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Am a 26 years old male, I have a white patch of hair on the head. What can be the reason?

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Need to see before starting treatment.... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have seen white patches in my head recently after shaving my hair. There is no itching. What might be the reason? Is it because of fungal infection?

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This is called seborrhoea capitis. It is a kind of excess dandruff. It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I'm suffering frm hair loss. Its like White patches in most part of my head. I thought it was a Dandruff, but once I balded my hair then I came to know its not a Dandruff and its some alergy... Its in my head skin also in my beard area... Kindly help me

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Probably fungal origin. Could be controlled with medicines. Please consult a dermatologist ...  Read More

I have like white patches on my head and that's itching and the same itching and irritation is in urinary bladder where the hair is grown..

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

Found white dandruff producing patches yesterday after removing hair from head It producing dandruff heavily By this pimples also coming on forhead

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Need to see whether it's dandrruff or sebopsoriasis.. please upload photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have a white patch on the head of my penis and experience pain during intercourse

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Take ayurvedic medicine.. To get rid of this problem permanently.. To be sexually fit completely.. To enjoy sexual activity completely for 30to40 minutes.. To satisfy your partner completely ...  Read More

Sir after covid I developed white patch with white hair and some time itching also take place. What is this Medicine for it

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Take consultantion and discuss ...  Read More

I noticed white patch on penis head. I think it has been there long time. But I am not feeling any burning, itching sensation. What should I do to remove those white patch or whom I should consult.

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Consult Dermatologist for needful. ...  Read More

Suddenly saw couple of patches on head with no hairs. Please suggest solution for the same.It seems white patches without hair

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Use MX lotion twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed information an ...  Read More

Hair Patch at the back of my Head...in that area there is no hair..its not too big but a tiny patch like i am bald from there...

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It could be a condition called alopecia areata, a photograph of the area can make it easy to diagnose. It usually happens due to reduced immunity/ auto immunity in which the hair follicles are attacke ...  Read More

Some little white patches not really vitilligo please reach out I don't know what's going wrong in skin what to prefer.

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  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

Dry patches are formed on penis head which automatically peels after after a couple of days and again new patch forms. There is no itching problem due to this. Also there is no liquid discharge from patches . Previously I had used Soframycin cream and Candid- B cream. There was some improvement with candid B cream but once it is discontinued, probl

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Need proper treatment.... Consult for prescription and guidance ...  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 am a female of 32 yrs having white hair and dark circles white hair which supplement is best to prevent White hair and dark circles kindly suggest??

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  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

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

Hello..three month ago I took for 1-2 years infertilly medicines(progesterone coq10 and letrozle ) ...I got 3 big patches in my head... Due to this medicine i got patches ? Will hair grow again or not?

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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 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

Maid has one patch of alopecia on her head. Pls help. She uses hair colour. Massive hair fall since 4 months.

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Hey there. This is easily sorted. Since it's your maid, request you to take the Onus and book an Online Consultation with a Dermatologist. Clear pics will be helpful along with a detailed history o ...  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

Sir/Madam Pictures attached of a white blister like spot after i touched a hot utensil. But there seems to be no liquid inside the blister. No unusual pain, no burning sensation. Is it serious? I am worried. Till now taking care at home by cleaning hands with soap and Luke warm water and applying Vaseline on it. Kindly help... Regards

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Good afternoon This is common after contact with hot object Avoid bursting the blister ...  Read More

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