White Patches Fungal Infection Or Vitiligo- 1472 Questions Answered

She is having white dry patches on face and now it have started to appear on neck ,behind the ears , and on the back. Her T3,T4 and TSH level are normal and there is no case of vitiligo in her family from generations. So can it be fungal infection or vitiligo. It's been an year now.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 427 Views v

Dr. Archana MDermatologist | Chennai

Hi ! It could be a condition called seborrhoeic dermatitis . Please consult a dermatologist nearby who will examine and give an appropriate diagnosis and treatment . Since it has been a year I suggest ... Read More

Hi. I was planting on plant in the pot due to this , I got a fungal infection mark on my face.. i am applying trfy cream.. bt still the white patch has not gone ... Pls help

Asked for Female, 31 Years 294 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am vitiligo patient since 15 years. I want to know about latest treatment of vitiligo that can be remove white patches from my face as soon as possible.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 207 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

100% cure possible......Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

I have a small white patch.. it's been months now.. still the spot is same.. is it vitiligo ?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 173 Views v

Dr. Pallavi R HegdeAyurveda | Bangalore

Can't confirm by these details.. better to consult ... Read More

I am suffering from vitiligo from one year.I had homeopathic treatment .but again white patches are growing.please guide me for best treatment

Asked for Female, 31 Years 213 Views v

Dr. Vibha BholaHomoeopath | Pune

As far as vitiligo is concerned , the best possible form of treatment for it's cure is homeopathy . Vitiligo has a tendency to reoccur or grow during or after the treatment . In this case , there is n ... Read More

From one month there are two patch appear on my leg ..those are just 2 small white patches with white hair on them...is that something else or vitiligo?? should I be serious?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 555 Views v

Dr. Himani NegiHomoeopath | Chennai

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Vitiligo, also known as leucoderma, is a relatively common skin disorder, in which white spots or patches appear on the skin. These spots are caused by destruction or weakening of the pigment cells in ... Read More

I have vitiligo condition.. As in i have white patches on my ankle area.but its stable for past 12 years..very less patches on leg..docs have suggested to undergo surgery.. Suggest please.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

With medicine..100% cure possible.....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

Vitiligo (white patches) from childhood and also hvng more hair fall from last 5 years so am getting tensed abt this approached many doctors no use hope this may help me out

Asked for Male, 31 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Use melgain lotion at night, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed information ... Read More

I have white patches or vitiligo over my waist , looking for an ayurvedic doctor to treat the same . Have new spots appearing and have been doing treatment for the last 4 5 months. But to no avail

Asked for Male, 30 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Use white care cream at morning... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment... Consult privately for detailed information and prescription. ... Read More

I'm vitiligo patients 8 year I have treatment and it's working but very slow I want to know which sergery safe and good for me I have some white patches in my body leg, eyes, lips, hand and fingers please tell me

Asked for Male, 24 Years 423 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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If the treatment is showing response, I suggest you continue with it. Surgery can be tried only when there have not been any new patches and also no increase in the size of existing patches for at l ... Read More

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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Asked for Female, 22 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Shama NaazDermatologist | Nagpur

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

58 Yo | F | been on statins | Non-smoker | 121 lbs My mother has this white patch on her upper left shoulder for almost 6 months. It started off big, but has shrunk in size in the last month. We are going in for a derma appointment this week. Just preparing for the worst, could this be Vitiligo?

Asked for Male, 58 Years 31 Views v

Dr. A AminHomoeopath | Kolkata

-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

Hello Doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have a light-colored patch near my abdomen for the past 5-6 years. It causes itching, and it spreads slightly in a dot-like pattern. Previously, a doctor suspected it to be Vitiligo and prescribed Tofatus cream (to apply and show sunlight for 5 minutes) along with Zinc tablets. I noticed that when I applie

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Asked for Female, 22 Years 59 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ... Read More

Suddenly there is this white patch on my beard and i am worried about it. I want to know if this vitiligo or something else. Please help

Asked for Male, 28 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Madhavrao TidkeDermatologist | Pune

White patch with white hair ? Or loss of hair ? Take online consultation ... Read More

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

You are so late, why you hiding this .better if you visit nearby hospital and consult with dermatologist asap.its spread more otherwise. ... Read More

My daughter having white spatch on shoulder, underarm...I went to hospital 1doctot told pre vitiligo, another one told fungal infection,...what that white spatch...it spread to underarm also...look like smooth surface, please tell me what that... If it vitiligo means it treatble not not...

Asked for Female, 4 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Shoubhick BiswasDermatologist | Kolkata

Whatever be the condition continue line of management according to a dermatologist, yes Vitiligo is treatable ... Read More

White patches on face. No itching . Using dosetil cream and moisturizer but no improvement. What is this. It is fungal infection or p alba. Or t versicolor.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 51 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Area between little toe and nearby toe is white painful also 3 nails on the right foot and nail of left thumb of foot are infected from fungal infection

Asked for Male, 29 Years 38 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My brother has a red fungal infection and it increases continuously and also he has a lot of itching?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 54 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have done surgurey of white patch on my upper palate and do biopsy. I have attached biopsy report. Now again after 1 year in same place white patch found. Kindly advice please what to do no burning sensation there.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Kumar SinghDentist | Dhanbad

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Looks like you need to get it removed again. Oral fibroepethelial polyp are non cancerous lesion .you may consult a maxillofacial surgeon. ... Read More

"Hello Doctor, my son has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

Asked for Female, 1 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Sujit ShanshanwalDermatologist | Mumbai

You need to get Wood's lamp examination done. ... Read More

"Hello Doctor, my son 3 year old has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

