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Hello doc, I'm suffering from scaly dark patches for about 2 years now over my forehead, please check the attachment I provided and the condition had gotten worse, tried numerous doctors but no help. Now I want genuinely to heal this out over 2 years the patch keeps scaling and scaling the skin, not healing at all.. plz check the pic and tell me wh

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Don't worry... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription. ...  Read More

Dry, scaly skin near vagina. I am dark skinned but that area is more darker with a sharp border. I have vaginal secretions as well. No itching or redness.

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You have to apply proper moisturizer .That is upto medicated one.. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have a circular dark red scaly patch on my left foot for the past 13 years. The patch has grown up to almost 2 inches in diameter. Previous diagnosis at BHU hospital Varanasi confirmed it to be psoriasis. Attaching herewith a picture of the same.Ointment Lobate-S used to work well bit not anymore. Kindly advise.

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Hello dear. Are there any other similar lesions on the body ? On head, elbows ? Kindly share a clear picture and more details via online consultation for a detailed prescription ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I have a dark red scaly patch on my left foot for the last 13 years. A prior consultation with a dermatologist at BHU confirmed that the patch was psoriasis. It was present bilaterally on my elbows as well. However those have completely vanished. The one on the foot remains and has now grown to about an inch in diameter. I was prescrib

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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescript ...  Read More

I keep getting this patch of dry scaly skin behind my right ear, that I periodically scratch off. The skin falls off in dry flaky bits, but then its back to dry and scaly a couple of days later. Its partly behind the pinna and partly on the skin just outside the hairline, on the mastoid.

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This is called Seborrhoeic dermatitis. It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have developed some kind of itchy and scaly patch on my biceps and forearms. It started with a reddish rash looking similar to goosebumps and then overtime the skin dried and cracked. And now it looks like two different skin tones on my biceps. It still gets itchy and itchining cause small cuts and blood comes out(very little though, a small drop

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Seems like eczema due to sunlight. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment. ...  Read More

I am very light skinned amd have many moles and when i go outside i usually burn really badly. I have several larger moles with little discoloration, but they have never changed or evolved, so I have not gotten them checked out. The other night while working, i went to itch my back and felt a rough spot. When i got home i went to look at it and its

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If you are light skin you just use sunscreen in morning and day time, whenever you go out try to apply it atleast half an hour before going out. Try to buy a good medicated sunscreen in gel based if y ...  Read More

Hello Doctor , I have a scaly rough non itchy patch on skin. I don't have any allergies as such. Currently i m on anti depressants. I dont think that has any connection with this. What this could be?? Please suggest. Image attached

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Hello dear. Kindly share more details via online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

The patch is itchy, only on left side of the neck. It reduces and becomes lighter when medicine is taken and creams are applied. Then it reappears and becomes dark and itchy again. It has reoccured twice or thrice. Please suggest what should be done. Not tried ayurvedic treatment yet.

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Provide with photos of the same so that accurate diagnosis can be made and treatment can be given to you accordingly ...  Read More

For the past 2 months I have been suffering from dry itchy skin patches throughout my body - groin, back, chest, shoulders, buttocks. It is more itchy in the groin and buttocks area. I have taken medication but it keeps coming back. Also random occurrences of smally itchy bumps that leave a dark mark where ever popped.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

I have developed dark patches and dot dot like dark patch on both sides of my inner thighs/groin area near the private part over the past 3–4 months. They were not present before and have gradually increased in size. There is no pain or itching. The skin appears slightly flaky when scratched. Please advise what this could be.

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Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment ...  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

I have developed dark patches on my lower lip. Initially, there was a single spot, but now there are 4 to 5, contributing to the overall darkening of my lip. The affected area was initially dry; however, after applying coconut oil and Vaseline, the dryness has resolved, although the spots persist.

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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

Like this dark spots in hand , neck etc . One dermatologist told to use biluma cream. After that also it is like this, getting darker only after using that cream i think

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Test FBS PPBS Thyroid profile, Weight reduction You may be suffering from Acanthosis Nigricans ...  Read More

Hello, I have a very oily skin and scalp and for last several years I have been having the issue of scalp becoming very scaly and plaque like , I have consulted several dermatologists and yet I was always given a shampoo and soap but it never solved the issue, if I don't wash my head it will start forming scaly plaques within a day, does anyone hav

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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 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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More detailed history is desirable ...  Read More

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

I have been suffering from itching at vulva area and groin since 4 months.Visible dark patches and thick patches are seen on the affected place.No discharge is experienced but only itching mostly night time

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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 always get dry scaly patches on my neck and extremely dry skin I use sesame oil but after a few hours it gets dry. Attaching image for reference. Also my face is getting dull dry and dark mouth area. Please suggest

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

What kind of skin issues is this I was so scared and worried past one month I had this on my arms like round dry and scaly patches

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

Dark patches on body I have this on my hand and it doesn't itch or feels burn and i think that it day by day spreading also and i want to remove this and please tell me what is this and why is this also i have similar on my lower belly

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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

I am 24M 65kg weight under no medication. Recently I have noticed this dark patch on ny skin under my armpit area in the attachment I have uploaded the pic not sure what it is. Needed to know what exactly is this?

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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

I had my circumcision 18 days back. There are dark patches on my exposed gland and they are extremely painful to touch. The sensitivity in other areas has gone, but the dark patches are hurting. I am unable to walk due to this. Please advise.

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Apply lox 2 percent jelly to avoid hypersensitivity and apply a dressing over the area to avoid direct contact ...  Read More

I got dark patches at one corner of the lips before 5 days I got a crack it got healed but there is a dark patches i am concerned why the pigmentation is caused whether it will go or not

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Yes it will go Further history taking and evaluation is required Are you a vegetarian ? ...  Read More

I have noticed since last two years my skin is getting darker and also some fungal infection on the back side

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I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be presc ...  Read More

My mother has developed a dark, dry, hardened patch on her neck. Not painful but it looks like a skin condition.

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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

“I sometimes get dry, scaly skin with irritation. After that, the skin peels off in white patches, and white spots remain on my face.”

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“I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be pres ...  Read More

I got rashes, scaly dry patches on my penis. It's spreading. No itching sensation. Suggest me remedies

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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

Please help, i have this white patch of skin on my back, it neither itches nor its painful. I am tensed.

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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

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