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White scale like mark visible on upper right side of his stomach, any ointment or drops should we use for that

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There is white scaling on my penis forehead and its looks more red , though i wash it with soap but it comes again and again.. not much of itching.. not getting similar symptom doctors

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Hi there...reddness and scaling over the glans penis is usually balanoposthitis which could have super added candida infection. First and foremost do not use any soaps or antiseptics solutions like de ...  Read More

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What's wrong with my tongue? There is a white layer on my tongue that doesn't get off completely even when I use a tongue cleaner.

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It can be drug induced due the side effects of medications. ...  Read More

Why my tongue is a bit white, could it be because I have viral fever or is it something else........

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Yes...due to fever. Keep your oral hygiene good. ...  Read More

White scale formation and itching on penis head. feeling pain while pushing the skin over it.

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This will require clinical examination. How is urine flow? ...  Read More

Why I have white tongue. I am just 20 years old. And how to cure fast white tongue. Plz say cure to it.

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Sir/ madam, I have white tongue over a month, but it does not cause me any problem. The thing is that if i use a tongue scrapper or if i clean my tongue with a brush in the morning, the tongue gets cleaned & by evening i again get white tongue .please help me in removing this permanently sir/mam. Thankyou.

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White scale formation on penile head with red spots which is it curing from last 3 months. It has appeared suddenly and is with some itch some days. Suddenly pops out and there is a layer of white scale which comes in. Please advice.

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I have extremely chapped lips and a constant white layer ( scaling) keeps forming on it the entire day both on the lips and inside the lips it's so bad that if I don't remove it my lips get pasted together. No one could diagnose what the issue is except for one dr who said it's actinic cheilitis but even after a long treatment the problem persist.

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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 Doctor, Since one month my tongue is white. I used to take multivitamin in hope that it would get cured but still it's not. I also have few papillae in the back of my tongue. Kindly please suggest.

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Hello , get ur blood investigations done. Do u get burning sensation or unable to eat spicy food ?? Are u in d habbit of cleaning ur tongue daily while brushing ?? Do let me know d details and u can ...  Read More

My elbow started to feel like there's a burning sensation 4 days ago. But nothing was there to see from naked eyes, the skin looked normal. But gradually it turned a little reddish then a small area (around 2cm) turned a little white and now it's black in colour with scaling around it a little red spots all around the elbow. There's no itching but

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My elbow started to feel like there's a burning sensation 4 days ago. But nothing was there to see from naked eyes , the skin looked normal. But gradually it turned a little reddish then a small area (around 2cm) turned a little white and now it's black in colour with scaling around it a little red spots all around the elbow. There's no itching but

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

I had scaling and Polishing last week [8 Jun]. Before this, i already had RCT of my teeth long back. Now after scaling, on RCT side, I am having pain in between gum and cheek wall. There seems a cut and white spot on that point. After checking it myself, there is redness in the affected area. It is hurting even after i am drinking water.  I ha

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Hello Kindly consult with the dentist again ...  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 2year old toddler is facing red and white tongue , seems a light coating over the tongue. Is facing problem in swallowing food. Low appetite. Suggest a solution.

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I have white tongue for more than 2 years.It occurred due to oral sex with GF.Daily iam scrapping but still white shade will be there through ou day and morning it becomes more. I had checked most STD tests all are negative and I do believe the oral sex affected my nature oral flora . Any doctors who are able to help me please ping the number

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White tongue could be of many reasons you should consult a ENT specialist. It could be durto oral candidiasis/tongue lichen planus and many more . So to rule out the cause u should book a appointment ...  Read More

I had oral sex with my girlfriend after that my tongue became white even after one year it is still white and feeling dry and less saliva mouth. I thought i got std and tested all possible tests everything is negative. when I researched a little the oral sex effected mouth microbes. If that is the case please suggest me what to do

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First of all don't panic Can you tell me whether you have any kind of oral habits like betel nut chewing or chewing gum Also tell me whether you have difficulty in opening the mouth? Please respond m ...  Read More

Near testis around scrotum there is some white coloured patches and dry flakes etc are coming Is that psoriasis or fungal iam not understanding And I don't have that much itch And iam not using now any medicine It comes and goes away its own ...

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Genital skin lesions can be very tricky to evaluate. While both psoriasis and fungal, as well as other infections may affect this area, treatments are poles apart. ...  Read More

I have a very dry mouth, I always have the need to keep sipping something. I wake up with a white tongue and bad breath. I want to get rid of this dryness and bad breath scenario.

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Saliva is necessary for both maintaining oral hygiene and balancing the microbial biome in your mouth less saliva or thick saliva will contribute to all of the above symptoms you have currently white ...  Read More

After oral sex tongue is white cotted burning sensation HIV and all STI is comes negative What's can this it's my first time and I got this I am very frustrated and depressed My history 2 months ago my TB treatment is completed And this problem facing from 10 days My doctor said oral sex very less possibilities nearly zero don't worry but I

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First of all—please take a deep breath. I understand your fear, frustration, and anxiety. Let me reassure you clearly and honestly. 🔍 What you are experiencing White-coated tongue + burn ...  Read More

I had engaged in cunnilingness with my girlfriend after that I felt a rough feeling in my tongue along with white colour, I had test all std after that all got negative. What should I have to do to make my tongue normal again

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Get done an Iron profile test .you have no infection then it may be iron deficiency anemia, or mild irritation of tongue. Don't worry , its completely reversed with proper management. Please feel free ...  Read More

Age 33 having this white tongue. Only morning it easily scarf off with tongue cleaner. Or its oral thrush or any fungal infection. I will be very thankful for ur support

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Hello Please consult the dentist for physical examination and proper diagnosis ...  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

Hello doctors, My daughter is 11 years old. I am attaching a picture which I have taken from Google (since I could not click a pic at the back of tongue). My daughter is constantly coughing. I found similar thing at the back of her tongue. I am very scared. What is it? Please guide me.

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This is normal. It is called the epiglottis. It helps in covering the airway when you swallow you food. It is a normal anatomical structure ...  Read More

3 years before I visited Dr and he said that I have GERD. I have got white coating on my tongue. What does it represent.

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It can be because of many things. ...  Read More

Ulcers on tongue..painful white blisters from past 20 days...coming back after hot foods and spicy food... It went off again I eat groundnut boiled...it came back Am allergic to ground nut Applying quadragel... Now pain is reduced but not cured completely Pls help It's irritating me a lot Any problem

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A picture is required as there are many lesions which occurs on tounge. You may consult a dentist soon at a clinic . ...  Read More

Hello sir I noticed that white tounge on mid and back and have a deep cut in mid tounge and burning feel on the tip of tounge and have some hair like lesion on tounge what is that sir

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello doctor i noticed that on mid of tounge white brownish deposits and i have pain also on side of tounge also some time i feel that dry mouth even after drink too what is that is it candida if yes than what causes i am not dibetic

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Don't worry it may be fissured tongue/ cracked tongue. Quite normal phenomenon. Sometimes due to vitamin, iron deficiency. ...  Read More

Hello sir I have noticed that my tongue texture change it feel some rough feel some hair and taste bud swelling I feel that I share the picture please look and tell me what is the reason or is it Normal

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Can use mouth wash ...  Read More

I am having white tongue and throught pain i couldnt eat food properly even when i am hungry . I tried to scrape the white layer it bleeds and my gums bleed . The white layer is all over my tongue it smells bad . I feel fatigue and couldnt do anything all my body hurts and i feel black my vision suddenly blurrs and goes black like i am about to fai

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Proper local examination by means of palpation to be done. Only images not suffice this problem. ...  Read More

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