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A few months back I spotted a small white patch on my skin. When I poked it little watery drop came out. I can still see the patch. Can you tell me what it could be?

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Have got small white patches over the skin on the neck and over chest. It shows up more during humidity and summers. But is always there. Started 9 years back. Not itching, only rarely when its humid.

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It can be fungal infection called tinea versicolor. I cannot be sure until I see them. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Since last few days i am observing small extra skin patches below both my eyes. May i know what could it be

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They can be skin tags or xanthelasma. But a clear picture is needed for diagnosis. Consult online with pictures. ...  Read More

He had a white spotes on the face What precautions should he take and what medicines he should use?Is this because of deficiency of vitamins?

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Need to check whether it's eczema or fungal infection.. send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have been noticing small patches white in color on my arms only , which are intermittent. They appear on and off . No other symptom of itching or burning of skin. Only the patch

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ...  Read More

My son face having small white patch like from 4 days... pls find attachment and tel me... is it anything to worry ... why its happening

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Don't worry...child suffering from atopic dermatitis causing this white patch... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ...  Read More

The skin near chest area and below the face are becoming white... There are many small white patches near this area... It does not causes any type of itches

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White spots should not be taken lightly. It may be fungal infection or vitiligo. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have small itchy skin patch, covered with white layer on nose, upper part of lip, above chin. When i remove them it irritates and itches alot. It burns when i go in Sunlight, mostly in winters. But they have started in 2012,now it's been 8 years. I took homeopathy but no use. They always come back at the same place. I have 5 in total.. They leav

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Moisturise well If issues persist, consult online for specific medications and customised skin care products ...  Read More

Since last 3-4 days... There are 2 small white patches on my skin...on neck.... Is it a serious problem or it can be cured with ease....

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It may be fungal infection called tinea veriscolor. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Formation of white patch on penis skin along with small bumps that get red sometimes. The white patch is formed under the penis head

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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May ...  Read More

White patches on face. No itching . Using dosetil cream and moisturizer but no improvement. What is this. It is fungal infection or p alba. Or t versicolor.

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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 Found this white patches small ones past 6 months,when touched,its painful. Pl suggest. Thanks Poorna

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Goodmornin poorna, i have just check your lesions. Most probably this look like mollscum or wart but i can make confirme diagnosis after proper clinical history and examination. ...  Read More

Hello,My Daughter is 6 months old she has white patches around nose, mouth and near eyes . I'm using atogla moisturizer

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Greetings kindly consult with images for better understanding ...  Read More

I’ve been noticing a small yellowish patch on my right upper eyelid which looks like xanthelasma. It appears mildly visible and sometimes looks a little more noticeable in certain lighting. I’m sharing my lipid profile for reference: LDL 122, Lipoprotein(a) 51.5 mg/dl hs-CRP 4.04 mg/L HDL/LDL ratio 0.37 I wanted to ask whether this looks concer

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It is xanthelasma also known as cholesterol deposits. Kindly consult for better management ...  Read More

Hello doctors, Since this afternoon, I’ve been feeling itchy, and I noticed small marks like ant stings on a few parts of my body—my back, legs, and near my armpits. I ignored them, thinking they might be ant bites. Now, since this evening, I have swollen patches all over my back, around my knees, thighs, and near my armpits. Could you

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Hi there . Just received this Query. This is most definitely condition we label as Acute Urticaria or HIVES in common parlance. Causes can be many. From food allergies to insect bite allergies any ...  Read More

I have a white patch on lower lip since last 2 months. Its painless, tiny bunch of white rough patches. I don't smoke or chew tobacco or dont have any addiction. Attaching picture of the lesion. Is it curable or its precancerous?

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This requires more detailed examination, kindly consult in a physical clinic for proper examination ...  Read More

U have dark skin after bath i seen that some white patches in body likely in leg hand private part which vanishes when i put a water on that area Likely white patches when skin is dry

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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 attching two pictures. First picture zoom out and second zoom in. I have this mild white patch of kind thing. The area is slightly tender when I eat hard food. Does it look like lukoplekia?

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Hello Picture isn't clear There can be two possibilities either infection with the tooth or bony eruption(anatomically bone deposition is more) we call it as torus mandibularis also. It is hard when ...  Read More

I observed a white or yellowish patch behind my left lower wisdom teeth. It is painless. And in the same area, from the last 2 months a blister is occurring just after eating something -> popping and getting healed in 2 days. Also there are few lymph nodes at the same time just below my left ear from the last 1 year or so. Picture is attached. P

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Hello Please visit the dentist for the physical examination for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

1 year ago my upper palate white patch surgery has been done and in biopsy report diagnosis as fibro epithelial polyp and now after 1 year same place on palate operative site white patch shows now. When I use clobetasol gel the white patch size reduce after some days stop it again recurring. I am not taking any time of gutkha smoking but occasional

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Hello Better to get it checked physically ...  Read More

My daughter who is 3.5 yr old is having small white patches on her cheeks and near eye.. is it normal or anything serious ?

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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/Madam Pictures attached of a white blister like spot after i touched a hot utensil. But there seems to be no liquid inside the blister. No unusual pain, no burning sensation. Is it serious? I am worried. Till now taking care at home by cleaning hands with soap and Luke warm water and applying Vaseline on it. Kindly help... Regards

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Good afternoon This is common after contact with hot object Avoid bursting the blister ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Pictures attached of a white blister like spot after i touched a hot utensil. But there seems to be no liquid inside the blister. No unusual pain, no burning sensation. Is it serious? I am worried. Till now taking care at home by cleaning hands with soap and Luke warm water and applying Vaseline on it. Kindly help... 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

1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate white patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biop

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Need to see the condition Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate whye patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biops

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Hello, Your previous biopsy showed oral fibro-epithelial polyp, which is a benign (non-cancerous) reactive lesion. It commonly occurs due to chronic irritation, trauma, friction, or post-surgical chan ...  Read More

My daughter who is just 2.5 months old has white patches on her chest beneath neck Its not itching or painful. Seen since last two weeks.

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I have attached a picture also in image please check I have 2 small white like in mouth throat right side and no where else Me doing salt water gargle from 1 day I have check fever its 98.0 Minor pain there i also feel What's this problem and how to treat this? In Delhi it's a Cold weather its my field work of Bike I drive in cold weather Bike

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This looks like a minor, self-limiting condition, very common in cold weather exposure. Most cases improve within 3–5 days with simple care.please consult me on practo for further management and ...  Read More

I have done surgurey of white patch on my upper palate and do biopsy. I have attached biopsy report. Now again after 1 year in same place white patch found. Kindly advice please what to do no burning sensation there.

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Looks like you need to get it removed again. Oral fibroepethelial polyp are non cancerous lesion .you may consult a maxillofacial surgeon. ...  Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of white patch I'm my mouth upper palate and also done byopsy. I have attached byopsy report. After 1 year same patch now seen in same place what to do mow

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Today i suddenly noticed white patches on tongue surface which is not removable even after using a tongue cleaner.I am worried.I smoke on average 5 cigerettes since 10 years.I am attaching the pictures.

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