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Hi , Recently I observed small white patches on my body on legs and one spot on face also .why I am getting white patches .is this any defecency .will white patches go or doesn't go.what treatment I need to take .. please suggest me

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this white spots... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ...  Read More

MY 2 years baby is having white patches since from 6mnths all over the body . Nw it's coming on face also

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You are suffering from vitiligo.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for ...  Read More

Baby is 6months old she is having white patches in the whole body She is having dry skin It is becoming more

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Photo not visible. For dry skin, oil application. Lotion like atogla can be used. Soap with lower ph like sofibar or tedibar can be used. ...  Read More

I have white patches all over my body, I have consulted many doctors, they say that this is due to fungal infection but after so many tries it is still not able to cure, kindly help what exactly it is?

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Homeopathy offers a very beneficial and effective mode of treatment that boosts the body’s healing processes to fight and eradicate fungal infection. Unlike conventional treatment, the natural H ...  Read More

I hav white patches all over the body except face for past 3-4 years. Some patches hav become light now but many r bright white. For past 2 months, I hav itching around my neck ( normal complexion & not white) and now I found that the skin texture has also changed in the area it itches. Can u ppl help me?

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You may be having fungal infection. Please call me or send photos using online consult option via Practo app for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have started having white patches all over my body . Sometimes the patches swell up a little and it irritates too. It has spread all over my uper abdomen , my back , my chest and now my face is getting afftected. If anyone can guide me through,it would be very much helpful.

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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 on private chat or meet me in my clinic for ...  Read More

Hello, I have white patches and marks on my body near shoulder and its from few years. I tried taking tablets and applying few creams but nothing happens.

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Can anyone please let me know, If Anaboom ad lotion helps on the curing the fungal white patches on the body. As written on the bottle it says it's for dandruff treatment.

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

I hav tried several oitment and also tablets bt it not curing, so suggest me a good medications for white patches otherwise it will spread ove the body

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Phototherapy and some medications are helpful in controlling vitiligo in most cases ...  Read More

I have few white patches on shoulders and more precisely front body these white patches are non itchy. I have applied aloe Vera products but to no anvil. Please tell the probable cause and any remedial measures to be taken to avoid it any dietary precautions if any please suggest

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You probably have Taenia Versicolor. You need to take anti fungal medicines as well as shampoo to treat it.However a dermatologist opinion is mandatory to confirm your diagnosis before starting medica ...  Read More

Itching in skin and all over body and redness and in hair white patches he is taking dytor as fluid overload in heart and low bp 100/51

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I think you have not mentioned the age of the patient correctly and also the history required is incomplete. Still there are many causes but some could be diuretics and other cardiovascular medication ...  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

I am attaching 2 pics. One is near the belly button area the other one is at the stomach area. This has been there for 30 days. Also there are similar patches across different parts like near the groin area which appears so wide and large, one near the armpit, chest area also etc. At present using itraconazole tablets and soap along with eberconazo

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Depends on the dosage Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment ...  Read More

I am attaching 2 pics. One is near the belly button area the other one is at the stomach area. This has been there for 30 days. Also there are similar patches across different parts like near the groin area which appears so wide and large, one near the armpit, chest area also etc. At present using itraconazole tablets and soap along with eberconazo

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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

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

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