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Had light brown patches on skin from past 7 years. They are not itching or paining but looking odd on neck and hands.

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Greetings, thanks for posting your concerns. Your problem has a solution. You need a clinical line of treatment like peels and laser treatment as well. Please contact me for further information. Dr ka ...  Read More

It's been a month, there was red brown patch on the one hand and now it can be seen on the other hand too.

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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I’ve been noticing slowly developing brown patches on both of my arms and back . ( 10 to 12 ) The patches are slightly raised, and wrinkled, but not itchy or painful. They have been increasing very slowly over time. ( Observed 6 months before) There are no red spots, oozing, or scaling, and the skin color is just darker than nor

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Will need more of history taking and evaluation ...  Read More

Skin pigmentation melasma brown dark patches in my both eyes sides and cheeks also so pls help me gi

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Brown patches is seen on my stomach and in between breast area . Now it is visible on the neck region. Previously It was small however it's spreading now. Sometimes feel itchy as well

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It's Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detaile ...  Read More

I have got a brown colour patch on my back and is about 6 inches in lengtha nd breadth. Mus shaped. Looks like a pigmentation, but i m not sure. I have seen this commonly in females. It has an itchy feel too and during summers it increases. Is it cureable?

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It is not advisable to prescribe without examining the patient. Kindly send photos using private chat for better understanding of the problem. Once diagnosis is made, then only we can prescribe some m ...  Read More

From the last 2-3 months i am experiencing hair fall and white flaks on my head. Today i cut my hairs short and found that i have brown patches all over my head. What can that be ? Is that any disease? recommended medicine or self treatment?

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This looks like early stage of scalp psoriasis. Proper diagnosis and treatment is required for this condition. ...  Read More

I am 27year female. I had been for a vacation to Bali. After 4 days I spotted 2 small Brown patches/spots on my face. And it's been 3 days And it is still there. I might have not applied sunscreen for a day or so near the beach. Is it a sun spot? Will it disappear?

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Need to see the patches for diagnosis. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Having uneven shaped Brown rough patches on skin lower backside on right side where the skin is not exposed to Sun light.I want to what is it?

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... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

Hi, Off late I'm getting these brown circles on my skin, specifically around my mid riff and back. I've had these a few times before and the doctor had advised using a medicated soap and Kevon on the marks. Now it has returned again. Please advise what soap and if any other medication can be used to treat this.

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This is fungal infection. It can be treated easily. Please call me or contact using online consult option for proper prescription of medicine. Please don't self treat. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. Since August, I have been having a skin problem that started as itching on my inner thighs. After itching, circular ring-like patches appeared. First it was on my left inner thigh, then on my right inner thigh, then under my right breast. Today, a new small ring-like patch has appeared under my left breast.

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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

Hello Doctor My son developed itchy, patchy skin scaling on his foot shortly after his school reopened, as he started wearing a new pair of school socks. The peeling and dry, scaly patches have persisted since then. We initially applied coconut oil, but when it didn't improve, we started using Nivea moisturizer cream. I've attached photos for your

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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

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

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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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

A few days ago i discovered a dark brown patch under my breast on one side,no redness,no itching,i usually sweat a lot.since then it's the same.What could it be.?

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It could be fungal patch, bacterial infection or a dermatits Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management ...  Read More

I have been noticing these brown white patches in my inner cheeks with no pain and no symptoms. Doctor diagnosed it as lichen planus but i am a bit confused. this patches are bilateral. Please check the pictures and tell me what is it.

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Hi! So from the pictures it looks like a normal variation in the buccal mucosa, I need a few more answers as to how long have these lesions been bothering you and whether you have any habits? Plus ju ...  Read More

Please tell about this patch it is for years with itching please help me treat this scar and tell further steps

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

Hi Found this white patches small ones past 6 months,when touched,its painful. Pl suggest. Thanks Poorna

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Goodmornin poorna, i have just check your lesions. Most probably this look like mollscum or wart but i can make confirme diagnosis after proper clinical history and examination. ...  Read More

White patches on baby skin clearely visible for 15 days.its growing in many areas of face like neck,cheeks.

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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 doctors, Since this afternoon, I’ve been feeling itchy, and I noticed small marks like ant stings on a few parts of my body—my back, legs, and near my armpits. I ignored them, thinking they might be ant bites. Now, since this evening, I have swollen patches all over my back, around my knees, thighs, and near my armpits. Could you

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Hi there . Just received this Query. This is most definitely condition we label as Acute Urticaria or HIVES in common parlance. Causes can be many. From food allergies to insect bite allergies any ...  Read More

There are Sudden Brown patches in armpits, what is this, is it concerning?? Can i Apply glycolic acid in it ??

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Is it only over left armpit? Or both and also over upper back? Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting, also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalise ...  Read More

My hand looks extremely different from the rest of the body; and it becomes extremely dry and covered with brown scaly patches. Please tell me the skin condition, and will it spread to the rest of the body?

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Both of my hands have scaly brown patches, while the area below the wrist, and the rest of my body are smooth (as shown on attached photo). What skin condition is this? Is there a cure?

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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

My daughter who is just 2.5 months old has white patches on her chest beneath neck Its not itching or painful. Seen since last two weeks.

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Skin dry patches on legs and hands and back side of body Am suffering with this over 5 years Patches are going and coming help to find which dieases is this?

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Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

One year ago hair fall and patches still there's I don't know how to control I want final suggestion

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Specific medication will improve condition. Kindly consult online with pictures for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

A white patch on my penis skin and it burn when touch that part plz help ,It has been 3day an when clean the skin part a white colourless liquid come from the skin

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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, I have dandruff in my hair and due to that I get white patches on my facial skin and under eyes. Can I apply ketoconazole or any other shampoo for this.

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Almost every night i get red patches on my skin all over body and the temperature is extreme high and also the patches are not itchy but the patches are extremely big and red and only comes at night

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It can be urticaria. Kindly consult a dermatologist for a proper treatment ...  Read More

I am having these red patches all over my body and these are increasing in numbers day by day.. Sometimes one or two of them itch.. the skin is peeling off but not getting better

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Further information required to diagnose the condition And treat accordingly Connect directly for consultation ...  Read More

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