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There is a white patch on my gums below teeth. It is irritating. What should I do.

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White patch is a very vague term. It can vary from an innocuous ulcer to a potentially significant lesion. Do not ignore any colour change in the soft tissue. Also, the Dentist will need to know your ...  Read More

Mam saw some white patches on my gums. I wanted to know about it. Why it appears... What is it

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White patches on gums can be due to a number of reasons like fungal infection, chemical burns, leukoplakia, etc. Please visit your Dentist so that he can identify the exact reason for your problem ...  Read More

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She had developed a white patch not so regular on her upper gum. Also complain of little pain some time. Pls suggest

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Hello White patch has so many causes It’s better if you attach a picture for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

White patches around last molar mucosa & gum bilaterally i have noticed this lesion last one & half years. There is something line/ thread feeling on right cheek mucosal surface from last molar to angle of mouth. No Gutka,No smoking, No alcohol addiction. Kindly suggest me the best doctor regardi g my case in Delhi.

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Search for an oral pathologist or an oral medicine specialist in your vicinity using Practo. Regards ...  Read More

On my gums their are white patches and that are increasing every month . If I touch them , their is a soure symptom. Respected doctor may I know about it . Any home remedies any foods to avoid any medication . Pls help with my quarries doctor

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these looks like recurrent aphthous ulcers. rinse your mouth with tetracycline mouthwash and apply orasore gel on them. ...  Read More

There is a white patch on the gum besides the wisdom tooth. It does not pain at all, but it is not healing. Also there is a patch on both sides of the inside of the cheeks has been there for a while. I smoke 3 at max per day. If you can please help me with this. I am a bit concerned. Internet details are very scary.

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Its better if u post the photos of the patch, for giving any kind of opinion. Don't b too scared of the internet stuff. Its common in smokers. Get ur self an examination at a Dental Surgeon near u. ...  Read More

I have ulcer on my left side gum inside my mouth and some ulcers on tongue and that white patch is paining from almost 1-2 weeks

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Have you had any illness or taken any medication for anything recently? Could be related to that. Apply dologel or hexigel on the ulcers and add a bcomplex tablet to your diet. If the ulcers persist p ...  Read More

I noticed white patch in my gum and cheek it is not pain full at all i am a smoker and when i saw this patch i reduced my smoking ... what to do plz tell is it oral cancer

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Consult a dentist or an ENT consultant in person, if required. ...  Read More

My 5 years old autistic son has abscess in teeth. Almost all of his teeth are decayed. Recently on his upper gum area white patch with red surrounding has developed. Its painful too. Is it canker sore or oral thrush or anything else?? Can any ointment be applied or antibiotic be given. Pic attached. Pls advice.

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Hello This is ulcer,use any ulcer gel ...  Read More

I have some patch in gums when I take excessive vitamin C fruits or vegetables it's vanishes but again it regerates

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Probably it looks like vitamin defeciancy, continue regularly the vitamin c or vitamin b complex tablets For 3 to 6 months If possible get a check up done to near by dentist, if required he might take ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have light/white patches on my cheek. The patches are smooth and there is no itching, redness, dryness or scaling. They appear occasionally and usually go away on their own after a few months. I have attached a clear photo. Could you please tell me what this might be and whether I need any treatment or tests?

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Your Opinion: Most likely pityriasis alba or post-inflammatory hypopigmentation. Vitiligo is another possibility and needs examination to rule out. Next Steps: See a dermatologist for examination; Wo ...  Read More

Can somebody plz tell me wht is this condition I have attached pics There is these white patches and small cuts in testes don't know whether it is from razor or not Feeling very awkward to have these

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Sudden appearance of white patches on my face. Had deworming medication.. Yet the patch is there... Texture is as smooth as my face.. No itching no irritation just white spot

