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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

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 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

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

For a month, my son has been having 2 patches.. If i scratch it white flax is coming..there is no hair loss or irritation on it...what should I do

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Apply coconut oil ...  Read More

Hi Saw this patch in one of my cousin's neck, his age is 40 years. Can you please tell how to move forward with the treatment this?..any tests should be done? Exactly what is this?

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Hello It may mole, fungal infection, melanin destruction Kindly consult online for further evaluation ...  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 | 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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Pls visit ur Ent specialist ...  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

I am a 21-year-old male. Around 8 days ago, I noticed two white patches on both tonsillar pillars at the back of my throat. They appeared before I developed a sore throat, fever, and body aches. My GP diagnosed secondary bacterial infection with stomatitis and prescribed antibiotics. My sore throat, fever, and body aches have resolved, but the whit

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Pls have full Ent examination with Ent or head and neck doctor not dentist ...  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

My son is 10 month old...after mundan I have there is some dry white patch on his head.. please advice what i should do

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Use spoo shampoo ...  Read More

Hi i am dealing with this problem for past one month first a red patch appears sometimes on neck sometimes on hand sometimes on back mostly ok neck and then it starts to get itchy and then disappears after 20/30 mins but the time its there it becomes super itchy is this some kind of serious problem please help and next steps thankyou attaching few

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Need a proper history ...  Read More

Hi i am dealing with this problem for past one month first a red patch appears sometimes on neck sometimes on hand sometimes on back mostly ok neck and then it starts to get itchy and then disappears after 20/30 mins but the time its there it becomes super itchy is this some kind of serious problem please help and next steps thankyou attaching few

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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

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

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