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I have little white patch before 4years ago after medical treatment it go away completely After some period it appears on my both elbows and knee now it reduces it size with some home remedies but I don't know what's is actual that????

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Hello... Is it possible for you to send me the pics of that white patches so that I can start with the treatment if required. ...  Read More

Hi All, I got white layered patches on my two elbows. Can someone tell me the problem and medication?

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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, for accurate diagnosis and treatme ...  Read More

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Hello Doctor... I have seen white patche near my eye when I was 17... But after medical Treatment it go away Completely..... After that 2Years later it appears on my both Elbow and knees.... I tried some remedy for that and now it reduces its size what is that white patches

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Hello I understand your concern It can be vitiligo We have many good homeopathic medicines for vitiligo to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of convention ...  Read More

Red itchy patches behind knee and elbow. Itching past one month and also spreading. What is this and how can we treat.

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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'm white small patches on my elbow very light coloured ... Is it a kind of a serious dermatitis ...

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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

There are white spots and patches occuring on my fingertips,elbow,mostly on hand and palm area and few on knees. spreading very fast. started noticing it since last 3-4 months. need a cure for this. please consult.

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Probably Vitiligo vulgaris, 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 d ...  Read More

I am 25 years old. I have noticed white patches on my both elbows (inside) 3-4 months ago. They are oval in shape and do not seem to fade away. In winter here in Germany, it has increased in the last 3 months. These patches are not itchy, but do get red with exercise or sport. I dont have these spots anywhere else. This discoloration on both inner

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Probably u r suffering from vitiligo..Do direct online consultation for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have patches on Both elbows and right knee which are non painful and non itchy. It started out nearly 5 months ago and never really caused any problem. I went for a consult and the physician kind of guessed it being psoriasis. So he gave me an ointment and a cream to apply. But the patches are non itchy. Please help. I was previously diagnosed to

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This may be psoriaisis. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

There are white patches on my knee and elbows. Kindly suggest the suitable medicines. I will be waiting for your response. Thank you.

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Consult online with relevant photographs ...  Read More

I am getting white patches on my skin since 8 months now.. I have tried Vaseline, putting moisturizer on it nothing works. Please let me know is it some kind of allergy or some pigmentation problem that I have to be worried about.

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U may be suffering from vitiligo. Visit dermatologist for confirmation. ...  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

24M, 181 cm, 78.6 kg For 2–3 years, I’ve had a mild internal warm/burning or weird sensation in both knees, sometimes in both elbows. Very rarely, my finger joints also feel slightly stiff, mostly after riding a bike. No significant pain, swelling, redness, or prolonged morning stiffness. 2026 tests: ANA, RF, Anti-CCP and HLA-B27 negat

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Based on the history and the investigations you have mentioned, inflammatory arthritis appears unlikely at present. You do not describe the typical features such as persistent joint swelling, signific ...  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

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

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