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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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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

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

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

I am attaching a pic. I am worried about this big patch with white borders in my groin area. Also there are ringworm kind of patches at other spots. Kindly review 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

I am attaching a pic. I am worried about this big patch with white borders in my groin area. Also there are ringworm kind of patches at other spots. Kindly review it.

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It appears like a fungal infection.you can initially try using terbinafine cream twice daily for a few days.It may need oral antifungal treatment as well,do consult a dermatologist in your area for ap ...  Read More

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

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You are so late, why you hiding this .better if you visit nearby hospital and consult with dermatologist asap.its spread more otherwise. ...  Read More

My 4 months baby has a white patch on his cheek after getting a redness due to insect bite,first it was small after a week it is slightly big

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Greetings It is common for an insect bite to leave a temporary white patch, a condition known as post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, which usually fades as the skin heals. Since the patch is growing ...  Read More

Hello. I am attaching the pic. Can you please tell me what that white mark is. It is below my belly and the other one is near my private part area.

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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

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

White patches on baby skin clearely visible for 15 days.its growing in many areas of face like neck,cheeks.

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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,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 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

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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