monitoring of healing and care

Skin spots

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🟤 What are skin spots?

Skin spots are areas of skin that are darker or lighter than the surrounding complexion. They can be caused by aging, sun exposure, acne, hormones, or other dermatological factors.

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📍 Symptoms and Appearance

🟤 Brown spots (lentigines, melasma, acne marks)
⚪ White spots (vitiligo, pityriasis versicolor)
🔵 Red or purple spots (bruises, angiomas)
🔘 Round, irregular, or patchy shapes
🌞 Often more visible after sun exposure

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⚠️ Common Causes

🌞 Excessive sun exposure (sun spots)
🧬 Skin aging
🩸 Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (acne, injuries)
🤰 Hormonal changes (pregnancy, contraceptive pill)
🦠 Infections or skin diseases (fungal infections, vitiligo)

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🚨 When to consult a doctor?

🔵 Spot that changes in shape, size, or color
🔵 Spot that bleeds, itches, or becomes painful
🔵 Sudden appearance or suspicious-looking spot
🔵 Large, persistent, or cosmetically bothersome spots
🔵 Family history of skin cancer

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

🧴 Depigmenting creams or those with hydroquinone
🧢 High-protection sunscreen (SPF 50+)
🩺 Dermatological treatments: peeling, laser, cryotherapy
🍋 Natural remedies with medical advice (aloe vera, lemon)
🚫 Avoid scratching or popping pimples to prevent dark spots

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI assessment of the nature of the spots
📤 Prescriptions for creams or additional tests
🎓 Personalized advice based on the type of spot
📲 Dermatological follow-up and sun protection reminders

Hair loss

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🧑‍🦲 What is Hair Loss?

Hair loss (alopecia) is the abnormal or excessive loss of hair, either diffuse or localized. It can be temporary (reactive) or permanent (androgenetic, scarring), and can affect both men and women.

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📍 Hair Loss Symptoms

🔵 Large amounts of hair found on pillow, comb, or in the shower
🔵 Diffuse or localized hair loss (forehead, temples, crown)
🔵 Decrease in hair volume
🔵 Hair becomes finer, brittle, or dull
🔵 Itching or scalp pain depending on the cause

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⚠️ Common Causes

🧬 Heredity (androgenetic alopecia)
🎭 Stress, fatigue, emotional shock
🤒 Infectious or febrile illnesses
🥗 Deficiencies in iron, zinc, vitamin D
💊 Medications (chemotherapy, anticoagulants, hormones)

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🚨 When to Consult?

🔵 Significant or sudden hair loss
🔵 Visible thinning areas or bald patches
🔵 Itching or flaking of the scalp
🔵 Hair loss accompanied by fatigue or suspected deficiencies
🔵 Family history or ongoing treatment

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

💊 Topical treatments (minoxidil) or oral (iron, zinc, finasteride)
🥗 Balanced diet and supplementation
🧴 Gentle shampoos, scalp massages
🧘 Stress reduction and avoiding overwork
🔬 Specialized consultation in case of persistent hair loss

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist or nutritionist
📋 Personalized AI diagnosis based on hair profile
📤 Prescriptions for lab tests and appropriate treatments
🎓 Advice on hair care and lifestyle hygiene
📲 Monitoring progress and reminders for hair treatment courses

Psoriasis

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🩻 What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by inflammation and accelerated skin cell renewal. It leads to the appearance of thick red patches covered with white scales, often found on the elbows, knees, and scalp.

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📍 Common symptoms

🔵 Thick red patches with silvery scales
🔵 Itching, burning, or pain
🔵 Common locations: elbows, knees, scalp, lower back
🔵 Deformed or ridged nails (nail psoriasis)
🔵 Flare-ups alternating with remission periods

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⚠️ Causes and Triggers

🧬 Genetic predisposition (family history)
😰 Emotional stress or extreme fatigue
🦠 Infections (streptococcal throat infection)
💊 Medications (beta-blockers, antimalarials)
🚬 Smoking, alcohol, skin trauma

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🚨 When to Consult?

🔵 Appearance of thick, persistent patches
🔵 Severe itching or pain
🔵 Involvement of scalp, nails, or joints
🔵 Significant impact on quality of life
🔵 Resistance to topical treatments or rapid worsening

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

🧴 Topical creams with corticosteroids or vitamin D derivatives
☀️ Phototherapy (UVB under medical supervision)
💊 Oral or injectable treatments for severe cases
🧘 Stress management, sleep, and physical activity
🥗 Avoid triggers: alcohol, tobacco, scratching

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI-based tracking of flare-up frequency and location
📤 Prescriptions for topical care or specific treatments
🎓 Advice to limit triggering factors
📲 Personalized therapeutic education program

ingworm

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🧫 What is Ringworm?

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection of the skin or scalp, caused by fungi called dermatophytes. It appears as round, red patches with hair loss in cases affecting the scalp.

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📍 Common Symptoms

🔵 Red, round patches with well-defined borders
🔵 Flaking or crusts on the skin or scalp
🔵 Localized hair loss (scalp ringworm)
🔵 Itching or mild pain
🔵 Ring-shaped lesions that gradually expand

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⚠️ Causes and Contagion

🦠 Infection through direct contact with an infected person or animal
🧼 Sharing combs, towels, hats, or pillows
👶 High contagion among children (daycares, schools)
👟 Humidity and sweating promote the spread
🐾 Contact with infected domestic or stray animals

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🚨 When to Consult?

