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I have small dark spots covering the entire back side of the upper arm on both arms. I have this since a long time. Is this curable or is it a birth defect?

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing spots.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by dire ...  Read More

I noticed sudden white spot on left upper arm below the vaccine mark. What it could be? How to get rid off 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

The skin has become dark under arm left ar m. Tried to clean but unable to remove the spot. I observe it is growing big

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There are many reasons why your skin would turn dark or you may get pigmentation. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some ...  Read More

Dark spots on upper body ,shoulders , upper chest, under arms, upper back , top arms. Its iches when i sweat.

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It may be fungal infections called tinea veriscolor. I cannot diagnose until I see the spots. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment a ...  Read More

There are dark coloured spots under my armpits. The armpit skin is darker than the normal skin colour of mine and on the upper part there are dark spots of the same colour.

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This description sounds like acanthosis nigricans. This is a condition where your skin​ folds like underarms, neck and face becomes dark. It is either genetic or due to sedantry lifestyle and ov ...  Read More

I have had this red spot on my upper arm for quite a while now (pics attached). It is not completely flat and is slightly raised. I haven't thought much about it since I've seen my father and mother (both in 50s) have quite a few similar red spots. I am 22 years old. Sometimes however that genera area tingles or is irritated for a few minutes afte

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It's cherry angioma..not to worry.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Right from the elbow to my shoulder on both arms, in the triceps area, It's completely covered with dark grains. It's not itchy but the arm looks dark when viewed. Also, if I pop a grain, it turns slightly red sometimes but it not painful.

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You are suffering from keratosis pilaris, this is a recurrent condition. Avoid wearing clothes which are tightly fit on shoulders and arms, wear loosely fit cotton clothes. For advice regarding treatm ...  Read More

Right from the elbow to my shoulder on both arms, in the triceps area, It's completely covered with dark grains. It's not itchy but the arm looks dark when viewed. Also, if I pop a grain, it turns slightly red sometimes but it not painful.

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This looks like keratosis pilaris there are many treatment options and some types of exfoliating creams which can be used according to individual skin types with slight variation to give good results ...  Read More

I've been having one dark spot on my upper lip for almost three or four weeks I don't know what is it and what cause it

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Difficult to say without seeing. Should be nothing. Better show it to a specialist that worry about it ...  Read More

I've recently noticed a dark spot on my left eye upper eyelid outer side. It's not causing me any problem. I don't have any additional eye problem and also don't have eye power. Is it something to worry about? (I'm attaching the picture too)

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Just watch it for a while. Looks like a sebaceous cyst. Can be removed surgically at a suitable time. ...  Read More

Since 10-12 days i have felt a swollen portion on my right arm. Pain is not much. Little light red/blackish of skin. Very very light skin color change. However i do feel pain in other parts of the arm but that was also there as i work on laptop regularly and type a lot. I did a FNAC test and here is the finding: CLINICAL DETAILS : Ill defined subcu

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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

My left upper arm- there's a bit of discomfort. I don't have breathless or chest pains. Only at night times. I just got my gall bladder removed. And I have anxiety trouble at times. Before gall bladder removal I also had an ecg that was normal. About 3 weeks ago. Is this heart related or any other issue? Should I get my heart health checked

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Most probably not related to heart..still get it checked with ecg ...  Read More

Back mild acne and dark spots found in the back side. Kindly please suggest the best body wash for mild clean and any other treatments. Find an attachment for photos.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Back mild acne and dark spots found in the back side. Kindly please suggest the best body wash for mild clean and any other treatments. Find an attachment for photos.