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have noticed white patches on both sides of my anterior tonsillar pillars. They appear smooth and symmetrical, and I have had them for about 8–9 days. I also had a sore throat recently. The patches are not painful and cannot be scraped off. In addition, I occasionally experience jaw pain. Sometimes it occurs on the right side and

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Just do betadine gargles Might be some bacterial URTI ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam Here attaching pictures of my gums today I have noticed little white line on gums and some roughness is also there I have searched on Google about it and it shows leukoplakia which is a cancerous condition I am very much scared about it my age is 29 and I do chew panmasala Please help

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Based on the photograph, I do not think it is possible to confirm leukoplakia from an image alone, and it does not appear to be a classic thick white plaque. The white area could also be due to fricti ...  Read More

I noticed two smooth white patches that are present symmetrically on both sides of my tonsillar area. They first appeared about 8–9 days ago, and a few days later I developed a sore throat, which has since improved. The patches are soft, not painful, and cannot be scraped off. My ENT diagnosed two tiny tonsilloliths (tonsil stones), but I am confus

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Nothing to worry about They dont look suspicious ...  Read More

About 8–9 days ago, I noticed two white patches at the back of my throat. Three to four days later, I developed a sore throat that lasted for about 2–3 days. I visited a general physician, who diagnosed me with a bacterial throat infection and stomatitis. The sore throat has now resolved, but the two white patches are still present. They are not

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If it is not causing any symptoms for now just do warm saline gargles It will gradually fade ...  Read More

About 8–9 days ago, I noticed two white patches at the back of my throat. Three to four days later, I developed a sore throat that lasted for about 2–3 days. I visited a general physician, who diagnosed me with a bacterial throat infection and stomatitis. The sore throat has now resolved, but the two white patches are still present. They are not

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If the patch persists for more than a month, biopsy will have to be done . If you do tobacco chewing , kindly stop that ...  Read More

For few days noticed some kind of white patches on the back there is not itching or anything sometimes after bath feels very mild itchy but it is not fading away nor spreading. Seems a fungal infection. Please suggest some anti fungal cream. Please see attached image .

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have had a patch on the side of my nose for more than 1 month. It first appeared brown, then the skin peeled, and after a sunburn it developed a noticeable white ring around it. The patch has not spread. There is no peeling now, but it sometimes itches, especially after makeup. The white ring becomes much more visible when I apply B

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 years old. She has a slightly raised white-colored patch of skin on her thumb. What could it be? It has been there for the last 2–3 months. I am concerned because it is not completely flat; it is a little raised. She also has a habit of sucking her thumb at night.photo attached

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

I have suddenly noticed white patches on my back. Could this be due to a vitamin deficiency or any other cause? Attached is the photo.

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Share a close-up view vala photo Do you have dandruff? ...  Read More

I m DCMP patient with 15-20%ef Taking medicine offlate I noticed white patches or lines of my legs nails it started on left leg toe now all fingers of leg nails have it now started on right leg what is this ??? I am worried what reason could this be?

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It looks like ? Beus line Appears after ny stressful Event , as DCMP in your case No need to worry for nail ...  Read More

Hello doctor I am 30 years old female past one month I have white patches in my lips corner am consulting my dermatologist there given some ointment idont no it's working or not let me know please.am attaching the photo am attaching my lips photo and doctor prescribed me some medicine that also attached.

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Suddenly there is this white patch on my beard and i am worried about it. I want to know if this vitiligo or something else. Please help

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White patch with white hair ? Or loss of hair ? Take online consultation ...  Read More

Hi doctor, today I noticed mild pain and redness in my lower front gums. I also feel like a little more of the tooth is visible near the gum line. There is no major swelling or severe pain, but I wanted to check if it is gum irritation, tartar buildup, or early gum disease is it treatable

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As there is no burning only recession with inflammation. Go for scaling. It seems to be due to calculus deposit ...  Read More

I got white patches inside foreskin 3 months ago. Now the skin got 3 different red scars now and white patches are still there. Redacting foreskin is little painful

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Better to get it examined. ...  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

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