White Scratch Marks On Toenails- 221 Questions Answered

I am experiencing a white patch under my toenails and I am not able to figure out what is it!. Toenail is also out of shape a bit. Kindly advise Images attached. Thanks.

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

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It's nail fungus...it will go with medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

Hello doctors, I have noticed these white spots since one month back. Since December, I have been applying nail paints frequently. Otherwise I never use any nailpolish etc. That orange mark is from mehndi, I applied it on foot and some of the mehndi touched my toenail as well. Please suggest why I got these white spots. Please find the attached pic

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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

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I had skin infection before now it is cured but now scratch marks are left behind on my thighs as sometimes i used to scratch because of itching i want to remove those marks now how to remove or atleast lighten them

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

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Undergo laser fraxel RF resurfacing therapy.otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos. ... Read More

I have asked my dermatologist about the scratch marks And she prescribed flutibact cream But now the scratch mark is totally healed And i want to know about the pigmentation mark How can i make it less appearing Or what to do with this mark?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 36 Views v

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

Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

On the genital park there is scratch mark due to which I feel lot of pain do not what to to do and too whom I can consultant for this

Asked for Male, 31 Years 420 Views v

Dr. Ramesh Maheshwari Sexologist | Pune

Consult dermatologist ... Read More

Hi, I live in a hot and dusty city when often i am forced to scratch my legs. Last 2 months I've been scratching the same place very often and it started giving out marks. I've consulted 2-3 doctors and its not reduced. Kindly assist me what can be done to reduce or fix this back to normal skin. Please take a look at image. Thanks.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Kashmira Sarnaik Dermatologist | Thane

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Avoid any form of rubbing , scratching, wearing socks for long hours or using too much soap on the rash while taking bath . Use a moisturiser twice /thrice a day all over legs to reduce the redness an ... Read More

I have this increasing infection in my left foot toenail, also the top layer of nail is damaged. While the underside looks blue/black and/or pale white. I cut the nail myself securely to check if this could improve but the infection has increased. This is since last 6 months.I am breastfeeding a 4 month old. I don't know what to do, please help.

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Asked for Female, 33 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Gnana Sezhian General Physician | Chennai

Please consult a dermatologist.. appears like a nail fungal infection.. cutting nail is not useful .. the nail is what is keep the fungus from spreading out ... Read More

After waxing i got a pimple on my elbow.. Then it got worst and i used to scratch it so now finally got white mark on elbow, now it is looking weird as if any decease, plz help me remove this white spot. Thanks

Asked for Female, 30 Years 142 Views v

Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Dermatologist | Mumbai

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You could be having some form of allergic reaction. Clinical photographs would have been helpful. Please visit clinic personally for treatment. ... Read More

I need to get rid off scratches marks which I got when I met with an accident on my hands and black heads on my nose

Asked for Male, 25 Years 70 Views v

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

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Undergo laser fraxel RF resurfacing therapy.otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos. ... Read More

On my head ,in certain areas there is a white mark. High Hair loss is occurring. When I scratch my head ,it gets in my nails. It has spread into my beard also.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 51 Views v

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

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing white mark and hair loss.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the aff ... Read More

Hello There is a white mark in eye..is it serious problem No pain feeling .just white mark in eye ..please suggest for this problem

Asked for Male, 30 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Varsha Jindal Ophthalmologist | Chandigarh

Need to see the image. Kindly consult online ... Read More

Why does my skin have white protrusions? And after I remove them, I get black marks on my skin. I want to know what kind of treatment I should do to solve for this?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Shobit Caroli Dermatologist | Noida

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My 18 month old has this white mark on 2 nails. What does this indicate? How to cure it. Thanks

Asked for Female, 36 Years 604 Views v

Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

At this age it can be normal also. Believed to be due to less calcium ... Read More

I have this mark in white colour which is lighter than tha skin tone , what is it ?is it due to skin damage or any other reason?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 56 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

