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My father,70 years old has got dark patches on his neck with skin peeling off. This has spread on other areas of the neck and it's going to be a month . Please help with which doctor to consult and what is it

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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

Reason for having dark patches on my neck & forehead i am also experiencing Dry Skin 1 skin tag on my neck Dizziness

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis Causing dark patches.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, ...  Read More

I am having dark patches in neck and then it spreads to face also slightly itchy.It is progressing and consulted dermatologist they told it is LPP and it doesn't have medicines they have some steroid tablet also but not yet reduced since it is progressing it is a big worry for me . I don't know what to do .since am working it is highly embarrassing

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Without seeing it's not possible to diagnose.. send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have developed dark patches of skin on my inner thighs. Also, dark thick velvety lines on the back of neck. What can be this?

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Hello Increased weight may leads to this kind of problem It is Acanthosis nigricans Weight loss leads to improvement ...  Read More

How to get rid of dark black patches on face and neck . Also skin is getting dry and also oily sometimes

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Include a hyaluronic acid based moisturiser and an eye cream in your skin care regimen. You can book online consultation for detailed prescription ...  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

Sir/mam, I have dark patches on my neck and they keep on increasing every year. I dont understand the problem. Please help.

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U r suffering from acanthosis nigricans.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and tre ...  Read More

Please help me from this Dark Patches on Neck it is growing day by day, suggest any treatment for this Thank you in Advance

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I have dark brown coloured patches around my neck but no symptoms so i want to know what is that and give medicine suggestion.

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You are suffering from acanthosis nigricans causing brown patches.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, ...  Read More

Skin on face and neck has got dark patches . Was in London for 1 yr after coming back to India the skin got damaged a lot. It got dusky look and patchy skin

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Hello, Kindly post a picture of your condition as there are many skin conditions which lead to dark patches. However from your description it appears that you have a condition called as acanthosis nig ...  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

What supplement can I take for better skin and to reduce dark circles.i have intense dark circles with fine lines

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Specific treatment available for better outcome ...  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

Due to increased chorestol many patches are present near the both eyes and these patches are increasing linearly with time as via local doctor they said it could be more dangerous if not treated soonly What should I do for it ??

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Treat the blood cholesterol levels ...  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

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

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

I delivered a baby on 27th June 2025. I had groin infection immediately thereafter due to irritation of cleaning solution used for cleaning after delivery. I took fluconozole 150 mg for a while and the active groin infection (tiny bumps redness and irritation) subsided but the skin has become black. Since I had frequent and irregular periods, i use

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There is some postinflammatory desquamation, it might be scaly for some time and the skin will be more sensitive. However it is advised to stop using any out of the ordinary products which contain fra ...  Read More

What is the solution of skin tags around neck area, and eyelid . Can it be removed by some medicine? What are the other solutions

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Skin tags are small, benign growths that often appear on the skin, typically in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing. They are usually flesh-colored or slightly darker and can vary in size f ...  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 a 5-month-old daughter and lastly she has white patches on her neck and chest. I'm a bit worried. How it will cure .

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Hello mam, i understand your concern I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595 ...  Read More

20 months old baby having white patches on the neck and back area have tried OTC antibiotic, antifungal creams and homeopathic treatments prescribed by doctors in the last year nothing worked would like views of other doctors here

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Pic is not clear. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

How long one can consume canthex tablet and apply cuticans cream...? After stoppage of tablet and cream...will the darkness reappear?

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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 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

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

U have skin rages around neck and face. Around 15. These are very small in size. Can u suggest any medicine

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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 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?"

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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 taking glutathione 500mg daily for skin lightening but the effects are getting reversed, I have noticed I am getting more darker after taking it, is there any side effect for that. My skin tone is naturally a mild dark and earlier it was a fair as compared to right now I am seeing it. Any remedies for this issues, also should I stop taking t

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The effects vary depending upon the sun exposure duration proper history is needed before guidance kindly consult online ...  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

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