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Hii proper evaluation is required ...  Read More

From last 2 month I am feeling bilateral shoulders pain and upper arm and palm pain ( feels swell) , Consulted with rhumetologist he advised to do ANCA test and ultrasound of shoulders , both are quite normal , esr crp also normal , deflacort 6 mg prescribed , it gives me relief , after quitting pain again hurting , My other test RA ANTI CCP ANA

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Your investigations do not point to a definite autoimmune rheumatic disease at present. As your symptoms persist and recur after stopping steroids, I recommend a repeat rheumatology review for a deta ...  Read More

In March 2026, I started Atorlip-F (atorvastatin + fenofibrate) and took it for about one month. In April 2026, I developed sudden, severe, bilateral shoulder, upper arm, biceps, and palm pain, which has persisted. My investigations so far include: ANCA (PR3): Negative ESR and CRP: Normal (including previous tests over the last 5 years) Ultrasound

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If it has started after taking atorvastatin tablet - it could be statin induced myopathy. As all other inflammatory tests and autoimmune workup is negative, u can stop statin and consider alternative ...  Read More

Doctor i have much hair on my face on side logs dark hair on chin and upper lips also have dark hair when . I use threading method to remove my upper lip hair it grows some where dark . I also have dark hair on my chest and under my belly . I so got checked by doctor I don't have any pcos conditions . I have dry skin type

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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 found this new dark spot 2 months ago underarms side. No itching or pain. Totally flat. Is it harmful?

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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

Skin texture is poor , acne due to PCOD, many dark spot , visited dermatologist and used many cream but non workout, need to know how i can improve my skin texture smooth and fadeout ky dark spots

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Share pictures of dark spots And get treated ...  Read More

I am feeling a severe upper arm in my biceps area and shoulder and lower arm and palm , both side symmetrical in the same location with the same intensity, when sit in ac stiffness feels, actually from last two year I am also feeling ear popping and facial pain periodically

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early signs if spondilosis including spasmodic features. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

After hot food i got some red spot in my upper palate i dint know whether bone hit or because of hot foods..I don't know..is it serious.please help

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Red spots on the palate after eating hot food are usually due to minor thermal injury to the delicate oral mucosa. When excessively hot food contacts the palate, it can cause superficial burns, leadin ...  Read More

Due long hour sitting or may be some other reason ...I got dark spots on my buttocks.. it's not at itchy or smtg... It just darker on a particular part of buttock on which I usually sitt Please recommend any cream

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Goodafternon mam, Some times due to long sitting conditions can cause this type of hyperpigmentation Beacuse of pressure area. You can avoid long time continues sitting,avoid tight clothing apply most ...  Read More

My newborn of 2 months has this spot on right arm...what kind of spot is it?. Is it a birthmark?..if it is a birthmark will it fade over time? I am just worried if its size increase or gets darken over 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 docs! My mother, aged 57, recently complained of a sudden sharp pain in her upper left arm. Upon asking she replied that it began the previous night, however, it's not permanent and is occurring only temporarily (it has occurred twice or thrice since last night, and persists for 5 mins or so). Moreover, it is not accompanied by any sort of di

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Check her blood pressure and get an ecg done ...  Read More

Why these dark spots happening and pimples. Any solution or what could be the reason. Attached photos

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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 dark spots on my skin. I also have pimples on my cheek and chin which are white in colour and after they get burst the white seed and water comes out of that pimple.And then I get the dark spots they are very deep and not able tp recover them faster.So,which cream should I use to fix these pimples and get a clean and clear skin??

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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

I had so much tiny acne on my face now they are gone but they gave dark spots and it looks like I got burned from anything that looks very embarrassing to me...anyone please suggest me any medicine

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Take proper consultation and treatment... the early treatment you start .. you get better results ...  Read More

Hello, I recently noticed dark greyish multiple spots on both inner sides of the cheeks.No pain at all. But feel very little dryness/roughness around those areas. Any idea what this can be. Thank You in Advance!

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There are many lesions of the oral cavity which look similar . A clinical examination is needed to rule out exactly . From the picture it appears to be a oral hemangioma.you may visit a clinic and get ...  Read More

Hello. I have some dry recurring spots on the upper lip. It disappears after applying Vaseline but comes back at times. Has been ongoing for 2-3 months. Attaching a picture. Thank you.

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Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Small swelling possibly lymph node appeared on upper left arm after there was a purple bruise left after blood was drawn for tests. Is this concerning?

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Usually no if it doesn't cause any pain or infection I may disappear after 1 or 2 days ...  Read More

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