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Rima Soni offers some natural remedies

My father is losing hair around the centre of his scalp. Can you suggest something for him? Also, I'm a 10-year-old girl with whiteheads on my nose. Can you suggest something that will take care of the same?
- Kyra
For your dad, massaging onion juice mixed with aloe vera gel into the scalp will be very helpful. Do this for 30 minutes every day to activate circulation. Whiteheads are a common problem and the best treatment is to take ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate soda and mix with water; apply this on the problem area. After five minutes, rinse off with a gentle scrub and follow with a cold rinse. Do this twice a week, and your whiteheads will clear off.
I have pimples inside the skin on my chin. As per my dermatologist, they are acne without the openings and are embedded inside. My chin, therefore, looks bumpy. There are also similar rashes on my forehead. Kindly suggest an effective home remedy.
- Dolly
Cinnamon with honey is the best mask for this skin condition. The bumps will get suppressed and the skin will start healing gradually. It will stay red for a while, but it will soon clear up. This treatment can be done twice a day for effective results.
I love your column and have been reading it for a long time. I am 28 years old and have oily skin. I used to have a lot of pimples as a teenager. At the moment, I get pimples only during 'that time of the month', but I have a lot of acne scars and open pores. Can you give me some advice on how to control the oiliness of my skin? I have a wedding to attend in October, so I'm hoping for something that could remove my acne scars and close my pores. Lastly, my face has really tanned over the years, so please suggest a remedy for that too.
- Alefiya
Take 1 tablespoon of tomato juice, ½ a tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey and ¼ teaspoon turmeric. Mix these with equal portions of corn flour and rice powder to make a creamy mask. Apply this twice a day and, when dry, scrub off with cold water. Your skin will brighten, pores will shrink, scars will lighten and pimples will disappear. An all-in-one treatment indeed.
I have a severe ingrown hair condition on my lower legs. They are dark/red spots that make me very conscious of my legs in shorts and skirts. Is there an effective natural remedy and does laser work to get rid of these spots?
- Name withheld
Laser is an excellent treatment for ingrown hair and spots. Before getting laser, the legs get shaven, which is very good for ingrowth hair. Although expensive, this treatment is still the best for this problem.
Can you please suggest a home remedy to get rid of acne marks on the face without the use of honey?
- Name withheld
Take 1 teaspoon yoghurt, and add equal portions of gram flour and rice powder. Apply the thick mask to your skin. After 20 minutes, scrub off and rinse with cold water. Do this thrice a week for best results.
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