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A few months back I spotted a small white patch on my skin. When I poked it little watery drop came out. I can still see the patch. Can you tell me what it could be?

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Have got small white patches over the skin on the neck and over chest. It shows up more during humidity and summers. But is always there. Started 9 years back. Not itching, only rarely when its humid.

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It can be fungal infection called tinea versicolor. I cannot be sure until I see them. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

Since last few days i am observing small extra skin patches below both my eyes. May i know what could it be

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They can be skin tags or xanthelasma. But a clear picture is needed for diagnosis. Consult online with pictures. ... Read More

He had a white spotes on the face What precautions should he take and what medicines he should use?Is this because of deficiency of vitamins?

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Need to check whether it's eczema or fungal infection.. send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I have been noticing small patches white in color on my arms only , which are intermittent. They appear on and off . No other symptom of itching or burning of skin. Only the patch

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ... Read More

My son face having small white patch like from 4 days... pls find attachment and tel me... is it anything to worry ... why its happening

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Don't worry...child suffering from atopic dermatitis causing this white patch... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ... Read More

The skin near chest area and below the face are becoming white... There are many small white patches near this area... It does not causes any type of itches

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White spots should not be taken lightly. It may be fungal infection or vitiligo. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I have small itchy skin patch, covered with white layer on nose, upper part of lip, above chin. When i remove them it irritates and itches alot. It burns when i go in Sunlight, mostly in winters. But they have started in 2012,now it's been 8 years. I took homeopathy but no use. They always come back at the same place. I have 5 in total.. They leav

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Moisturise well If issues persist, consult online for specific medications and customised skin care products ... Read More

I have a small white patch on my finger bones i had visited a skin docter she has suggested a cream which iam using and no change. what would be the problem

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It's vitiligo..U need specific medicine..Undergo PRP therapy. Few creams available.... Contact me for treatment.. ... Read More

Since last 3-4 days... There are 2 small white patches on my skin...on neck.... Is it a serious problem or it can be cured with ease....

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It may be fungal infection called tinea veriscolor. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

She develops acnes on her face very often. Recently she has developed some small acnes on her eyelids, and her eyelids has become dry and rough. On the back of her neck some dead skin type was also there. During past few days, on her scalp few dry white patches have developed, we applied coconut oil over there, but they still persist.

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Don't apply oil Need pics for clear examination and treatment ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I have light/white patches on my cheek. The patches are smooth and there is no itching, redness, dryness or scaling. They appear occasionally and usually go away on their own after a few months. I have attached a clear photo. Could you please tell me what this might be and whether I need any treatment or tests?

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Your Opinion: Most likely pityriasis alba or post-inflammatory hypopigmentation. Vitiligo is another possibility and needs examination to rule out. Next Steps: See a dermatologist for examination; Wo ... Read More

Can somebody plz tell me wht is this condition I have attached pics There is these white patches and small cuts in testes don't know whether it is from razor or not Feeling very awkward to have these

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ... Read More

Sudden appearance of white patches on my face. Had deworming medication.. Yet the patch is there... Texture is as smooth as my face.. No itching no irritation just white spot

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

Hi Saw this patch in one of my cousin's neck, his age is 40 years. Can you please tell how to move forward with the treatment this?..any tests should be done? Exactly what is this?

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Hello It may mole, fungal infection, melanin destruction Kindly consult online for further evaluation ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I have noticed white patches on both sides of my anterior tonsillar pillars. They appear smooth and symmetrical, and I have had them for about 8–9 days. I also had a sore throat recently. The patches are not painful and cannot be scraped off. In addition, I occasionally experience jaw pain. Sometimes it occurs on the right side and

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Just do betadine gargles Might be some bacterial URTI ... Read More

I noticed two smooth white patches that are present symmetrically on both sides of my tonsillar area. They first appeared about 8-9 days ago, and a few days later | developed a sore throat, which has since improved. The patches are soft, not painful, and cannot be scraped off. My ENT diagnosed two tiny tonsilloliths (tonsil stones), but I am confus

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Pls visit ur Ent specialist ... Read More

Small cluster of tiny white/yellowish bumps on the upper eyelid, close to the inner side since last 10 days. no paining and no itching.pic is attached any specific cream to apply

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I noticed two smooth white patches that are present symmetrically on both sides of my tonsillar area. They first appeared about 8–9 days ago, and a few days later I developed a sore throat, which has since improved. The patches are soft, not painful, and cannot be scraped off. My ENT diagnosed two tiny tonsilloliths (tonsil stones), but I am confus

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Nothing to worry about They dont look suspicious ... Read More

On my left side of right leg knee, i am seeing a red coin size red patch , which is itching too much. I tried ringgaurd , rashes cream but didn't work, it is there for almost 2 weeks not increasing but very stubborn not going.

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Small cluster of tiny white/yellowish bumps on the upper eyelid, close to the inner side since last 10 days. no paining and no itching.pic is attached

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Consult your dermatologist ... Read More

I am a 21-year-old male. Around 8 days ago, I noticed two white patches on both tonsillar pillars at the back of my throat. They appeared before I developed a sore throat, fever, and body aches. My GP diagnosed secondary bacterial infection with stomatitis and prescribed antibiotics. My sore throat, fever, and body aches have resolved, but the whit

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Pls have full Ent examination with Ent or head and neck doctor not dentist ... Read More

About 8–9 days ago, I noticed two white patches at the back of my throat. Three to four days later, I developed a sore throat that lasted for about 2–3 days. I visited a general physician, who diagnosed me with a bacterial throat infection and stomatitis. The sore throat has now resolved, but the two white patches are still present. They are not

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If it is not causing any symptoms for now just do warm saline gargles It will gradually fade ... Read More

About 8–9 days ago, I noticed two white patches at the back of my throat. Three to four days later, I developed a sore throat that lasted for about 2–3 days. I visited a general physician, who diagnosed me with a bacterial throat infection and stomatitis. The sore throat has now resolved, but the two white patches are still present. They are not

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If the patch persists for more than a month, biopsy will have to be done . If you do tobacco chewing , kindly stop that ... Read More

Itching in skin and all over body and redness and in hair white patches he is taking dytor as fluid overload in heart and low bp 100/51

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I think you have not mentioned the age of the patient correctly and also the history required is incomplete. Still there are many causes but some could be diuretics and other cardiovascular medication ... Read More

For few days noticed some kind of white patches on the back there is not itching or anything sometimes after bath feels very mild itchy but it is not fading away nor spreading. Seems a fungal infection. Please suggest some anti fungal cream. Please see attached image .

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Hello Doctor, I have had a patch on the side of my nose for more than 1 month. It first appeared brown, then the skin peeled, and after a sunburn it developed a noticeable white ring around it. The patch has not spread. There is no peeling now, but it sometimes itches, especially after makeup. The white ring becomes much more visible when I apply B

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

My daughter is 3 years old. She has a slightly raised white-colored patch of skin on her thumb. What could it be? It has been there for the last 2–3 months. I am concerned because it is not completely flat; it is a little raised. She also has a habit of sucking her thumb at night.photo attached

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. For the past 1 year, I have had white patches/white lines inside my mouth along with occasional burning sensation and irritation. I have consulted multiple dentists and oral specialists, but no definite diagnosis has been made so far. Some doctors suspected Oral Lichen Planus, while others were not sure. I qui

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ... Read More

My brother's hand severe tanned then after it looks like a skin allergy, there are patches like black somewhere white.. please suggest something

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ... Read More

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