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Hi,
From the photo, you may have a benign skin condition called “lichen spinulosus”. The cause is not known and it is not contagious.
The condition is harmless. Moisturizers and topical retinoids may help improve the appearance. Do see a doctor if the condition really bothers you and if you wish for some prescription creams to help improve it.
If you have missed your period and suspect that you may be pregnant, you can see a gynaecologist who can then do a urine pregnancy test for you in his clinic. In addition, he can also perform a pelvic ultrasound scan to detect the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy (or two!) If the gestational sac (pregnancy sac) cannot be seen on ultrasound scan and you have been confirmed to be pregnant, a beta HCG (pregnancy hormone) blood test can be then taken to determine how far you are along in your pregnancy.
Thank you for the question Chemical peels are an effective treatment for comedones, acne scars and marks. There are also many different types of lasers in the market which can help to treat comedones, acne scars and marks. The choice of which treatment to choose depends on many factors, including the patient's skin type, skin sensitivity and concurrent treatment or medications used etc. There are also few studies which directly compare the effectiveness of chemical peels to laser treatment.
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