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Started 2 months ago. Thick acne like patches on the scalp. Form layers and keep coming out like dry scales. No itching present. Other family members don't have any such problem.

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Hi I m Dr.Pooja from The SKin Doctors it's difficult to comment without loooking at your scalp We have 2 branches one in ajmera which is largest in PCMC and other in pimple saudagar we have all USFDA ...  Read More

White patch in the front of my scalp which is more visible under the light.

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U r suffering from Vitiligo. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

White patches on the scalp and also am getting inching on the White patches and frequently getting some white dust powder from my scalp.

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It's sebopsoriasis..Need to confirm diagnosis before starting treatment..As treatment varies..Send photos of your scalp ...  Read More

I have white patches all around my scalp. Please let me know what to do. I was planning to shave my head but it will look very odd with these patches.

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I have developed this white patch on scalp. It does not go away with any regular shampoo and does not seem like dandruff. What can I do for it?

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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

My scalp suddenly have white dry patches, I did have dandruff in past but this is more stubborn and little itchy, what is it and how serious is it?

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Hello dear. It is nothing serious, so relax. Kindly consult online for proper treatment ...  Read More

Hi, White patches on my hair scalp & its too itchy .. i put in Neem oil to control it but nothing happened & dis patches are increasing day by day.. due to this m loosing my hair too..

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Greetings,you might be facing issue if seborrheic eczema/ dermatitis which is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, scaly patches on the skin, especially the scalp. Without seeing ca ...  Read More

Hi sir/mam my daughter is 8yrs of age she got white patch on her scalp can u tell y that path came hpw to remove that patch plse advice

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Various white patches (photo of one of the patches' is attached) on my scalp have appeared which have caused iching, hairfall and skin flakes coming out. Also due to this the scalp remains dry and it makes me uncomfortable under the sun.

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My 6 months old daughter has a white patch on the scalp. I have attached the pic for reference. Some hairs in the effected area has become white. What can be the likely treatment for this.?

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Hello It looks more like seborrheic dermatitis but then we need proper details and clear pictured for diagnosis ...  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 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

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

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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Need to consult the doctor or surgical oncology ...  Read More

Hi doctor my brother has white scalp not sure is it fungus from last couple of years , now it is developed on beard area and little on chest, can you please check and confirm if it is treatable with any medication ? What does it is does not look like dandruff

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It maybe seborrheic dermatits. And may not be fungal infection. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management. ...  Read More

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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I was a chronic smoker since 5 years . Quit smoking since 1.5 month . I have been experiencing throat pain especially while swallowing and can also see white patches on the roof of my throat . My sputum is also dark in colour I am scared please help me

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Hello doctor , What is the on scalp which looks like white dead skin. Please provide solution

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Hello, My son has got white patches below his left eye. It is there from last one week. Nowhere else he has got it. Can you please let me know what is it and what to do? Thanks in advance, Ashoka

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Unless directly seen ,it's difficult to diagnose ...  Read More

I am experiencing some patches with itchiness and dandruff in my beard and scalp from past 1 year.I am using keto b lotion but immediately after i stop applying it it again starts and this create embarrassing situation as it recently started with my eyebrows also.as soon as i wave my hair some powdery aubstances fall entirely on my shirt

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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

A white patch on my penis skin and it burn when touch that part plz help ,It has been 3day an when clean the skin part a white colourless liquid come from the skin

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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

My daughter had cough and cold . She is 3.6 years. Had ascoril ls. Cough is better but now she has 2-3 white spots/ eruptions in her throat. Now she is taking augmentin. Last month too she had throat infection. We live in ncr where the aqi is above 350. Also, shd did not brush for 6 days straight. Can that also contribute to such white patches?

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It looks like she might have enlarges tonsils and for now it has caused tonsillolith formation ("tonsil stones") Aggravated by poor oral hygiene It's advisable to begin with maintaining oral hygeine ...  Read More

Hii my 4 year old has white patch below the eye. Local dermatologist said it may be hormonal issue or vitamin deficiency and prescribed Tacrolimus Ointment We are using this for the past 10days but there is no difference. What should i do

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Only one eye ? Or anywhere else in body Proper history and evaluation needed ...  Read More

Scalp problem, itchy scalp , continuous itching. When consulted a local clinic found that the scalp is filled with thick layer white flakes.kindly recommend me good medication

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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 Doctor , I am feeling painless White patches in mouth. What is the treatment for that to remove. And what are medication I need to take and also food

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Hi, Share picture. Visit a dentist and get a complete dental examination done. ...  Read More

20 months old baby having white patches on the neck and back area have tried OTC antibiotic, antifungal creams and homeopathic treatments prescribed by doctors in the last year nothing worked would like views of other doctors here

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Pic is not clear. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

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