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There are white patches on my hard palate and it cause paint while eating if food touches that part. Is it dangerous? Is there any medicines or ointment that I can use?

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I observed a white patch on my hard palate today. I'm feeling unusual when I eat something. It's a small patch for now. I'm afraid, will it spread, is there any medication I can take?

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White patches in the mouth is not normal. It may indicate anything from fungal infection to precancerous lesions.In such an event it's necessary to take the expert opinion of Oral Medicine specialist. ...  Read More

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1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate white patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biop

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Need to see the condition Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate whye patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biops

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Hello, Your previous biopsy showed oral fibro-epithelial polyp, which is a benign (non-cancerous) reactive lesion. It commonly occurs due to chronic irritation, trauma, friction, or post-surgical chan ...  Read More

I have white patch on my hard& soft palate,I feel dry in that area so that I'm consuming a lot of water in every 5minutes. But I have no pain or irritation in that area. PLEASE answer!

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The details are not enough for diagnosis and treatment You may Practo Consult me for expert opinion ...  Read More

I have scar like ridges in a patch formation on my hard palate. Basically, there is a patch on my hard palate which feels rough and irregular to touch. It has no physical appearance, so you can't see it but I can feel it with my tongue or my finger. It is appreciated if any solution is suggested.

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It could be due to fibrosis . Avoid spicy foods, tobacco, betel nut chewing and other irritants. Consult Ent surgeon for further evaluation and treatment.... ...  Read More

Hi I'm facing hard palate swelling today I don't have any habits of alcohol and cigarette and pan I'm attaching my image also please reply any one

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It may be related to spicy items. Doesn't look serious. ...  Read More

Several years ago a tiny cut appeared on the inside of my foreskin. After a couple of days a small white “verruca" appeared over the cut measuring around 2cm, complete with a central pin prick hole. In my naivety, I applied a verruca removal gel to rid the area of the “verruca". After several applications the “verruca” had receded but in it’s place

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ...  Read More

Have got a boil on the hard palate in my mouth. I feeling like boli any solution Kindly Reply ..,...

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From two days ago this red mark on hard palate what it could be ?? Plz help and also recommend possible action to be taken

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Can you send a picture of the affected area on palate ma'am ...  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

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

I have been burning sensation from 45 days on tongue riges on side tongue as shown on image and first was front it subsided now above hard palate is rough and sandpaper like and tongue is like light burning sensation and like but when touching upper side it's burning too much all day kindly suggest seeing

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Dear there are n no. Of diseases of mouth and yes what ur complaining is typically a oral lesion diseases so consult oral medicine specialists as history of disease is important We offer online consu ...  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

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 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

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

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

White patches on baby skin clearely visible for 15 days.its growing in many areas of face like neck,cheeks.

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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

Hello,My Daughter is 6 months old she has white patches around nose, mouth and near eyes . I'm using atogla moisturizer

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Greetings kindly consult with images for better understanding ...  Read More

I had my lower wisdom teeth extraction in Dec 2024 but after that i noticed i have sometimes burning on tip of tongue or upper palate. Its almost 15 months i had my extraction Please help is it something serious.

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The timeline of 15 months suggests this may be unrelated to the extraction itself, though nerve sensitivity (Burning Mouth Syndrome) can sometimes follow dental trauma. I recommend a clinical exam to ...  Read More

I am attching two pictures. First picture zoom out and second zoom in. I have this mild white patch of kind thing. The area is slightly tender when I eat hard food. Does it look like lukoplekia?

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Hello Picture isn't clear There can be two possibilities either infection with the tooth or bony eruption(anatomically bone deposition is more) we call it as torus mandibularis also. It is hard when ...  Read More

1 year ago my upper palate white patch surgery has been done and in biopsy report diagnosis as fibro epithelial polyp and now after 1 year same place on palate operative site white patch shows now. When I use clobetasol gel the white patch size reduce after some days stop it again recurring. I am not taking any time of gutkha smoking but occasional

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Hello Better to get it checked physically ...  Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate whye patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biops

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Fibro-epithelial polyp does not recur as cancer ✔ A flat white patch without ulcer, lump, or induration is low risk ✔ Fluctuating whiteness suggests local irritation or healing changes C ...  Read More

What is this? Burning sensation while eating hot, hard and spicy. Noticed 4-5 days ago. Kindly help...

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This looks like you have had a trauma in the palate, any recent incidents which you have noted? For now, try applying honey, glycerine or mucopain gel on the affected area which will soothen it. In ca ...  Read More

I have done surgurey of white patch on my upper palate and do biopsy. I have attached biopsy report. Now again after 1 year in same place white patch found. Kindly advice please what to do no burning sensation there.

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Looks like you need to get it removed again. Oral fibroepethelial polyp are non cancerous lesion .you may consult a maxillofacial surgeon. ...  Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of white patch I'm my mouth upper palate and also done byopsy. I have attached byopsy report. After 1 year same patch now seen in same place what to do mow

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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

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

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