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From few days I have noticed that there is a white spot on one of my nail. I am debatic and suffering of hypertension. How it could be cured. Please advice me what to do.

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This is called Leukonychia. it is a condition where white lines or dots appear on your finger or toenails. This is a very common issue and entirely harmless.You may notice white spots or dots along yo ...  Read More

My baby has white spots on nails. I have an attached picture. Is this something to worry about this?

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If no other symptoms can give calcium and multivitamin, nutritious diet ...  Read More

Dr have got white spots on nail after nail paint application. Please advice what could be the cause and is medicine required.

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Probably vitamin deficiency..For detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos ...  Read More

Having white spot on my right thumb nails kindly guide what might be the reason and remedies as only one is there not increasing

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Mostly no problem. Pic of affected thumb. ...  Read More

Today I have observed white spot on my nail I don't know why it occurred doctor can you please tell me why it occurred ?

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This is normal ...  Read More

My 19 months old daughter have some white spots on her nails. What does that indicates? Is this something to worry about?

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Could be due to zinc deficiency ...  Read More

First pic is of my left thumbnail and second is of my right middle finger. As you can see in pics that I have marked white very small dots/spots on my nails. I am having these from year end of 2020..and they are not going. I cut my nails hoping to see that the spots will grow out and they do.. But new white dots keeping coming back from bottom of

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Nothing serious..do u bite nails.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

My 5 months old baby girl has developed a white spot on one of her finger nails. Is it due to some deficiency? Is there something to be worried about?

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Greetings it's normal . If it's seen in all nails then need to worry otherwise no issues ...  Read More

I have these white spots/dots/marks on my 2 particular nails. Left thumbnail and right middle finger nail... also right thumbnail.. But it's barely visible on it. The thing is.. I don't understand why I have them.. They grow out then more come in their place.. in same line ever time.. It's in never ending loop. I searched alot about white spots on

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You'll need to do few blood investigations. Most the time iron or multivitamin deficiency will lead to such white spots called. Also we need to rule out any occupational and environmental causes. ...  Read More

There's a white and slight blackish spot on my finger nail, Which mineral/nutrient deficiency could it be? Also is there any worry?

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Get checked for Vit B12 and Iron deficiency ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 months old she has small white spots at 3 or 4 places on legs and hands what is the reason is it pityriasis alba or something else pls answer will it cure on its own?

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Small pale patches on a baby's legs and hands are usually not pityriasis alba, which tends to show up on the face in slightly older children. At four months, this is more often mild dryness or early e ...  Read More

White spots on neck suggest me some cream or something to treat them or remove them I don't know how do I get this

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Mere friend k nails ki growth nhi ho rahi,thodi bahut hoti h to wo b tut jate h. Kis vitamin ki kami se ho raha h and kya diet me add kre

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Slow nail growth that breaks easily is often linked to low protein, iron, or biotin levels, sometimes vitamin D too. ...  Read More

I have developed multiple tiny white/light-coloured spots on my legs. The spots are almost the same size and appeared after repeated/severe itching in the area. They are not painful. I want to know what possible conditions can cause this pattern. Whether it could be post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, vitiligo, fungal infection, or something else.

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

White spots on skin temporarily comes and spread then stable it starts on hands and body sometimes on face as well

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

I had a fungal or bacterial infection near my penis, I hadn't taken any medicine few years ago, but few months back this white spot have developed sometimes it's itchy.

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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

So I have these white spots that come and go and their own and it's later occurrence. I didn't have it during the first 25 years of life then it started slowly. It itches sometimes and is dry almost all the time.

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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

Hey I am 23 years old I have 3-4 white/skin color spots around my urethra, they are only visible when we stretched skinFrom normal looking we can't see them.They are present at around urethra opening at that side from where frenulum joins to tip of penis around urethral opening at left side I have 3 and right side Ihave 4 spot not rough,smooth only

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Use babchi oil mixed with season oil. Take homoeopathic medicine Ars sulph flavum 6x ...  Read More

Since 3-4 days, I have been experiencing itching around the foreskin and the underside of the glans (penis tip), which started after sexual intercourse with my wife. On examination, I noticed multiple tiny white and red spots/dots on the affected area. There is itching and mild discomfort, but no severe pain, burning during urination, discharge, fo

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Hello I have a white spot on my nipple and I am breast feeding mother, I have no pain nothing. 3 day back this white spot bursted due to manual pump and 3-4 drops of blood also came and later it was fine I can see healing but now again white spot. I give combination feed to my son. breast feed less and the nipple which has white spot he takes less

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I am DCMP patient with 15%lvef and offlate I noticed white patches on Legs nails photo attached please give me suggestions I m having any serious problem or anything else or vitamin deficiency?

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  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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It looks like ? Beus line Appears after ny stressful Event , as DCMP in your case No need to worry for nail ...  Read More

I started observing small tiny white spots on my legs near to elbows ..too tiny spots in a cluster ..may I know what this condition is this ..there is no itchy aswell

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Last from 1 month I suffer from white spots on my i dont what disease is this is this vitiligo or tenia versicolour please help me to know about this

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Is it recurring? Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment 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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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

It's been a year now ...my son has this type of grey on the white part of his eye .what is this. I'm too worried now ..my son is 2 years old .

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Normal pigmentation.. Nothing to worry about ...  Read More

I m having single white bump at the right side on the lower throat. It is seen when i fold my tongue. Attaching pic of my pimple at the lips it is similer to that only 2-3 mm big.

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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

I am having single white spot size of small pea with mucous formation in mouth. No pain cough was there but now no cough. I have noticed this since 3 weeks. No smoking or tobacco consumption.

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Please send a picture ...  Read More

I am having single white spot at the back of tongue on the right side and cough is there. Is it something to worry.

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Hi The information you have provided is inadequate Reach out for better diagnosis and appropriate management ...  Read More

I have got few white spots ony legs and a white spot on face.. want to know what can it be. I have started noticing it few months back.. and now I m getting tensed.. can u pls tell what can it be

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It could be lecoderma secondary to any irritant or any topical application of there are multiple leasion could be vitiligo as well proper examination is required and image is not clear ...  Read More

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