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I am having white patches on tonsils since one month. No pain but hoarseness when speak and sour mucus. What it could be?? How to remove these white patches. These are not tonsil stones.

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Dr. Spandana Kandra Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Vijayawada

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Today i saw a white patch at top of tonsil on back part. My one side of tonsils are slightly larger than other since 3 months and doctor told it's normal and is due to infection. But now the white patch, should i be concerned? I am unable to take its pic

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Dr. Kanishk Vishnoi ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Wardha

White match can be due to food particles clogged in the crepts of your tonsils or an apthous ulcer! Online consult with pictures for better understanding Tonsils are lymphoid tissues and noy be equal ... Read More

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One of my tonsils has a white patch thats almost indented and i tried to poke it and theres no feeling on that area of the tonsil im scared

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Dr. Najumudeen Dentist | Chennai

Please consult ENT doctor don't disturb it. As such you don't have to worry regarding that unless you had proper opinion from the doctor. ... Read More

Dear doctor, I have been having a feeling of something stuck in my throat since three days. Yesterday I noticed white patches on both my tonsils. I'm guessing tonsil infection. I feel no pain so far. I have been gargling since last night. Kindly prescribe how to treat this infection.

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Dr. Ashil Manavadaria ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Gandhinagar

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Do online video consultation as i have to see your tonsil pictures ... Read More

Hi, My uvula grown two days before. Due to that got fever and white patches in tonsil. Tested CRP, point is 29.53. but my RTPCR is negative. Please suggest me what's the issue...

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Dr. Shruthi Sreekumar Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

U mean to say ur uvula looks longer suddenly? White patch over both tonsil? Any running nose ? Any contact wit covid positive pt.? Crp can be positive in any infection as well... Need further history ... Read More

I just had two molar extractions 1 week ago. I was put an antibiotics, and just finished them. A couple days ago my right tonsil (same side as extractions) got swollen, sore, with white patches. A day later the other one now is too.

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Dr. Priya Verma Dentist | Bangalore

It could be a throat infection unrelated to the extraction. Get your dentist to check up the area of extraction to check the healing. ... Read More

Since 1yr tonsil white patch no lain noting but some time pain ocational not regular y its mot curing showed many dr but no use pls suggest me

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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If white patch for long periods causing no pain..it could be debris deposited in the tonsiller crypt...for that no treatment need... ... Read More

I have had a bad nasty cough for a couple days and my grandfather looked at my throat and saw some white patches on my tonsils and we were wonder what it might be. I get tonsil stones but it looks different.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

You may be looking at whitish debris over tonsils which is not really abnormal. If you don't have any symptoms such as throat pain and difficulty in swallowing then you need not worry about it ... Read More

I have developed two white patches on Tonsils They look/feel like the calcified residue that is often on teeths. I guess called tonsil stones. No issues as off now just having a feeling of something on backside of throat while swallowing What should I do, does it go away naturally, is there any home remedy or any specific treatment have to be done

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Dr. Nitika Mehta ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Jammu

If it’s debris it requires tonsil massage and can be removed by pressing on it empty stomach with finger . ... Read More

I have white patches on tonsils for 3 months now. So on the picture, the left one is the full fledged white patches and when i try to rub it off as seen on the right picture with some cotton, takes some effort, it goes off like a little part. Again the next day it comes back full fledged. Going on since 3 months. No Tobacco, drinking, smoking hist

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Dr. Md. Naseeruddin ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

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This is called Membranous Tonsillitis. If this is troubling you frequently, consider Tonsillectomy. No, it's not Cancer. Kindly don't Google your symptoms. ... 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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Dr. A Amin Homoeopath | Kolkata

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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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Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

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 childs tonsil has swollen but no fever But he coughs white muscous pas 10 days Pls suggest Age 2.5 years

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Dr. Rajupalem Syam Sunder Pediatrician | Hyderabad

It requires medication. Please consult Pediatrician. ... 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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Dr. A Amin Homoeopath | Kolkata

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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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Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

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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Dr. Pushpa Madhavrao Tidke Dermatologist | Pune

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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Dr. Pushpa Madhavrao Tidke Dermatologist | Pune

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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Dr. A Amin Homoeopath | Kolkata

-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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Dr. Pushpa Madhavrao Tidke Dermatologist | Pune

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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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani Neuropsychiatrist | Srinagar

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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Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

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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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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Dr. Abdul Rasheed General Physician | Bangalore

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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

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

You are so late, why you hiding this .better if you visit nearby hospital and consult with dermatologist asap.its spread more otherwise. ... 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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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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

Hello. I am attaching the pic. Can you please tell me what that white mark is. It is below my belly and the other one is near my private part area.

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

White patches on face. No itching . Using dosetil cream and moisturizer but no improvement. What is this. It is fungal infection or p alba. Or t versicolor.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Hi Found this white patches small ones past 6 months,when touched,its painful. Pl suggest. Thanks Poorna

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Dr. Sanjay Meena Dermatologist | Udaipur

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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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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

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I am having white patches on tonsils since one month. No pain but hoarseness when speak and sour mucus. What it could be?? How to remove these white patches. These are not tonsil stones.

Today i saw a white patch at top of tonsil on back part. My one side of tonsils are slightly larger than other since 3 months and doctor told it's normal and is due to infection. But now the white patch, should i be concerned? I am unable to take its pic

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One of my tonsils has a white patch thats almost indented and i tried to poke it and theres no feeling on that area of the tonsil im scared

Dear doctor, I have been having a feeling of something stuck in my throat since three days. Yesterday I noticed white patches on both my tonsils. I'm guessing tonsil infection. I feel no pain so far. I have been gargling since last night. Kindly prescribe how to treat this infection.

Hi, My uvula grown two days before. Due to that got fever and white patches in tonsil. Tested CRP, point is 29.53. but my RTPCR is negative. Please suggest me what's the issue...

I just had two molar extractions 1 week ago. I was put an antibiotics, and just finished them. A couple days ago my right tonsil (same side as extractions) got swollen, sore, with white patches. A day later the other one now is too.

Since 1yr tonsil white patch no lain noting but some time pain ocational not regular y its mot curing showed many dr but no use pls suggest me

I have had a bad nasty cough for a couple days and my grandfather looked at my throat and saw some white patches on my tonsils and we were wonder what it might be. I get tonsil stones but it looks different.

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 .

My childs tonsil has swollen but no fever But he coughs white muscous pas 10 days Pls suggest Age 2.5 years

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

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.

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?

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

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

Some little white patches not really vitilligo please reach out I don't know what's going wrong in skin what to prefer.

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.

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.

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

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

Hello. I am attaching the pic. Can you please tell me what that white mark is. It is below my belly and the other one is near my private part area.

White patches on face. No itching . Using dosetil cream and moisturizer but no improvement. What is this. It is fungal infection or p alba. Or t versicolor.

Hi Found this white patches small ones past 6 months,when touched,its painful. Pl suggest. Thanks Poorna

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

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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