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White spot on gums which is hurting when touched by tongue from past 6 days . Any one here have an idea what is this ???

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You may apply honey on affected area . ...  Read More

I have a painful gum from last two three days and now it has subsided to a large extend but now i see some white spots suddenly appear from last night near the gum line which was painful not sure why .

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Hello It might be due to the gum inflammation. It’s better if you visit the dentist for the treatment. ...  Read More

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Hi, I am having white sores on gums behind the last tooth towards the right side and its extremely painful since adjacent to teeth, I am unable to eat properly as well. I ate outside a couple of days back and this has been happening since then.. Can you suggest some gel or ointment for healing and pain relief? Thanks.

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Use hexigel mouth ointment twice daily. ...  Read More

I have a small white painful sore on the gum under my tooth. Whenever I touch it with my tongue, it pains. I get temporary relief after applying mouth ulcer gel.

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Local application of ulcer gels will give temporary relief only. You should visit a dentist for a proper clinical examination to identify the exact cause of your problem. The right treatment can be in ...  Read More

My daughter is 7 months old.. weight 6.5 kg.. There is a pimple like white spot on her lower gum.. what is that .. is that harmful.. what is the reason and how long it will take to disappear.

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Nothing to worry...will go away of its own ...  Read More

My daughter 7 months 21 days old .. weight 6.5 kg .. there is a white spot in her lower gum its been more the 15 days its still there ..what is that .. and why its there.. is there any treatment for this .. how long it will take to disappear..

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Hi. Please share a image for proper guidance ...  Read More

I am a khaini user for 8 years , past 5, or 6 days i noticed two small white spots on my lower gum, it doesn't hurt at all, can it be a cancer,thnx

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It might be a pre-cancerous condition. See a dentist immediately and get the severity assessed. Stop the habit immediately. Otherwise it will turn into a definite cancer in a short time without your k ...  Read More

Can anyone tell me what is this white spots for on my gums...? I dont eat any type of gutakha, tobacco. I dont smoke and dont drink.

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Just answered in detail the parallel post that u had posted. ...  Read More

White spots are appearing in gums.it is from many days since 5 6 months. It spread slowly in whole gums sometimes bleeding also.

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Do you smoke or chew tobacco (like guthkha or khaini)? If so, it may be a lesion. Consult an oral surgeon and get it diagnosed. And in the meantime take MINTOVIT L tablet once daily after food for 30 ...  Read More

Hello doctor I have white tiny spots all over the gums. And in tongue I see pink tiny bumps. All these are extremely painful. And I have this all the way till throat. Please let me if there any home remedies to treat this.

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Stay hydrated. Have enough sleep. Eat green leafy vegetables, eggs, fish. Drink milk. Try to reduce stress. Infection seems to be severe. Visit oral pathologist at the earliest. ...  Read More

Since 3-4 days, I have been experiencing itching around the foreskin and the underside of the glans (penis tip), which started after sexual intercourse with my wife. On examination, I noticed multiple tiny white and red spots/dots on the affected area. There is itching and mild discomfort, but no severe pain, burning during urination, discharge, fo

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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

I started observing small tiny white spots on my legs near to elbows ..too tiny spots in a cluster ..may I know what this condition is this ..there is no itchy aswell

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Last from 1 month I suffer from white spots on my i dont what disease is this is this vitiligo or tenia versicolour please help me to know about this

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Is it recurring? Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

Hi i have lot or tarter in my lower theeth i grt coean every 3 months but it cones again and again now i find my theeth too much sensitive due to hot and cold both now from ladt couple of week a small white bump is there on my gum its not pain full or increasibg in size but i am worried what is that please find attached the picture

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Hello Can be an infection with tooth but get an xray done to confirm ...  Read More

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I am having single white spot at the back of tongue on the right side and cough is there. Is it something to worry.

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Hi The information you have provided is inadequate Reach out for better diagnosis and appropriate management ...  Read More

I have got few white spots ony legs and a white spot on face.. want to know what can it be. I have started noticing it few months back.. and now I m getting tensed.. can u pls tell what can it be

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It could be lecoderma secondary to any irritant or any topical application of there are multiple leasion could be vitiligo as well proper examination is required and image is not clear ...  Read More

There is skin problem white spot on neck. Since 2 months spotted now it is increasing slowly slowly. Please suggest

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Dermatologist opinion ...  Read More

Age 33 having this white spot on both tonsilis for the last 5 month. But they r not growing large. No fever no pain in throat while swallowing or drinking. I kiss someone 5 month ago. After that i am having this problm. In first 2 month i had sore throat in morning. But it substitute now. Only problm having this little white spot on both tonsilis.

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It could be what is called a tonsillolith meaning stone like calcium deposits, do not need to be treated if not symptomatic ...  Read More

For quite some time there is a white spot on my tongue which is not visible without a flashlight. I have shown it to the doctor also, he said that this is normal. The doctor said that this can also remain on the tongue, this is normal. I have attached the pictures. Please reply.

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It is perfectly normal,may have appeared due to,decreased pigments of the tongue speciffically in that area or may be increased vitamin A causing this in some area ...  Read More

Hi doc,I am having psoriasis..I went to USA..but I have got white spots on my head which I have don't have before.what is this..any medicine or ointment to use in usa

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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

On my feet and amrs there is white spot how to cure this...is there any dangerous sign or after taking medicine it will cure .

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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 had a tiny white spot on right breast (noticed 12 years ago). It was just the same (no change in colour size or texture) until I delivered my first baby and started breast feeding. After I started breast feeding for 4 months, noticed the white spot skin peeling off once every 4-6 months. I stopped breast feeding, since 3 years, but that white sp

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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 White spot and redness as well as black in my left buccal mucosa. White spot is rough as I touch bye tounge As I applied comcort gel then this white becomes smooth and slightly disappears. And when I stop this comcort gel it appears again, recurrent As sometime buccal mucosa itching Not burning Sensation Please tell me solution or diagnosis

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Hello It looks like pigmentation there is nothing to worry about it ...  Read More

I have White spot and redness as well as black in my left buccal mucosa. White spot is rough as I touch bye tounge As I applied comcort gel then this white becomes smooth and slightly disappears. And when I stop this comcort gel it appears again, recurrent As sometime buccal mucosa itching Not burning Sensation Please tell me solution or diagnosis

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Hello Nothing to worry It's just pigmentation Whitish part is the cheekbite which happens due to skin trapping between teeth we call it as linea alba ...  Read More

Kindly see the attached image. There is a white spot which appeared. Its been more than 15-20 days .what is it?

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Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and management ...  Read More

My baby boy is 7 months old he has white spots on chin it is from 3 weeks ,wt it could be ... The reason

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Hi. Looks like pityaris alba. Use a good moisturiser. No response please take a video consultation ...  Read More

White spot has appeared on my eye lid of I can know what might be the issue..spot have no bulgeness or swellinf

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Heyy it appears very minute one But yeah need more history any associated symptoms (itching) and any more lesions As of now it appears could be because of skin excoriation or dryness ...  Read More

Four days ago I developed this white spot on my left tonsils with a mild sore throat, yesterday once I did a Salt water rinse, can anyone tell me what this is?

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This is looking like tonsillolith Continue the salt water gargle Avoid cold and sour food items Consult for treatment ...  Read More

Reddish spot on one side of tongue from last 10 days. Initially it used to fell like burning while eating or drinking something hot. Now that sensation has gone but spot is still there.

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Consult an ENT specialist ...  Read More

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