White Scaly Patches On Skin- 3419 Questions Answered

I have developed some kind of itchy and scaly patch on my biceps and forearms. It started with a reddish rash looking similar to goosebumps and then overtime the skin dried and cracked. And now it looks like two different skin tones on my biceps. It still gets itchy and itchining cause small cuts and blood comes out(very little though, a small drop

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Seems like eczema due to sunlight. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment. ... Read More

There is a thumb finger sized white scaly patch on my skin. It is very itchy. Its has been there for almost 2 weeks now. Company doctor recommended CLOCIP ointment for it and it is ineffective

Asked for Male, 26 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from psoriasis... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treat ... Read More

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I am suffering from white and red scaly patches on foreskin. It itches during night. No pain no inflammation or other discomfort.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 72 Views v

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

Hello doc, I'm suffering from scaly dark patches for about 2 years now over my forehead, please check the attachment I provided and the condition had gotten worse, tried numerous doctors but no help. Now I want genuinely to heal this out over 2 years the patch keeps scaling and scaling the skin, not healing at all.. plz check the pic and tell me wh

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Asked for Female, 21 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription. ... Read More

Having itchiness around the legs and other parts of body and finding some white layers of it during rubbing I mean some scaly texture

Asked for Male, 22 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

This is limited details and more precise information is needed about your skin condition which can help in planning a treatment. A thorough history, clinical examination and appropriate laboratory te ... Read More

White scaly skin on belly and near armpits and breast, especially during winter. What could be the reason?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May ... Read More

I keep getting this patch of dry scaly skin behind my right ear, that I periodically scratch off. The skin falls off in dry flaky bits, but then its back to dry and scaly a couple of days later. Its partly behind the pinna and partly on the skin just outside the hairline, on the mastoid.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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This is called Seborrhoeic dermatitis. It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

Been seeing a white patch on skin with raised edges. Started out as dry scaly patch some weeks back. No itching or burning sensation. Please advise.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 407 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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It's ringworm... infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed pr ... Read More

Hello Doctor , I have a scaly rough non itchy patch on skin. I don't have any allergies as such. Currently i m on anti depressants. I dont think that has any connection with this. What this could be?? Please suggest. Image attached

Asked for Female, 27 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

Hello dear. Kindly share more details via online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I am very light skinned amd have many moles and when i go outside i usually burn really badly. I have several larger moles with little discoloration, but they have never changed or evolved, so I have not gotten them checked out. The other night while working, i went to itch my back and felt a rough spot. When i got home i went to look at it and its

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Asked for Female, 20 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Niraj Jain Cosmetologist | Kolkata

If you are light skin you just use sunscreen in morning and day time, whenever you go out try to apply it atleast half an hour before going out. Try to buy a good medicated sunscreen in gel based if y ... Read More

What kind of skin issues is this I was so scared and worried past one month I had this on my arms like round dry and scaly patches

Asked for Female, 27 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Dermatologist | Lucknow

Fungal infection Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ... Read More

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

Asked for Male, 3 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Jayalakshmi Rajesh Pediatrician | Chennai

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

Asked for Male, 35 Years 18 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

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

Asked for Male, 28 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Shanu Bhaskarrai Kher ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Ahmedabad

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

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

Asked for Female, 25 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Richa Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

It can be urticaria. Kindly consult a dermatologist for a proper treatment ... Read More

I delivered a baby on 27th June 2025. I had groin infection immediately thereafter due to irritation of cleaning solution used for cleaning after delivery. I took fluconozole 150 mg for a while and the active groin infection (tiny bumps redness and irritation) subsided but the skin has become black. Since I had frequent and irregular periods, i use

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Sanjana S Dermatologist | Kollam

There is some postinflammatory desquamation, it might be scaly for some time and the skin will be more sensitive. However it is advised to stop using any out of the ordinary products which contain fra ... 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

Asked for Female, 4 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Bhumika Mahawar Dermatologist | Dehradun

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Only one eye ? Or anywhere else in body Proper history and evaluation needed ... Read More

I have white patch on my mouth it is bright white It has been present for many years What is this condition?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Nidhi Saini Dentist | Delhi

I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat 99998417four ... Read More

I have a white patch There are no other major symptoms what is this? I think it is present from many years

