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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

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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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

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

My 5 month old baby has red patch on scalp. Also has dry flakes in 2-3 places on scalp. What could it be the reason? How to manage

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Greetings looks like hemangioma, kindly consult doctor in person ...  Read More

I have a small white patch on my tongue for the past 25 days. I don't have pain but sometimes it feels like no taste and bitterness. I have updated pictures of it. Can anyone suggest me what to do ..is it serious..At the moment i am taking multivitamins

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Kindly take consultation for better evaluation and treatment ...  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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Salisia KT shampoo ...  Read More

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

I delivered a baby on 27th June 2025. I had groin infection immediately thereafter due to irritation of cleaning solution used for cleaning after delivery. I took fluconozole 150 mg for a while and the active groin infection (tiny bumps redness and irritation) subsided but the skin has become black. Since I had frequent and irregular periods, i use

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There is some postinflammatory desquamation, it might be scaly for some time and the skin will be more sensitive. However it is advised to stop using any out of the ordinary products which contain fra ...  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

I have noticed this white patch in my inner cheek. It is smooth, soft and when I press, it is filled with blood again. This is the same spot where I had undergone laser surgery twice. First it was mild dyplesia; second it was oral lichen planus in the year 2022. Should I go for the biopsy once again. Please suggest a further treatment plan. Should

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Advisable to go for repeat scalpel biopsy, not laser ,for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Laser biopsies have some disadvantages like thermal artifacts ,which may interfere with pathologi ...  Read More

I noticed new smooth patches on my head no pain or itching... I lost hair on that area even I had this same issue 4 years back now it's came again... please advise is it skin cancer? I'm worried

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This could be alopecia areata Would need proper examination and than treatment can be initiated ...  Read More

I have this patch for the past 3years first on left leg repigmented 90 percent and now on right leg the photo i shared whats this its repigmenting too

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

I have got white patches on face which are non itchy and I feel it is getting bigger. What to do ? Please suggest

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"Hello Doctor, my son 3 year old has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

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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 is becoming extremely dry to the point where i can see white patches which come out as flakes.I've tried changing shampoos but nothing works.

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You will probably need medicated shampoos Need to assess properly before prescribing ...  Read More

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