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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 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

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

For nearly 2 years I am suffering from this, what started as a small white patch in one gum area has now slowly grown to white patch which then turn to red to for gum areas. No burning or pain while eating normally. But a tingling sensation when I eat something hot or spicy. I have tried few oral doctors who did deep cleaning, gave me oxidant medic

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Hello sir Kindly consult with periodontist, they are gums expert and will examine properly and let you the treatment for the same ...  Read More

Recently have developed a red spot inside cheek. That area had some recent bite injuries as well during sleeping. Had a history of smoking but quit around 2 years back. Please advise.

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Hlo sir…..thank you for sharing the picture…..after seeing it i can say it can be because of trauma from biting or any rough surface of your molars. Get it examined by your dentist and if it is becaus ...  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

Since Last 4 days observed redness inside cheek near wisdom tooth. The area was sometimes irritated by toothpick. Had a history of tobacco chewing, left 5 months ago. What it can be?

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From the picture it looks like a mild injury caused due to an external factor. Kindly rinse your mouth with warm water and salt, keep the area clean. In case of pain in the site apply mouth ulcer gel ...  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

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

Hello Doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. For the past 1 year, I have had white patches/white lines inside my mouth along with occasional burning sensation and irritation. I have consulted multiple dentists and oral specialists, but no definite diagnosis has been made so far. Some doctors suspected Oral Lichen Planus, while others were not sure. I qui

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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 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

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

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

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