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From one month there are two patch appear on my leg ..those are just 2 small white patches with white hair on them...is that something else or vitiligo?? should I be serious?

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Vitiligo, also known as leucoderma, is a relatively common skin disorder, in which white spots or patches appear on the skin. These spots are caused by destruction or weakening of the pigment cells in ...  Read More

I'm vitiligo patients 8 year I have treatment and it's working but very slow I want to know which sergery safe and good for me I have some white patches in my body leg, eyes, lips, hand and fingers please tell me

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If the treatment is showing response, I suggest you continue with it. Surgery can be tried only when there have not been any new patches and also no increase in the size of existing patches for at l ...  Read More

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Hi, I am diagnosed with vitiligo with white patches spreading across my legs,back ,neck.My Dr prescribed me Whitcream,Anti HC Oxid Tab,Topgraf ointment .I recently developed skin itching,red rashes ,so was given xyzal tab,Sarma lotion. A) Is it safe to take xyzal along with vitiligo medicines? B) are there any food restrictions with vitiligo?

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It is safe. No food restrictions. Vitiligo is an immune system mediated skin disease which can be brought into remission by certain medications and life style changes. Now it is believed to be a multi ...  Read More

There are these white patches occuring on my skin from last 6-7 months. It has spread on my thighs and stomach. They are small in size but I'm really worried.

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets al ...  Read More

White patches on skin since three months. Took vermisol tab Presently applying TOLENORM Onitment. No other medications

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All white patches are not vitiligo ,first have to see the lesions before adding on treatment Consult online ...  Read More

I have vitiligo last for 12 years.. Please help me.. Whether this problem have any solution.. Can vitiligo cure??

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Use melgain lotion at morning, 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 fo ...  Read More

So i have these white patches all over my skin diameter between 1-3 mm . Ive seen some doctors they said it is not vitigo. Also I don't think it is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis because when i googled it .it says this happens due to long exposure to sunlight. And i don't think if my back have that much exposure to sunlight but still i have lot o

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Without seeing can't comment.. Please send photos for detailed information and treatment ...  Read More

Hi Doc, I just had a split thickness skin grafting on my vitiligo spot 2 weeks back but it was only partially taken . Can I use vitix gel on the graft so the complete repigmentation is achieved? Or will it be harmful for the graft? Also I have vitiligo on my lips , which cream will work for it?

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Exposure to EXCIMER 308 is safest fastest way for localised patches of Vitiligo It is safe simple fast and reliable for small patches Good also for operated sites ...  Read More

I have white patches occuring on my body from last 6-7 months. It's near my feet,right thigh and stomach. There is a new but small patch on my shoulder too. I'm 20yo. I consulted a doctor but I'm still worried because it is continously spreading so much within such short time. I had this white patch on my eye when I was 14yo but it disappeared.

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Please start treatment soon with your dermatologist. ...  Read More

Doctor ,i have white patch on my right wrist, one at chest that resulted after a cut, and on foot of both legs that had been from years but are light. I am going through ayurvedic treatment as I heard that allopathic treatment for long period might affect liver . I have anaemia , I do not have thyroid. The treatment isn't creating any difference

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It is not true that liver will be affected. Phototherapy can be done with tablets and also creams. If you don't want tablets, only cream can be applied and phototherapy can be started which may give y ...  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

Hi. I am 37 years old...I am suffering from vitiligo for last 12 years...and I am already under allopathic treatment since then...I am taking my oral medicines regularly and using my ointments on patches regularly but my patches is not stable since now. I am also taking immune suppression medicine in Good doses but no positive response. Now I wan

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Hello, Thank you for explaining your condition in detail. I understand how difficult it can be to deal with Vitiligo for such a long time, especially when you have been taking regular treatment but st ...  Read More

I have a white patch on lower lip since last 2 months. Its painless, tiny bunch of white rough patches. I don't smoke or chew tobacco or dont have any addiction. Attaching picture of the lesion. Is it curable or its precancerous?

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This requires more detailed examination, kindly consult in a physical clinic for proper examination ...  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

I observed a white or yellowish patch behind my left lower wisdom teeth. It is painless. And in the same area, from the last 2 months a blister is occurring just after eating something -> popping and getting healed in 2 days. Also there are few lymph nodes at the same time just below my left ear from the last 1 year or so. Picture is attached. P

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Hello Please visit the dentist for the physical examination for proper diagnosis ...  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 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

My daughter who is just 2.5 months old has white patches on her chest beneath neck Its not itching or painful. Seen since last two weeks.

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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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Need to consult the doctor or surgical oncology ...  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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Warm watwr gargles ...  Read More

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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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

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

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

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