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My child 5yrs having white patches on cheeks which is on off since 2 yrs ...we used to go swimming pool I think it's worst after that...I tried some steroid ointments...plz suggest lotion for permanent cure

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Commonest cause of this is sunlight allergy,followed by worms and then fugal infection off-the-wall skin. Plz visit your paediatrician for physical examination and treatment. ...  Read More

I have regular Linea Alba in my cheek one side this is harmful to us please tell

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Hi,,if it is linea alba,,then it is a normal variant,,donot worry. ...  Read More

It is possible that Linea Alba come regularly in cheek Please confirm it it is harmful

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If it's linea alba. Then it's a normal variant. Any how you must rule it out. Consult an Oral Medicine expert asap.You may Practo Consult also. ...  Read More

I am having Pityriasis Alba on my face. I hve few queries. Will it turn into vertigo.What should I apply on it. Is it very serious? Please help.

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Hi Please share pictures of concerned area to see what exactly is the pathology and accordingly treatment can be advised. No pityriasis alba doesn't turn into vitiligo. ...  Read More

I changed my teeth in dentist but linea alba is not gone please help me please

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Linea Alba, is a white line on the inside of the cheek that is caused by function , it is seen on both sides extending from the inner corner of the lip till the back. It does not cause any problems ...  Read More

I have a thick line in my inner right cheek..dentist said its linea alba..does homeopathy have cure for linea alba

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Linea alba is due to deposition of keratin and increased friction Homeopathic medicine will help you For further queries and consultation kindly consult through practo app Dr.Fathima 20 years of m ...  Read More

My 6 year old has got white patch on his cheeks after consulting dermatologist he diagnosed him with pityriasis alba. He has given him tbis(.1%) cream, gracecort cream and duvitin moisturising cream. It has being 10 days but there is no affect. My question is it Pityriasis alba or vitiligo? If it is alba does it take time& is this correct medicatio

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It is Pityriasis Alba It is due to dry skin and vitamin deficiency It will take time ...  Read More

I am having Pityriasis Alba on my face for a week. Here are the latest pics attached. I am very much tensed. Please help.

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This appears to b Pityriasis versicolor. Its a common fungal infection of the skin. The fungus interferes with the normal pigmentation of the skin, resulting in small, discoloured patches. These patch ...  Read More

Recently I went to a dermatologist regarding my daughter's white patch where I got to know that it is pitriyasis alba. Can I please know after how many days does it last. It has been since two week I am using the creams

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It takes time Which varies depending on the person Follow up at the right time for further evaluation ...  Read More

I have a pityrasis alba problem so what should i do for get rid to this problem which type of medicine should i take

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It's a nutritional condition, use daily moisturizer ...  Read More

My 6 year old got white patch on face after consulting dermatologist he diagnosed it Pityriasis alba but it has been 10 days after applying tbis (.1%) cream , gracecort cream duvtin moisturising cream there is not affect. Could you pls let me know if he is being diagnosed properly. It's not vitiligo? Also as per dermatologist it takes time but th

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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

So I have been noticing Linea alba in my mouth not very prominent but yes it's there for 2-3 months now. Also due to a major cavity in my right second molar teeth the Linea alba is little big in cheek area which touches the same. I'm general sceptical about health and have a history of smoking for 2 years which I have reduced now and hence asking.

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Hello Linea alba is very common and it is just due to cheek touching the teeth There is no need of any treatment for this ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My kid had white patches on face and on consulting doctor they told it's pityriasis alba it goes away.but it's been 3months but still the patches are seen..is there any cream/ointment that I can apply to see better results..

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White patches can take a while to reduce. Moisturize the skin nicely. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management. ...  Read More

My daughter has had a wheatish birth mark on her neck since we noticed. We visited many dermatologists and they all said it is birthmark and nothing else. No medication needed. Last week, she had one very small wheatish patch (not completely white) on her cheeks and the doctor said it is Pityriasis Alba. He has given Tacrolimus 0.03% and surprising

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

I have line alba in right cheek, jaw pain from 2 weeks it's shifted to left to right side of jaw and above jaw pain,tongue soreness, transparent colour skin got peeled of from mouth yesterday morning when I wakeup

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PleSe get a physical examination.meanwhile do not drink hot liquids.can apply zytee-L at the site. ...  Read More

Sir i have line alba at right cheek and jaw pain from morethan 2weeks and tongue taste changed And head ache sometimes

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Hello Do gargle with lukewarm water with salt.and diagnosis we need photographs and other history ...  Read More

