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I have these spots on the neck, shoulder and cleavage.It is a cluster of small sized light brown spots

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Hi. Greetings. This could be tinea versicolor.. This is a fungal infection caused by pityrosporum fungus and is not anything serious. Usually subsides with short course application of anti fungal crea ...  Read More

I have got small light red coloured spot on my skin. Which causes itching and they are increasing in number.Mainly they are present on back side of shoulder, thigh. I got them nearly 1 month ago, earlier they were small in number but now they are increasing and thus itching also.

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area and it may be spreading. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment w ...  Read More

I am having a very un even skin tone all over my face some small dark spots some white patches which comes again and again i was told by some doc. That it is due to weak digestion i don't know to which doctor should i consult a dermatologist or a gastero

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Use perduo gel at night, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for deta ...  Read More

I have small white spots on my skin suggest some treatment. is it a vitiligo? they are recently appered on my skin and are few in number on right arm.

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.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

My 4 year old son is getting a very light black spot on neck, one on face and there are few on his back and there is no itching there is no pain.Its very light spot. What it is do I need to visit a doctor

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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

Light brown spot in the body (semua)they are spreading over the body no itching redness nd nothing but they spreading over the face also.

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Need to see whether it's fungal infection or eczema.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors. My daughter is 6.5 months old. Since last 2 days I have noticed small white spots on her cheeks. Don't know whether it was there previously or not. M worried. Many thanks in advance.

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It is pityriasis alba. No need to worry. It will settle down on its own ...  Read More

I have recently noticed a small light spot developing on my right hand. Sometimes it gets itchy. The difference in skin colour and the spot is very light. I wonder if it is just due to dry skin or something else.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from photodermatitis causing this white spot... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ...  Read More

Very very light dry spot there on skin. I have consulted a few doctors on practo who advised me desonide solution but nothing happened. Infact I felt white pot increased on this cheek. I hope it is visible. It is very light. Two questions. Is it dangerous? What can be the issue? Also, what home remedy can I do to cure it? Let me know please. It is

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It could be an allergy but I need to see a clear picture of the white spots. White spots could occur due to various reasons fungal infection, vitamin deficiency etc., Hence kindly consult a dermatolog ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my baby is 1 year old healthy baby. recently i noticed she has 5 6 light blacl spots on her skin at different places out of which darker ones were there on her birth but lighter ones are new ones. i am attaching all images pls tell me what they could be they are lightish black in colour

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Nothing to worry it is Birth marks. As size is small. No issue. ...  Read More

I have developed multiple tiny white/light-coloured spots on my legs. The spots are almost the same size and appeared after repeated/severe itching in the area. They are not painful. I want to know what possible conditions can cause this pattern. Whether it could be post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, vitiligo, fungal infection, or something else.

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 33-year-old unmarried woman. I was previously diagnosed with PCOD, but my menstrual cycles have become regular over the last few months. On 29 March, I had protected sexual intercourse, but the condom broke. There was no ejaculation inside, but as a precaution I took an i-Pill (emergency contraceptive pill) on the morning of 30

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It's may be due to I-Pill effect, which contains very high quantity of female hormones ...  Read More

I am 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant. This is my second pregnancy. I have been having mild back pain from the time I have known I am pregnant, even before that. No other pains. Stomach feels bloated and thighs feel fat. Physically, it feels like I am 5 months pregnant when I am still in my first trimester. I did it a lot of physical work today and ba

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Have you got a scan done ? if not get it done asap Its very important to know the site of pregnancy and also the viability Excessive physical stress can also lead to PV spotting Connect for further ...  Read More

I noticed a red small red circular spot on the left tonsil from 5-6 days. There are no other symptoms like fever, no throat pain, no cough. Can you please tell me what could be the cause and whether I need any treatment or it is something that usually go away on its own?

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This could be due to either some sharp edged food particle that you might have consumed…. It could also be due to acute tonsillitis infection. There js nothing to worry For now simply do dilute beta ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am suffering from some round spots swelled spots on skin from 3-4days i am attaching pictures please suggest me whether is fungal or some other disease

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Will need further evaluation and history taking ...  Read More

I have small mole type spot on ankle top. I attached the picture. It looks like increasing slowly. If anybody can help it will be very good.

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Difficult to comment exactly what it is through a photo A proper assessment will be needed Also further information needed Connect directly for a one to one consultation ...  Read More

Hi, I got my period on 3rd July. I was planning for pregnancy. I took a test on the 45th day — both beta hCG and UPT — and the results were negative (beta hCG < 2, UPT negative). For the past two days, I’ve been having light brown/orange spotting without odor or cramps, but I do have mild nausea and insomnia. Should I repeat the UPT and beta hCG te

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Beta hcg test is confirmatory. Wait for few,days for your period. You can repeat the test if you want to. ...  Read More

My periods got over 3 days back and I an getting light spotting. In morning I got normal white secretion. I don't have any itching

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  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

Bumpy red spot and raised skin on cheek. It's reddish brown now, raised.. bumpy and doesnt go away with anything. It's been 4 weeks. Used desonide based on on derm recommendation but nothing. It's not itchy. I used a home use device red light therapy, low power no stinging. Maybe it's what caused its dryness? Now it's a red raised spot on my cheek.

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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 reddish spots on skin which causing itching since many days , please advice me on this Regards

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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

Hi, Recently noting very light pink watery spotting on tissue post sex - any concerns please? Very very light. Thanks

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Consult please. ...  Read More

Small brownish spot on feet. Sometimes dark or light. And sometimes swelling also since last 3-4 months

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More information is needed for dx ,,, consult online ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, As per my lmp I am 6 weeks 3 days but transvaginal ultrasound showed gsac and yolk sac and gestational age to be 5 weeks 0 days. I do had irregular cycles. I has brown spotting from my cd 33 which went away the next day then had intercourse twice and on cd 43 it started (around 4 weeks I guess) I did not know I was pregnant during

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Yes constant brown discharge signifies u have some internal bleeding Take tablet pause 500mg thrice daily for 3 days and reduce it to twice daily for another 3 days If u t taking dydrogestone twice da ...  Read More

Been having light, pale but noticeable white spots on my face since months almost from September 2024, the older ones are likely fading away but new ones do occur every once in a while and they're still staying on my face and I'm not able to find the exact reason as to why they're happening...they're not vitiligo I believe as they're not strong in

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this white spots on face... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consu ...  Read More

We noticed a small red blood like spot in 4 month nose mucus. No sign of cold or any discomfort. Attaching photos for the same. What to do ?

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Occurs mostly due to dehydration or nasal picking. These two has to be addressed. If persisting, consult a Pediatrician. ...  Read More

Small wooden object fell on baby's eye There's deep red spot in white area She's not complaining about pain, not rubbing eye there's no swelling so far(15 mins), no discharge Please advise what to do

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Red spot on white area can mostly be a blood spot hge in subconjunctival area.. mostly it will go away in 15 days... But please show your nearest eye hospital.... ...  Read More

I got a tiny light spot in my knuckles i just want to know is it normal or something concerning? I didn't notice it before or maybe it was not there before yesterday I notice it, it is light color than surroundings tiny dot in the middle of my knuckle

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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 I have seen a small dot on skin...what is that.. I am scared, is that vitiligo??? Please let me know

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Most probably no Just observe for increase in size ...  Read More

Spotting and small clot during toilet in 15 weeks pregnancy for last 4 days. Is it for concern? Kindly help.

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Take complete bed rest ...  Read More

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