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I am experiencing a white patch under my toenails and I am not able to figure out what is it!. Toenail is also out of shape a bit. Kindly advise Images attached. Thanks.

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It's nail fungus...it will go with medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I have noticed these white spots since one month back. Since December, I have been applying nail paints frequently. Otherwise I never use any nailpolish etc. That orange mark is from mehndi, I applied it on foot and some of the mehndi touched my toenail as well. Please suggest why I got these white spots. Please find the attached pic

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have this increasing infection in my left foot toenail, also the top layer of nail is damaged. While the underside looks blue/black and/or pale white. I cut the nail myself securely to check if this could improve but the infection has increased. This is since last 6 months.I am breastfeeding a 4 month old. I don't know what to do, please help.

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Please consult a dermatologist.. appears like a nail fungal infection.. cutting nail is not useful .. the nail is what is keep the fungus from spreading out ...  Read More

I have got 2 white marks on my right hand. What is the problem ? How do I recover this problem?

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I cannot diagnose until I see the spots. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Pale white mark came on right side cheek 10 days ago.. Now the same type of mark started on the left side cheek also

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It could be due to dry skin. Apply a moisturizer and consult dermatologist soon. ...  Read More

I have white marks at the both the side of my lips is it necessary to undergo treatment or it goes

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Depends on how u got the white marks. Scar or spontaneous eruptions . How long and how big it is .We make a diagnosis. Once you know what it is then it's possible to say if needs treatment or not ...  Read More

THERE ARE WHITE MARKS ON MY NECK...what r this??!!! Any particular treatment required??!!! Please help...

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Seems to be due to dandruff or pityriasis versicolor. Apply onabet lotion twice daily for few weeks and review Color Will take months to come ...  Read More

I have white marks on my chest and back and why they appears and how i take treatment of them what is the name of this disease

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This could be related to a skin disease called Vitiligo. It is easily diagnosed by a dermatologist and if needed a blue light (Wood's lamp) examination is used to understand it better. Kindly consult ...  Read More

White marks on my neck foot and my under body its grow up to time and itching . that is whiteness is grow

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U r suffering from Pityriasis versicolor.. please send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Why does my skin have white protrusions? And after I remove them, I get black marks on my skin. I want to know what kind of treatment I should do to solve for this?

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My smallest toenail has white growth under it. It is painless but the nail is slowly coming off the nail bed. What could it possibly be? I don't wear closed shoes and I haven't had any injury.

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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 DCMP patient with 15%lvef and offlate I noticed white patches on Legs nails photo attached please give me suggestions I m having any serious problem or anything else or vitamin deficiency?

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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

Hello doc , I had yellowish toenail discoloration from past few years due to nail paint application ..after that I hv stopped using nail paint from past 6 months .I can see nail discoloration and nail curve .I don't have any other health issue not taking any medicines ..plz advise I am worried ..plz find attached image for reference .

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Is it over only one toe?? Any history of trauma? Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good ligh ...  Read More

Seeing these white marks in my child's nails. They were not earlier, also his toe nail has a texture. Is this some deficiency? I need some idea before visiting doc. Another reason is, keeps waking at night every 3-4 hours. Still feeding him to sleep at night. So tired of night wakings

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Greetings it's normal ...  Read More

Doctor please see the attached photo and suggest what to apply. He is having white spots in face. Kindly let me know what to do.

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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 There is a white mark in eye..is it serious problem No pain feeling .just white mark in eye ..please suggest for this problem

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Need to see the image. Kindly consult online ...  Read More

Hello I observed some whitish marks on my bladder skin... What is this ?? Is that vitiligo or just a strech mark... I am little worried on this...please help me

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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

Have thickened yellow toenails. Only one finger. Photo attached. This has been there for many years now.

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I am having these white stains on my nails since 4-5 months. It started with one nail and now has moved to almost all of them. The nails are even getting dry in these areas and flaking. I showed a dermat earlier and he suggested to take zincovit and a cream to apply on name (ciclopirox 1%) It was a bit helpful but now again it has started getting w

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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 toenail is paining since 5 days trying to cut it proper but pain is not going 😔 Plss help me out

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Is there a clinic in Mumbai I can treat my recurring ingrown toenail issue and get it removed once and for all?

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Kindly book a proper consultation for better evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

There's a small ridge or raised bump on my toenail. Only on my big toenail. It is small, shiny, painless and hard. The nail is bumpy due to this. It is so hard to touch it seems like it is a part of the nail and nothing beneath the nail or part of skin. It feels like nail only. As if my nail has thickened up and formed a bump. Also in one side, the

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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 had some white marks near the nail bed of my left index finger for 3 months . It's neither decreasing nor increasing. It's the same as it was then and it's not anywhere in the body. I don't use any chemical or nail paints on nails. Attaching the pic

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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 18 month old has this white mark on 2 nails. What does this indicate? How to cure it. Thanks

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At this age it can be normal also. Believed to be due to less calcium ...  Read More

Can anyone tell what is this mark, us it will lead to vitiligo ? I want to know why after acne also i get white mark and not dark , is it something 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

I have this mark in white colour which is lighter than tha skin tone , what is it ?is it due to skin damage or any other reason?

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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

After acne heal i get white mark , why i m not getting dark mark , is this whitemark a sign of vitiligo ,please help me

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I have acne since puberty , i am confused whether this white mark is due to acne or is it vitiligo? pleaseeee confirm me thiss

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and be ...  Read More

I have this white mark which is not smooth , i have only thiis mark , not on the whole body ,and when my acne cure sometimes there is white mark , why? is this vitiligo or something else?

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Consult for prescription ...  Read More

What is this white mark? i have this i think after acne but i m not sure , only i have to confirm is it vitiligo or something else?

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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

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