Can i apply facewash on pytrisis alba and if not what I should apply on my face so that I recover soon

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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 gone through blood test in month march. I feel tired all the time. I faced severe hair fall and after that i have noticed a white patch on my nose. After consulting doc i came to know its P alba. I did not find alopathy treatment working for me. I went for homeopathy treatment. Its still going on.. But i guess it's also notworking.In reports

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For the deficiencies you need to take proper Medications, consult privately for the same. Also tell about the medications you are taking then can help you better ...  Read More

I taking for dry cough Bryonia Alba Dilution 30 CH 3 time a day ....i have dry cough more than 2 months...and excess muscus in my throat ..it is effective?for dry cough and post nasal drip

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Bryonia is not only dry cough medicine. So you consult with homoeopathic Dr. ...  Read More

I consulted two doctors recently for a small patch on my face and both of them mentioned it's pityriasis alba. One suggested to take luliconazole which I have been taking for a month but no affect. Other one is tarcoz forte which yesterday only one doctor suggested me. Which ointment is most effective for this condition. I am attaching a picture fo

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Does not look like p alba, need better pics for any advice. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I've 2 light whitish spots on my face. The doctor I consulted said it's p alba and it'll go with medication and ointment. But it's been 7 months now it's still there. What should I do? When it'll go?

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You might have to continue with treatment for one year or take anti fungal medication also . If it does not help you can take an appointment with me that might help your problem ...  Read More

I m 20 weeks pregnant..during this pregnancy I saw some red spot in my jaw near linea alba .but it is not paining.what should I do ?pls suggest

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Plz upload d pick of d same , then only we can guide u ...  Read More

I consulted a doctor online for my uneven skin tone and pimples. He prescribed me tretinoin cream. After using it for a month I saw that my lighter uneven skin was becoming even more lighter than the surrounding skin. I consulted another doctor and he told me to stop using tretinoin cream as it was causing dryness. So am I allergic to tretinoin cre

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Topical vitamin A usually causes dryness ...  Read More

Hi All, Can we use bryonia Alba as prophylactic/immunity booster medicine for the covid situation. Or only Arcenicum Album is suggested in the category of prophylactic drug. Does bryonia Alba and arsenicum album have any side effects on : pregnancy planning, hypertension, heart disease or any arsenic poisoning effect. Do we have any substitute h

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You can take arsenic album if you wish as a prophylactic medicine :.. avoid Bryonia .. the best medicine is the constitutional medicine which improves your immunity .. you can contact me for the same ...  Read More

My sister (22 years old) had developed multiple small round patches of lighter skin (no bumps) around her arm and neck 6 months ago. It was mildly itchy sometimes until now. Since last 6-7 days the color of the patches has darkened (darker than surrounding skin color) and the itchiness gone. Does it mean it's getting better? I had shared the pictur

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Don't worry...you are suffering from Fungus infection causing pityriasis versicolor. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detaile ...  Read More

Pityraisis alba causes white patches on my kids skin. Can anyone help? I consulted couple of doctors and they provided medicine and als advice that it will take 7-10 months to go away. I wanted it to fade away quickly because it is much more visible outside in the sun. Ok

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

I have linea alba inside cheek both sides for more than 3 weeks. However there is mild jaw pain with some time cheek bites during having food. Please let me know what need to do as i am not chewing any tobacco only smoke. Doing salt rinse twice a day.

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You must consult an Oral Medicine expert ...  Read More

Dear sir/mam, My daughter is 30 months old and she is having light white spots on both of his dimples since childhood. Sometimes they fades away and sometimes they returns. Recently she was having white patches on face also. For the same we visited to a dermatologist and he diagnosed it as alba. he prescribed Flutivate E cream and tole norm oil.

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Child is suffering from atopic dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consult ...  Read More

Hi doctor I am suffering with pitryasis Alba on my face and little dandruff is also in my hair .Please suggest some remedies .My doctor has given me moisturizer and coal tar shampoo for hair plz suggest if there is any other remedy which can cure my problem

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You are suffering from atopic dermatitis causing pityriasis Alba and dandruff.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the aff ...  Read More

My daughter have few white spots on face which are increasing in size for the same i consulted my pediatrician he said it's fungal infection and adviced a anti fungal cream for 15 days. After applying it for 15 days i noticed cream doesn't responds on spots. So today i visited dermatologist he said it's pityriasis alba and prescribed following med

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High possibility of pityriasis Alba.....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

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