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Can anyone please tell me what is this white patch on left side of tongue...i have attached a photo...

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White tongue is usually caused when bacteria, debris (like food and sugar) and dead cells get trapped between the papillae on the surface of your tongue. These string-like papillae then grow large and ...  Read More

I am having the white patches on my tongue. It comes and goes and it has been more than three months now. I have been using Clotrimazole mouth paint for this. Any suggestions?

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It can be oral thrush. Antifungals has to be taken systemically. Maintain good oral hygiene. For prescription of medication you can consult through this. ...  Read More

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I have white patches on my tongue since last couple of month. Is this reason for calcium or vitamin deficiency? Can you please suggest something?

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there are various causes for whitish patches over tongue..commonly occurs after an episode of systemic infection such as viral fever or typhoid fever. other conditions which can cause patches include ...  Read More

What does this white patch on tongue indicate ? Also there are cracks on tongue. Had fever yesterday now ok.

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It may mean vitamin deficiencies. In some Infections etc it can happen too. ...  Read More

I am white patches on tongue. This is the third time within 3 months it has arrived. I have been using a mouth paint of clotrimazole.

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Need to consult for the same ...  Read More

Hi from last 8 month I can see white patch on my tongue . I never smoke . Is it serious ? I am afraid after reading some articles about this.

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Hi As you said you don't smoke and you don't have any substance abuse then this patch is less likely to be a cancer. Hence to confirm this ot the nature of this you require to take a biopsy and then ...  Read More

From last 4/5 month, I have a white patch on my tongue. I want to know the reason and remedy. Second thing, day by day I am becoming restless. Can you please help me on this?

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Madam I need more details to know what is wrong There are many causes for getting irritated. May be even hunger :-) You can consult me at Surabhi Speciality Homeopathy Gud day ...  Read More

White patch on tongue No pain or irritation No issues in eating or chewing, what could be the cause ?

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Hello! More details required ...  Read More

I have a single white patch on tongue. i ts seen more than 2 years approx. its left side of the tongue and small in size. Painless and not increasing in size.

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Do you have any habits? (like smoking, chewing areca nut, etc. ) In any case you should get it examined once. And hopefully with some medicines it will be normal. ...  Read More

I have little white patches on my tongue which r rough. Earlier there was one for the past 2 years but now 2 more have arrived. In the morning my tongue is also rough. I do not smoke.

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It is painful ? Any bleeding from the patch ? Have you been taking any medications? ...  Read More

Hello I have jockitch problem last 9 months i have taken medicine and ointment for that in groin area now the penis is itching and white marks appear on it and i have diabetes hbaic is 6.5 and it's controll know pls suggest what is this

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

For nearly 2 years I am suffering from this, what started as a small white patch in one gum area has now slowly grown to white patch which then turn to red to for gum areas. No burning or pain while eating normally. But a tingling sensation when I eat something hot or spicy. I have tried few oral doctors who did deep cleaning, gave me oxidant medic

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Hello sir Kindly consult with periodontist, they are gums expert and will examine properly and let you the treatment for the same ...  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

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

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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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

I had the white tongue for more than 2 years. The antifungal medications and medicine gargling has been tried and failed. I even tested STD tests all went negative. Iam not sure how to deal with it . Any dental doctors who can help on this please comment their number . Iam ready to get consulted

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Hello Looking at the image tongue looks normal ...  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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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

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