After acne heal i get white mark , why i m not getting dark mark , is this whitemark a sign of vitiligo ,please help me

Asked for Female, 23 Years 179 Views v

Dr. A Amin Homoeopath | Kolkata

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I have acne since puberty , i am confused whether this white mark is due to acne or is it vitiligo? pleaseeee confirm me thiss

Asked for Female, 23 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and be ... Read More

I have this white mark which is not smooth , i have only thiis mark , not on the whole body ,and when my acne cure sometimes there is white mark , why? is this vitiligo or something else?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Consult for prescription ... Read More

What is this white mark? i have this i think after acne but i m not sure , only i have to confirm is it vitiligo or something else?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

On my right cheek i have white mark which is not smooth but little bit indent type , skin has lost its colour , i am prone to cystic acne from puberty , is this acne mark or vitiligo , pleass confirm me this, why one is more prone to white acne mark , is there any reason

Asked for Female, 23 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

From puberty I m sufferring from acne , now acne is less than before but I have indent marks ,pores and other marks on face , on right side of my cheek I have white indent marks which is 2 to 3 cm in size , i m confused whether it is vitiligo or a damage skim tissue due to acne , please help me

Asked for Female, 23 Years 29 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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I have noticed my daughter has white mark on her hand. I am afraid is this symptoms of vitiligo? She is only 6 months old. Attaching photos of the baby's white mark on her hand.. kindly guide 🙏

Asked for Female, 28 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Anjana Warrier Pediatrician | Chennai

No this is not vitiligo ... Read More

Hi my baby is 5.5 mnth old. Plz find attached photo. He scratch his leg by nail. What to apply. Does mark will go or it will be permanent.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings it will go by itself. Cut the nail of the baby at regular intervals ... Read More

I have white marks on Eyelids. I have bp 88/144. I did my cholesterol. Report attached. I am concerned what could be the reason for white marks. My weight is 87 kg and height 172 cm . Please advise.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 25 Views v

Dr. Hariprasad Rao. T Interventional Cardiologist | Hyderabad

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Lipid profile is ok. Consult Dermatologist. ... Read More

My baby is 2 month old. She has recently got these white marks on her face. What could be the cause.

Asked for Female, 2 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Avoid cosmetic products or any tube if it is steroid based Coconut oil massage Can take a help of skin specialist ... Read More

I got scratched by vaccinated dog 4 days back. I didn't wash it immediately and the next day I saw that it was a scratch with red mark on stomach. I washed it only the next day. The dog was vaccinated. Can I take vaccine now? Or is it too late?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Saurabh Tiwari General Physician | Lucknow

If you're not vaccinated then you can take. ... Read More

My toenails have stopped growing since more than 1 year. There is some white deposit under my nail. I've been told it is called as Nail psoriasis. How to treat them and how long does it takes to recover ?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Anuj Kumar Dermatologist | Moradabad

Nail psoriasis is usually associated with sin psoriasis.. share some pictures ... Read More

What has happened doctor?? M very worried about it?? Will this nail become normal ?? Is there any home remedies to get my toenail normal ??

Asked for Female, 28 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Usha Beloskar Dermatologist | Mumbai

This is ingrown toe nail . In order to make it grow normal it has to be removed. Don’t cut nails too close to skin .that can cause nails to grow in wards . Can contact me for nail avulsion at Sskin sa ... Read More

White and black bloodclot marks on my hand. Feel Iching on my hand. How to remove this marks. On my hand

Asked for Male, 20 Years 81 Views v

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

Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this marks.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ... Read More

White and black marks on my hand. After my blood clot in my hand. I Feel inching on my hand. So please help me

Asked for Male, 20 Years 74 Views v

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

Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this marks. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for deta ... Read More

Black at the corner of the second toenail,pains when pressed at that corner, nail cracks at that corner, nails peels off also,what has happened doctor?? Is it cancer?? Photo attached.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 85 Views v

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

Don't worry...you are suffering from nail fungus causing this cracks and black spot ... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ... Read More

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I am experiencing a white patch under my toenails and I am not able to figure out what is it!. Toenail is also out of shape a bit. Kindly advise Images attached. Thanks.

