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She is having white dry patches on face and now it have started to appear on neck ,behind the ears , and on the back. Her T3,T4 and TSH level are normal and there is no case of vitiligo in her family from generations. So can it be fungal infection or vitiligo. It's been an year now.

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Hi ! It could be a condition called seborrhoeic dermatitis . Please consult a dermatologist nearby who will examine and give an appropriate diagnosis and treatment . Since it has been a year I suggest ...  Read More

Hi. I was planting on plant in the pot due to this , I got a fungal infection mark on my face.. i am applying trfy cream.. bt still the white patch has not gone ... Pls help

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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 vitiligo patient since 15 years. I want to know about latest treatment of vitiligo that can be remove white patches from my face as soon as possible.

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100% cure possible......Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I have a small white patch.. it's been months now.. still the spot is same.. is it vitiligo ?

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Can't confirm by these details.. better to consult ...  Read More

I am suffering from vitiligo from one year.I had homeopathic treatment .but again white patches are growing.please guide me for best treatment

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As far as vitiligo is concerned , the best possible form of treatment for it's cure is homeopathy . Vitiligo has a tendency to reoccur or grow during or after the treatment . In this case , there is n ...  Read More

From one month there are two patch appear on my leg ..those are just 2 small white patches with white hair on them...is that something else or vitiligo?? should I be serious?

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Vitiligo, also known as leucoderma, is a relatively common skin disorder, in which white spots or patches appear on the skin. These spots are caused by destruction or weakening of the pigment cells in ...  Read More

I have vitiligo condition.. As in i have white patches on my ankle area.but its stable for past 12 years..very less patches on leg..docs have suggested to undergo surgery.. Suggest please.

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With medicine..100% cure possible.....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Vitiligo (white patches) from childhood and also hvng more hair fall from last 5 years so am getting tensed abt this approached many doctors no use hope this may help me out

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

I have white patches or vitiligo over my waist , looking for an ayurvedic doctor to treat the same . Have new spots appearing and have been doing treatment for the last 4 5 months. But to no avail

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Use white care cream at morning... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment... Consult privately for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

Im vitiligo patient for one year, I have white patch under right eye ,I used medicen injection tablet and cream I was better but again I saw verry small patch on my face and back,the first patch also become larger. my doctor is in my country and I dont know where should I go in banglor for tretment and what should I do,is there any ayurvedic treatm

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Its auto immune disorder, means your health is totally upset. Maybe you are not able to understand it. Crutial analysis is required for final diagnosis. Consultant efficient Ayurveda doctor. ...  Read More

I have developed multiple tiny white/light-coloured spots on my legs. The spots are almost the same size and appeared after repeated/severe itching in the area. They are not painful. I want to know what possible conditions can cause this pattern. Whether it could be post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, vitiligo, fungal infection, or something else.

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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

I have vitiligo patches in my hand fingers, which looks bad, pls suggest what can be done to fix the ailment.

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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

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

58 Yo | F | been on statins | Non-smoker | 121 lbs My mother has this white patch on her upper left shoulder for almost 6 months. It started off big, but has shrunk in size in the last month. We are going in for a derma appointment this week. Just preparing for the worst, could this be Vitiligo?

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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

Hello Doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have a light-colored patch near my abdomen for the past 5-6 years. It causes itching, and it spreads slightly in a dot-like pattern. Previously, a doctor suspected it to be Vitiligo and prescribed Tofatus cream (to apply and show sunlight for 5 minutes) along with Zinc tablets. I noticed that when I applie

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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

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

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 daughter having white spatch on shoulder, underarm...I went to hospital 1doctot told pre vitiligo, another one told fungal infection,...what that white spatch...it spread to underarm also...look like smooth surface, please tell me what that... If it vitiligo means it treatble not not...

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Whatever be the condition continue line of management according to a dermatologist, yes Vitiligo is treatable ...  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

Area between little toe and nearby toe is white painful also 3 nails on the right foot and nail of left thumb of foot are infected from fungal infection

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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 brother has a red fungal infection and it increases continuously and also he has a lot of itching?

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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 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

"Hello Doctor, my son 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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You need to get Wood's lamp examination done. ...  Read More

"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

Hello, I observed some white patches on penis looks like vitiligo. Kindly help to identify if it is vitiligo

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Please share pictures of the affected area so that I can analyse the problem.. Give u proper solution ...  Read More

I have white patches since many years all most 10 years I tried ayurvedic treatment, UVB treatment etc ... But for some reason i had to stop treatment and then it becomes more white patches, mere hath me and pair me patches he thoda se lip par he bas. I can not afford any treatment because of financial problem and my baby care so need solution at h

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I had a fungal infection past some months. I consulted the dermatologist and took alcros 200mg and bilasure 20mg for one month and cream fungicros. The fungal was completely cleared. The fungal is only on my buttocks area. Not any other place. But again it's back. I have too much of itching which id unbearable its look white patches patches. I take

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

Hi I saw a patch on right leg is this vitiligo I'm worried ?

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It could be igh or vitiligo. Consult dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment can be planned accordingly. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor's, Thanks for your time and guidance! My 9 month son is suffering with fungal infection in the diaper area (genital area and above genitals area-image shared). There are white small round patches, and also on the tip of his genital there is a bit of redness, and he keeps itching it. The paediatrician has advised" Lt-Mac Lotion(Lulicona

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Hello. The patches decrease gradually . And all the white patches which are seen over the skin, not all is infection. Normal too. ...  Read More

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