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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

I have a small white patch on my tongue for the past 25 days. I don't have pain but sometimes it feels like no taste and bitterness. I have updated pictures of it. Can anyone suggest me what to do ..is it serious..At the moment i am taking multivitamins

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Kindly take consultation for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Today i suddenly noticed white patches on tongue surface which is not removable even after using a tongue cleaner.I am worried.I smoke on average 5 cigerettes since 10 years.I am attaching the pictures.

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I was a chronic smoker since 5 years . Quit smoking since 1.5 month . I have been experiencing throat pain especially while swallowing and can also see white patches on the roof of my throat . My sputum is also dark in colour I am scared please help me

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Tab viveronD Tab odimont L ...  Read More

Skin dry patches on legs and hands and back side of body Am suffering with this over 5 years Patches are going and coming help to find which dieases is this?

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I am having dryness and white flaky skin near the penis–scrotum area. Mild itching only, no redness or pain. Coconut oil did not help. Skin feels tight and irritated due to friction. No medication currently. Please guide

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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

Dark patches on body I have this on my hand and it doesn't itch or feels burn and i think that it day by day spreading also and i want to remove this and please tell me what is this and why is this also i have similar on my lower belly

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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

One year ago hair fall and patches still there's I don't know how to control I want final suggestion

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Specific medication will improve condition. Kindly consult online with pictures for proper treatment and guidance. ...  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

Hello Doctor, I have dandruff in my hair and due to that I get white patches on my facial skin and under eyes. Can I apply ketoconazole or any other shampoo for this.

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Almost every night i get red patches on my skin all over body and the temperature is extreme high and also the patches are not itchy but the patches are extremely big and red and only comes at night

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It can be urticaria. Kindly consult a dermatologist for a proper treatment ...  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

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've been smoking 1-2 cigs a day for the past 1-2 months. Sometimes I don't smoke properly and end up inhaling too much smoke and coughing, resulting in a burning sensation. Last Thursday I started feeling an itching sensation and pain in my back right throat. When I saw it using my phone flash light I saw a black/white growth. This is the current

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I need to examine you to be able to help you. ...  Read More

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