Asked for Male, 22 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Mohd Ali Kashan Dentist | Kanpur

Hello Sir, from the picture you have attached it seems like a cheekbite from the last molar. ... Read More

Hi Doctor , I am feeling painless White patches in mouth. What is the treatment for that to remove. And what are medication I need to take and also food

Asked for Male, 33 Years 140 Views v

Dr. Pia Patel Dentist | Chennai

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Hi, Share picture. Visit a dentist and get a complete dental examination done. ... Read More

I have noticed this white patch in my inner cheek. It is smooth, soft and when I press, it is filled with blood again. This is the same spot where I had undergone laser surgery twice. First it was mild dyplesia; second it was oral lichen planus in the year 2022. Should I go for the biopsy once again. Please suggest a further treatment plan. Should

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 88 Views v

Alpna Reddy Dubbudu Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon | Hyderabad

Advisable to go for repeat scalpel biopsy, not laser ,for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Laser biopsies have some disadvantages like thermal artifacts ,which may interfere with pathologi ... Read More

I have this patch for the past 3years first on left leg repigmented 90 percent and now on right leg the photo i shared whats this its repigmenting too

Asked for Male, 28 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from vitiligo causing this white patch..Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed ... Read More

I have got white patches on face which are non itchy and I feel it is getting bigger. What to do ? Please suggest

Asked for Female, 26 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

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"Hello Doctor, my son has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

Asked for Female, 1 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Sujit Shanshanwal Dermatologist | Mumbai

You need to get Wood's lamp examination done. ... Read More

"Hello Doctor, my son 3 year old has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

Asked for Female, 1 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

“I sometimes get dry, scaly skin with irritation. After that, the skin peels off in white patches, and white spots remain on my face.”

Asked for Female, 25 Years 88 Views v

Dr. A Ompriya Cosmetologist | Chennai

“I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be pres ... Read More

One week back I used 10% vit c serum over my face and got rashes ...as I have sensitive skin.. my face skin become very dry and I am getting flaky patches like P. Alba. In past days I used tacroz 0.1%ointment to solve this problem but now I am 7 weeks pregnant. I want to know the pregnancy safe alternative medicine for my skin condition.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I have white patches since many years all most 10 years I tried ayurvedic treatment, UVB treatment etc ... But for some reason i had to stop treatment and then it becomes more white patches, mere hath me and pair me patches he thoda se lip par he bas. I can not afford any treatment because of financial problem and my baby care so need solution at h

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 41 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Some people suggest to use bakuchi oil for white patches treatment is it really work and trye?? Can i try at home i can not afford any other treatments as i left my job and taking care of my little child

Asked for Female, 28 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

No idea ... Read More

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There is a thumb finger sized white scaly patch on my skin. It is very itchy. Its has been there for almost 2 weeks now. Company doctor recommended CLOCIP ointment for it and it is ineffective

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I am suffering from white and red scaly patches on foreskin. It itches during night. No pain no inflammation or other discomfort.

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I keep getting this patch of dry scaly skin behind my right ear, that I periodically scratch off. The skin falls off in dry flaky bits, but then its back to dry and scaly a couple of days later. Its partly behind the pinna and partly on the skin just outside the hairline, on the mastoid.

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What kind of skin issues is this I was so scared and worried past one month I had this on my arms like round dry and scaly patches

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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

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

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

I have white patch on my mouth it is bright white It has been present for many years What is this condition?

I have a white patch There are no other major symptoms what is this? I think it is present from many years

Hi Doctor , I am feeling painless White patches in mouth. What is the treatment for that to remove. And what are medication I need to take and also food

I have this patch for the past 3years first on left leg repigmented 90 percent and now on right leg the photo i shared whats this its repigmenting too

I have got white patches on face which are non itchy and I feel it is getting bigger. What to do ? Please suggest

"Hello Doctor, my son has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

"Hello Doctor, my son 3 year old has developed a white patch near his eye, and I’ve noticed it is getting bigger day by day. Could this be vitiligo or some other skin condition? What steps should we take for diagnosis and treatment?"

“I sometimes get dry, scaly skin with irritation. After that, the skin peels off in white patches, and white spots remain on my face.”

Some people suggest to use bakuchi oil for white patches treatment is it really work and trye?? Can i try at home i can not afford any other treatments as i left my job and taking care of my little child

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