Is it permissible to use menstrual blood to treat acne?
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It is not permissible to seek medical treatment with menstrual blood, because it is impure (najis). As for smearing the body with impurity, there is a difference of opinion regarding it, but the correct view is that it is permissible out of necessity. However, there is no necessity here, as acne has a cure available through doctors. Menstrual blood is among the filthiest of impurities, and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade seeking treatment with unlawful things.
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