Asked for Female, 1 Years 123 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello, I observed some white patches on penis looks like vitiligo. Kindly help to identify if it is vitiligo

Asked for Male, 30 Years 400 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal SinghSexologist | Delhi

Please share pictures of the affected area so that I can analyse the problem.. Give u proper solution ... Read More

I have white patches since many years all most 10 years I tried ayurvedic treatment, UVB treatment etc ... But for some reason i had to stop treatment and then it becomes more white patches, mere hath me and pair me patches he thoda se lip par he bas. I can not afford any treatment because of financial problem and my baby care so need solution at h

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 51 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I had a fungal infection past some months. I consulted the dermatologist and took alcros 200mg and bilasure 20mg for one month and cream fungicros. The fungal was completely cleared. The fungal is only on my buttocks area. Not any other place. But again it's back. I have too much of itching which id unbearable its look white patches patches. I take

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 201 Views v

Dr. AmandeepDermatologist | Khanna

Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ... Read More

Hi I saw a patch on right leg is this vitiligo I'm worried ?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Khushboo SethiaDermatologist | Bangalore

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It could be igh or vitiligo. Consult dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment can be planned accordingly. ... Read More

Hello Doctor's, Thanks for your time and guidance! My 9 month son is suffering with fungal infection in the diaper area (genital area and above genitals area-image shared). There are white small round patches, and also on the tip of his genital there is a bit of redness, and he keeps itching it. The paediatrician has advised" Lt-Mac Lotion(Lulicona

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Asked for Male, 0 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Jyoti SinghPediatrician | Bareilly

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Hello. The patches decrease gradually . And all the white patches which are seen over the skin, not all is infection. Normal too. ... Read More

I have developed fungal infection in my inner thighs (*I think it is ringworm infection). I didnt know how it develop even though I am careful about my skin. It all started when I stayed in hostel. I used steroid creams for a week and It also goes away but it leaves black patch on that area. How I treat them? Can I use glycolic acid cream? And any

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Asked for Male, 18 Years 187 Views v

Dr. Silky PriyaDermatologist | Pune

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The description suggests tinea cruris, a dermatophyte infection commonly seen in occluded, humid areas like the inner thighs—especially in communal settings like hostels. Steroid-containing crea ... Read More

I got this fungal infection on my ears n sides of ears. Also a patch on my cheeks. These are white, dry n itchy. Plesse advise

Asked for Female, 36 Years 63 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello doctor My wife is 29 years old, once she started itching on body 1 or 2 months later, a small white patch appeared on her hand and gradually it's increased 7cm. The doctor suggested we take a Skin biopsy, I am attaching a skin biopsy report here, kindly help us to know what exactly happened here and I assume that it's not vitiligo based on th

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 80 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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White patches fungal infection or vitiligo

She is having white dry patches on face and now it have started to appear on neck ,behind the ears , and on the back. Her T3,T4 and TSH level are normal and there is no case of vitiligo in her family from generations. So can it be fungal infection or vitiligo. It's been an year now.

Hi. I was planting on plant in the pot due to this , I got a fungal infection mark on my face.. i am applying trfy cream.. bt still the white patch has not gone ... Pls help

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I am vitiligo patient since 15 years. I want to know about latest treatment of vitiligo that can be remove white patches from my face as soon as possible.

I have a small white patch.. it's been months now.. still the spot is same.. is it vitiligo ?

I am suffering from vitiligo from one year.I had homeopathic treatment .but again white patches are growing.please guide me for best treatment

From one month there are two patch appear on my leg ..those are just 2 small white patches with white hair on them...is that something else or vitiligo?? should I be serious?

I have vitiligo condition.. As in i have white patches on my ankle area.but its stable for past 12 years..very less patches on leg..docs have suggested to undergo surgery.. Suggest please.

Vitiligo (white patches) from childhood and also hvng more hair fall from last 5 years so am getting tensed abt this approached many doctors no use hope this may help me out

I have white patches or vitiligo over my waist , looking for an ayurvedic doctor to treat the same . Have new spots appearing and have been doing treatment for the last 4 5 months. But to no avail

I'm vitiligo patients 8 year I have treatment and it's working but very slow I want to know which sergery safe and good for me I have some white patches in my body leg, eyes, lips, hand and fingers please tell me

58 Yo | F | been on statins | Non-smoker | 121 lbs My mother has this white patch on her upper left shoulder for almost 6 months. It started off big, but has shrunk in size in the last month. We are going in for a derma appointment this week. Just preparing for the worst, could this be Vitiligo?

Suddenly there is this white patch on my beard and i am worried about it. I want to know if this vitiligo or something else. Please help

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

My daughter having white spatch on shoulder, underarm...I went to hospital 1doctot told pre vitiligo, another one told fungal infection,...what that white spatch...it spread to underarm also...look like smooth surface, please tell me what that... If it vitiligo means it treatble not not...

White patches on face. No itching . Using dosetil cream and moisturizer but no improvement. What is this. It is fungal infection or p alba. Or t versicolor.

Area between little toe and nearby toe is white painful also 3 nails on the right foot and nail of left thumb of foot are infected from fungal infection

My brother has a red fungal infection and it increases continuously and also he has a lot of itching?

I have done surgurey of white patch on my upper palate and do biopsy. I have attached biopsy report. Now again after 1 year in same place white patch found. Kindly advice please what to do no burning sensation there.

"Hello Doctor, my son has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

"Hello Doctor, my son 3 year old has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

Hello, I observed some white patches on penis looks like vitiligo. Kindly help to identify if it is vitiligo

Hi I saw a patch on right leg is this vitiligo I'm worried ?

I got this fungal infection on my ears n sides of ears. Also a patch on my cheeks. These are white, dry n itchy. Plesse advise

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