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I had skin infection before now it is cured but now scratch marks are left behind on my thighs as sometimes i used to scratch because of itching i want to remove those marks now how to remove or atleast lighten them

I have asked my dermatologist about the scratch marks And she prescribed flutibact cream But now the scratch mark is totally healed And i want to know about the pigmentation mark How can i make it less appearing Or what to do with this mark?

On the genital park there is scratch mark due to which I feel lot of pain do not what to to do and too whom I can consultant for this

After waxing i got a pimple on my elbow.. Then it got worst and i used to scratch it so now finally got white mark on elbow, now it is looking weird as if any decease, plz help me remove this white spot. Thanks

I need to get rid off scratches marks which I got when I met with an accident on my hands and black heads on my nose

On my head ,in certain areas there is a white mark. High Hair loss is occurring. When I scratch my head ,it gets in my nails. It has spread into my beard also.

Hello There is a white mark in eye..is it serious problem No pain feeling .just white mark in eye ..please suggest for this problem

Why does my skin have white protrusions? And after I remove them, I get black marks on my skin. I want to know what kind of treatment I should do to solve for this?

My 18 month old has this white mark on 2 nails. What does this indicate? How to cure it. Thanks

I have this mark in white colour which is lighter than tha skin tone , what is it ?is it due to skin damage or any other reason?

After acne heal i get white mark , why i m not getting dark mark , is this whitemark a sign of vitiligo ,please help me

I have acne since puberty , i am confused whether this white mark is due to acne or is it vitiligo? pleaseeee confirm me thiss

I have this white mark which is not smooth , i have only thiis mark , not on the whole body ,and when my acne cure sometimes there is white mark , why? is this vitiligo or something else?

What is this white mark? i have this i think after acne but i m not sure , only i have to confirm is it vitiligo or something else?

On my right cheek i have white mark which is not smooth but little bit indent type , skin has lost its colour , i am prone to cystic acne from puberty , is this acne mark or vitiligo , pleass confirm me this, why one is more prone to white acne mark , is there any reason

From puberty I m sufferring from acne , now acne is less than before but I have indent marks ,pores and other marks on face , on right side of my cheek I have white indent marks which is 2 to 3 cm in size , i m confused whether it is vitiligo or a damage skim tissue due to acne , please help me

I have noticed my daughter has white mark on her hand. I am afraid is this symptoms of vitiligo? She is only 6 months old. Attaching photos of the baby's white mark on her hand.. kindly guide 🙏

Hi my baby is 5.5 mnth old. Plz find attached photo. He scratch his leg by nail. What to apply. Does mark will go or it will be permanent.

I have white marks on Eyelids. I have bp 88/144. I did my cholesterol. Report attached. I am concerned what could be the reason for white marks. My weight is 87 kg and height 172 cm . Please advise.

My baby is 2 month old. She has recently got these white marks on her face. What could be the cause.

I got scratched by vaccinated dog 4 days back. I didn't wash it immediately and the next day I saw that it was a scratch with red mark on stomach. I washed it only the next day. The dog was vaccinated. Can I take vaccine now? Or is it too late?

My toenails have stopped growing since more than 1 year. There is some white deposit under my nail. I've been told it is called as Nail psoriasis. How to treat them and how long does it takes to recover ?

What has happened doctor?? M very worried about it?? Will this nail become normal ?? Is there any home remedies to get my toenail normal ??

White and black bloodclot marks on my hand. Feel Iching on my hand. How to remove this marks. On my hand

White and black marks on my hand. After my blood clot in my hand. I Feel inching on my hand. So please help me

Black at the corner of the second toenail,pains when pressed at that corner, nail cracks at that corner, nails peels off also,what has happened doctor?? Is it cancer?? Photo attached.

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