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I recently identified some white/gray patches inside cheeks.. I don’t feel any pain or feel any kind of lump and I do not smoke.

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Without a look at the clinical picture of the legion it would be difficult to give a rational suggestion about the white patches that you are suffering from. It's good that you do not smoke but smokin ...  Read More

White patches inside cheek and a tiny hole inside of the cheek where the jaw line is. Its there for about a week. A bit swollen as well

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Hi, Kindly consult with the Dentist for your concern. It can be because of various reasons. Dentist will diagnose the exact cause and treat you accordingly. Have a nice day. ...  Read More

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Notice white patches inside cheeks from last 15 days. And today's condition is that i feel my patches were gone but having brown spots on the place of patches I am worried. Should i consult a doctor? If yes than whom dentist or any other doctor?

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You can get a check up done from a dentist. May not be of any significance but it is good to get a regular check up done anyway ...  Read More

Hi Team, I am having white boil/patch inside the both cheeks. I have quited chewing tobacco in week ago i was a heavy tobacco consumer. Please check my photos and let me are these are oral cancer or something else and any medicine for this

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I would advice you to give a more proper history and get a thorough consultation done over a call or in clinic.. ...  Read More

I am having red and white patches inside my left cheek. It is little painful and found rough.also i am having pain in cheek,face and ear. This is i am observing from one month. Which doctor i have to see ?

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ENT if it is alarming they will guide you to head and neck oncology ...  Read More

Hello, What is white patch on the side of the cheek, There are a couple of them . Is it something to be worried about. Attaching pictures for your reference

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No need to worry. Since how long do u ve this? Use multivitamins regularly. if u ve been these patches for longer period, U need a physical examination and treatment by a dentist once. ...  Read More

Hiiii... I have a cut inside my mouth cheek side.. yesterday I saw this cut it appears white patch and also give pain... sometimes I feel small ulcer present near white patch . what should I do

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Having whit patches inside mouth on cheek an feeling uncomfortable . I am also having treatment for lichen planus skin not sure if it is related to same. Could you please guide

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Good evening. Are you habitant ? Do you have any habits like eating supari, tobacco , mava , smoking ? Treatment adviced - 1. Habit discontinuation 2. Avoid hot, spicy food 3. Take antioxidants ...  Read More

I have red and white outgrowth inside cheek and also a white and grey ulcer like thing on the other side which is not healing for almost two weeks. My doctor says it's leukoplakia. He gave 3 medicines - LycoRed, Cyfolac Forte and CEFI XL 200. But I don't know which medicines to take before food and which ones after food.

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If you're diagnosed with leukoplakia it should be treated, particularly if it's thought there's a risk it might develop into mouth cancer. Treatment should be considered if your biopsy results indicat ...  Read More

I used to chew tobacco but i left it at this year january. And during that phase i found some white patches inside right cheek.t is becoming black automatically and pakns during if i take any spicy foods. What are these.will be it automatically disappears..

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Please post the clinical picture of the affected area for a more rational diagnosis from our side. 6 months is too less a time to expect reversibility of the changes caused by tobacco habit which must ...  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

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

Sir, pictures attached of the black spots ( marked in black) on the cheek near left molars from the last 7 days. Inside one black spot there is a red lesion type spot. ( Encircled in red). From last 7 days. Applying kenacort gel from 3 days. But still red spot persists. Is it serious. What treatment to take ? Please help . I am very much scared.

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Hello! It's not serious. Looks likes it's due to check bite. Get sharp tootedges rounden up that's enough ...  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

Sir, Pics attached of the black spot inside cheeks near left molar tooth. Saw them today.I am very much worried. Is it serious? What treatment to take? Please help

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That's due to sharp edges of teeth creating wound .visit a dentist for further examination. If it's due to cheek bite dentist will smooth off any rough edges creating wound ...  Read More

I have a 5-month-old daughter and lastly she has white patches on her neck and chest. I'm a bit worried. How it will cure .

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Hello mam, i understand your concern I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595 ...  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 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

A small tiny bump inside my inner cheek over a month. ..no pain no problem..but why its happen??how to cure??suddenly it arise before 1 month. & dont resolve. .what is this??

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Hello This is because of cheekbite When the skin of cheeks get trapped between teeth spaces that is when this is seemed No need to worry ...  Read More

I first thought that it's dental issue. But upon checking it's on inside cheek wall. I'm having this for a week now. I'm feeling the cheek heavier and also having same side right ear heaviness for a month now. Could this be related??

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Although the pic is not very clear but it seems like tooth bite . If along with this ear heaviness is also there then it’s better to consult a Ent doctor so that other causes can be ruled out ...  Read More

Hypopigmented patches on cheeks which are not vitiligo but have been there for many many months and during winters they become dry and patchy but recently they have become more prominent and noticeable. As you can see in the picture they are mildly hypopigmented and not vitiligo but they have become noticeable since a few months now. Earlier they u

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No need to worry It’s a type of eczema Need further history for treatment ...  Read More

I noticed a small flat red patch on my inner cheek since 3-4 days.Its painless.I am concerned if its erythroplakia or a blood blister due to cheek biting.I also smoke 3-4 cigerettes since 8 years.Please help me regarding my problem i am tensed.I am attaching pictures for reference.

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As of now no need to worry about that, because it is since 3-4 days and painless You are also telling H/o bite. Just wait and see ...  Read More

I have seen painless red patches on the inside of my lips. These patches appeared previously and cleared on their own. Now they have appeared again.

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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 feel pain in inside left side of my cheek for last 7 days It looks like wound.. It does not heal itself Don't smoke and chewing tobacco products

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It looks like multiple ulcers ...  Read More

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