Dark Scaly Patches On Skin- 1622 Questions Answered

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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Asked for Female, 21 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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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Dr. Simran Chhabriya Cosmetologist | Mumbai

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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.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

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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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Asked for Female, 35 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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 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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Asked for Male, 27 Years 140 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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

Asked for Male, 28 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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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 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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Asked for Female, 20 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Niraj Jain Cosmetologist | Kolkata

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

Asked for Female, 27 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

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.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Komal Ramteke Dermatologist | Mumbai

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.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

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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

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

Asked for Female, 27 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Dermatologist | Lucknow

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

Asked for Female, 18 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

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?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

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

Asked for Female, 25 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Richa Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

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

Asked for Male, 35 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Jyoti Mohan Tosh Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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

Asked for Female, 27 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Bhumika Mahawar Dermatologist | Dehradun

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

Asked for Male, 34 Years 62 Views v

Dr. A Ompriya Cosmetologist | Chennai

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.

Asked for Female, 62 Years 40 Views v

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

Asked for Female, 25 Years 88 Views v

Dr. A Ompriya Cosmetologist | Chennai

“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

Asked for Male, 39 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

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

Asked for Male, 27 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 child 2 month old has sudden dark pigmentation on left leg which is like larger patches and one black patch on scrotum

Asked for Male, 1 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

There is some dark mole like patches on skin It goes away in few days.no pain.what would it be . Sometimes it comes in leg too

Asked for Female, 30 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Khushboo Sethia Dermatologist | Bangalore

Consult dermatologist. Proper history and examination needed to confirm the diagnosis. It could be a bruise. ... Read More

My name is Hajari and I am struggling with melasma (dark patches on the face) for some time. It is affecting my confidence and I would like to understand the right treatment options. I am kindly requesting a free consultation or initial advice if possible. Your expert guidance will really help me take the next steps. Please let me know if I can sha

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Asked for Male, 35 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

Having this dark patch on 1 of cheek from last 3 years , don't know how this appeared. Earlier it was not there

Asked for Male, 26 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

Many possibilities A proper conversation and examination would help Some test might be necessary Connect directly if you wish to consult ... Read More

After having severe acne I took a consultation and was recommended adapalane gel with clindamycin in it. As a side effect it caused dryness and hence dark patch due to the dryness occurred around my mouth. Now tell me the how to remove the patch

Asked for Female, 19 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

Dark patches on forehead and cheeks visible . Almost complete forehead is darkened with minute dot like fair colour dots. Dark patches are also visible on cheeks. What is it.. Melasma or something else. And what can I try to reduce them?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 recently travelled on a sunny day and after returning home after sometime my fore arms started itching and I could see some patchy areas where the skin looks like it was damaged with scaly skin and thick patches.

Asked for Male, 37 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

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Plz connect online with pictures for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ... Read More

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

Asked for Female, 40 Years 144 Views v

Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

Share photographs and consult online ... Read More

I am suffering from white and red scaly patches on foreskin. It itches during night. No pain no inflammation or other discomfort.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 72 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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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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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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.

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

My child 2 month old has sudden dark pigmentation on left leg which is like larger patches and one black patch on scrotum

There is some dark mole like patches on skin It goes away in few days.no pain.what would it be . Sometimes it comes in leg too

Having this dark patch on 1 of cheek from last 3 years , don't know how this appeared. Earlier it was not there

After having severe acne I took a consultation and was recommended adapalane gel with clindamycin in it. As a side effect it caused dryness and hence dark patch due to the dryness occurred around my mouth. Now tell me the how to remove the patch

Dark patches on forehead and cheeks visible . Almost complete forehead is darkened with minute dot like fair colour dots. Dark patches are also visible on cheeks. What is it.. Melasma or something else. And what can I try to reduce them?

I recently travelled on a sunny day and after returning home after sometime my fore arms started itching and I could see some patchy areas where the skin looks like it was damaged with scaly skin and thick patches.

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

I am suffering from white and red scaly patches on foreskin. It itches during night. No pain no inflammation or other discomfort.

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