🔵 Appearance of round red patches with itching
🔵 Localized hair loss in children
🔵 Persistent lesions despite use of standard creams
🔵 Suspected household or school contagion
🔵 Risk of secondary or bacterial superinfection

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

💊 Topical antifungal creams or oral tablets depending on severity
🧼 Strict hygiene and frequent washing of clothing and linens
🧴 Antifungal shampoos if the scalp is affected
🚫 Avoid scratching or sharing personal items
🧑‍⚕️ Preventive treatment for close contacts in case of contagion

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI-based diagnosis based on the shape, size, and location of lesions
📤 Prescriptions for appropriate antifungal treatments
🎓 Prevention and family hygiene advice
📲 Monitoring of progress, treatment reminders, and alerts in case of recurrence

Warts

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🦠 What Are Warts?

Warts are small skin growths caused by a viral infection from the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are benign but contagious, and can appear on the hands, feet, face, or genital areas.

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📍 Symptoms and Types

🔵 Common warts: rough, raised (hands, knees)
🔵 Plantar warts: flat, painful, under the feet
🔵 Flat warts: small, smooth, in clusters (face, arms)
🔵 Condylomas: genital warts, sometimes not visible
🔵 Sometimes itching, pain, or discomfort

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

💊 Creams or solutions containing salicylic acid
❄️ Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) or laser treatment by a professional
🧼 Avoid scratching or sharing personal items
🩹 Protect warts during group activities
🧘 Strengthen immunity through diet and rest

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⚠️ Causes and Transmission

🧬 Infection through direct contact with infected skin
🧼 Contaminated surfaces (swimming pools, floors, shared objects)
🦶 Small wounds, moist or softened skin
📉 Weakened immunity (stress, fatigue, chronic diseases)
🚸 Common in children and teenagers

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🚨 When to Consult?

🔵 Painful, bleeding, or rapidly growing wart
🔵 Located on the face, nails, or genital areas
🔵 Multiple warts or rapid spread
🔵 No improvement with home treatments
🔵 Risk of contagion in school or family settings

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI assessment to distinguish common, flat, or genital warts
📤 Prescriptions for adapted treatments or clinic appointments
🎓 Prevention and hygiene advice
📲 Follow-up after treatment and reminders in case of recurrence

Scars

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🩹 What is a scar?

A scar is the natural result of the skin healing after an injury, cut, burn, or inflammation. It can be subtle or visible, depending on the nature of the wound, the care given, and genetics.

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📍 Types of scars

🔵 Flat scars (normal healing)
🔵 Hypertrophic scars (thick, red)
🔵 Keloid scars (extend beyond the original wound)
🔵 Atrophic scars (sunken, like after acne)
🔵 Pigmented scars (darker or lighter than surrounding skin)

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⚠️ Causes and factors

🩸 Deep or poorly disinfected wounds
🧬 Genetic predisposition to keloids
🌞 Sun exposure during healing
👶 Scratching wounds, acne, or pimples
📉 Zinc deficiency, poor nutrition, tobacco use

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🚨 When to Consult?

🔵 Painful, red, or swollen scar
🔵 Appearance of a keloid or hypertrophic scar
🔵 Itchy scar or one that limits movement
🔵 Significant cosmetic concern or loss of confidence
🔵 Old wound that is not healing properly

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💊 Treatment and prevention

💊 Healing creams based on silicone or vitamin E
❄️ Regular massage of the area with appropriate cream
☀️ Mandatory sun protection (SPF 50+)
🩺 Corticosteroid injections for keloids
💡 Laser, peeling, or surgery depending on severe cases

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🧬 What AidHealth offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI assessment of scar type (flat, keloid, etc.)
📤 Personalized prescriptions according to progression
🎓 Advice to limit marks after injury
📲 Follow-up on evolution and alerts in case of worsening

Stretch marks

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📉 What are stretch marks?

Stretch marks are visible streaks on the skin caused by a rupture of collagen and elastin fibers. They appear during a rapid stretching of the skin (pregnancy, weight gain, adolescence).

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📍 Appearance and location

🔵 Red, purple, or white streaks
🔵 Long, thin, parallel lines on the skin surface
🔵 Common areas: abdomen, thighs, hips, breasts, arms
🔵 Sometimes mild itching at the beginning
🔵 Usually not painful but can be cosmetically bothersome

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⚠️ Common causes

🤰 Pregnancy (especially during the 3rd trimester)
📈 Rapid weight gain or loss
🧬 Genetic factors or less elastic skin
💪 Rapid growth during adolescence
💊 Prolonged corticosteroid use

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🚨 When to Consult?

🔵 Recent, red or inflamed stretch marks
🔵 Uncertainty about the nature of the skin lesion
🔵 Cosmetic desire for treatment
🔵 Large areas of the body affected
🔵 Stretch marks linked to medical treatment

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💊 Treatment and Prevention

🧴 Moisturizing and anti-stretch mark creams from the first signs
💡 Laser or radiofrequency to reduce old stretch marks
🧘 Regular massage and deep hydration
🥗 Diet rich in vitamins A, C, and E
☀️ Sun protection to avoid excessive pigmentation

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Teleconsultation with a dermatologist
📋 AI evaluation to detect and classify stretch marks
📤 Prescriptions for creams or specific treatments
🎓 Personalized advice during pregnancy or growth
📲 Follow-up on progress and digital aesthetic program