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Hi Doctor, My mother's skin around her fingernails are suddenly turning white. It doesn't pain. I am uploading the picture, kindly review and let me know what it is and how do we cure it. Thanks

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I have got a white skin rash and it is turning purple after some time. It started on hand and slowly spreading to all hand and to chest as well. This is not having any itching over there. What this could be please advise. Is this contagious

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I'm experiencing white patches and itchy skin on my chin. Please help me on this. It looks like dry skin. Please advise.

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Wash affected area with Sebowash shampoo twice daily Apply: Elocon cream on affected areas twice daily for 3 weeks ...  Read More

It's been six months I am experiencing frequent feeling of itchiness on two white patch on my skin. One on my neck and other one just below an ear. Please suggest which meds should be applied here or which clinic will be good to consult nearby HSR Layout.

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You are suffering from Fungal pityriasis versicolor.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate d ...  Read More

I have itchy skin on back side of knees.I can see some white protruding dots as attached in image. Also I have itchy skin below my balls with no visible abnormalities there.

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Tab. Atarax(10mg): once after dinner for 10 days Tab. Iwermectol (12mg): one tab tomorrow morning before breakfast: SINGLE DOSE ONLY LOCAL APPLICATION: wash area with Cetaphil cleansing lotion twice d ...  Read More

Hello Doctor For the last couple of years I observed this problem about this white tone foul smell itchy shaft skin on my penis. May I get to know about this in detail?

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Hello I am 30yrs old and my facial hair are turning white Also few hairs on my head are also turning white Can you please help

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Don't worry...you are suffering from premature canities causing white hair... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detai ...  Read More

My gums are turning white and that is not painfull. So,what can be the reason for for it ? Is it a symptom of oral cancer?

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My lips are turning white on the edges and upper side. I have never had such experience. I don't know what to do.

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Hi Doctors, My husband has a very very itchy skin, but few days back there was a tiny patch on his leg, which kept on growing. Now the patch is on both the legs near the ankle. He has been using borolien from a day on it. I have attached a picture for reference, please could you tell me, is it anything serious or should he cover it. What can be do

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I've been having itchy skin (all over body) for the last 2 days. Had this problem in the past as well but it comes and goes away in 3-4 days.

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It may be due to a dozen factors. Insufficient history. Could be allergic reaction to something . Might need to get some blood investigations done as well. ...  Read More

Dear sir, Since 6-7 months my skin tone turing dark my hands and neck and face turing dark what should I do

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Could be because of prolong sun exposure.. apply sunscreen daily ...  Read More

I have an itchy vulva and white creamy discharge - not too much, but it is there. Slight burning feeling as well. I have Candid IP. Can I apply that externally on the vulva for relief for the night?

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I'm already suffering from psoriasis since 2016 Now I have noticed blackening of my skin my face skin lost its glow and my ears also getting black and I'm having pus like boils on my head and neck and parts of my body .what is it ? Please help me is it serious ?

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It can be improved...Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have been suffering from itchy red white wrinkled skin patches from past 3 gears. The size doesn't change, but sometimes it becomes thick red and sometimes its thin and white. But itches a lot.

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My husband had very itchy skin rash on skin. When scratched blood comes out and sometimes bleeds badly.

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It can be insect bite reaction but I need more history. It can definitely be treated. ...  Read More

Doctor,I have this itchy white stuff on my face...This is all over my face... While washing I suffer from severe itching... Sometimes this is visible..... It will also come after rubbing frequently...I have acne and white heads....and I'm suffering from severe dandruff too.. Now I'm having this itchy white thing.. What's this doctor?

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Kindly attach images and book a direct online consultation or leave an inbox message so that you can be evaluated and treated for all the ailments you have. ...  Read More

I have gotten a full body checkup, not vitamin deficient but my hair is turning brown and then white at the tips more frequently now than before, what might be the cause for the same?

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Smoker?,deficiency of some nutrients kindly consult ...  Read More

White flaky skin with redness underneath on scrotum and mainly on thigh and scrotum joining . Sometimes itchy when the area comes in contact with water or soap.

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It's Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detaile ...  Read More

I am 21 years old. Whenever I come out after taking a shower my whole body feels itchy and my skin turns red for few hours. At first I thought it was some reaction to the soap i use, so i tried changing my soap, towels,etc. But then too i still feel itchy right after coming out of shower and its been over an year now. Also, recently from like 2 mon

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Hii You might be having aquagenic urticaria In simple words allergy due to water or due to friction of towel rub Nothing to worry Chronic itching can lead to secondary pigmenatation called amyloidosi ...  Read More

My skin is turning black near my neck hands and many more body parts. I have applied moisturizer but it didn't work.

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It can be cleared with specific medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I m 40 years old woman...I got itchy skin after shower with no rashes...I take an hour to get into normal skin

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Don't worry...you are suffering from cholinergic urticaria causing this rash after shower... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consult ...  Read More

Forehead skin is turning black. I am attaching a pic. Its black from 4 years. I don't know whats the issue.. pleasesuggest

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Do you have blackening of your side and back of neck , underarms too ? Do you have diabetes or obesity ? It could be acanthosis nigricans. Needs to be evaluated in details. ...  Read More

Skin is generally itchy and have small bumps. Any idea what might this be and what should I do? Earlier this was only at back but now I am able to see this near chest area as well. Also have itchy eyes as well

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this itchy bumps... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation fo ...  Read More

My skin is turning red and itchy from last 2 days. I don't know what is happening, but my skin gets red patches and they starts to itch badly. What is it? This has never happened before.

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Kindly share a picture of the skin patch, only then we can diagnose it. Can be a contact dermatitis ...  Read More

My skin is turning black near joint area please help doctor. I thought it was scum but it isn't so please guide.

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It could be an allergic reaction or even a fungal infection. Please take a consultation to get the appropriate treatment. ...  Read More

My skin black around my nails in almost all my fingers in both my hands. Reason what should be done ?

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What is the duration? What about the palmer creases? Else where on the body?.can be due to B12deficiency.pls do online consultation with a dermatologist for proper management. ...  Read More

Hi everyone, My husband 35 years old.. his thumb finger nail is turning white and rough from bottom. Could you please let us know what is the problem.

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He could be having onychomycosis i.e fungal infection of the nail. However clinical photos will be required for confirmation of diagnosis and proper treatment accordingly can be given. ...  Read More

I'm having red itchy skin on my face ..it's is very itchy at night ..I'm so worried..please help me out...how can it be cured

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Hi Doctor, My son is 2 years old. He was very fair from birth but legs were bit black. Until 1 year he was very fair. Post that he starting turning dark. So I changed soap from himalaya to tedibar and lotion to sebamed. Still no use, day by day he is turning dark. Myself and my husband, we both are fair. I am worried whether there is any inter livi

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Skin turning dark could be normal phenomenon Skin colour turns little dark due increase melanin production Due to sun exposure they can get tanned Consult doctor for physical examination if dark pig ...  Read More

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