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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

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

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

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

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

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

There is skin problem white spot on neck. Since 2 months spotted now it is increasing slowly slowly. Please suggest

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Dermatologist opinion ...  Read More

Age 33 having this white spot on both tonsilis for the last 5 month. But they r not growing large. No fever no pain in throat while swallowing or drinking. I kiss someone 5 month ago. After that i am having this problm. In first 2 month i had sore throat in morning. But it substitute now. Only problm having this little white spot on both tonsilis.

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It could be what is called a tonsillolith meaning stone like calcium deposits, do not need to be treated if not symptomatic ...  Read More

For quite some time there is a white spot on my tongue which is not visible without a flashlight. I have shown it to the doctor also, he said that this is normal. The doctor said that this can also remain on the tongue, this is normal. I have attached the pictures. Please reply.

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It is perfectly normal,may have appeared due to,decreased pigments of the tongue speciffically in that area or may be increased vitamin A causing this in some area ...  Read More

Hi doc,I am having psoriasis..I went to USA..but I have got white spots on my head which I have don't have before.what is this..any medicine or ointment to use in usa

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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

On my feet and amrs there is white spot how to cure this...is there any dangerous sign or after taking medicine it will cure .

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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

I had a tiny white spot on right breast (noticed 12 years ago). It was just the same (no change in colour size or texture) until I delivered my first baby and started breast feeding. After I started breast feeding for 4 months, noticed the white spot skin peeling off once every 4-6 months. I stopped breast feeding, since 3 years, but that white sp

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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

Started observing these white spots after dental treatment , not sure if it was there already or new . What could be the reason , although no pain or burning . Its presence is bothering me . Does most of the adults have these .

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Hello These spots are regular spot. There is nothing to worry. ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Pictures attached of a white blister like spot after i touched a hot utensil. But there seems to be no liquid inside the blister. No unusual pain, no burning sensation. Is it serious? I am worried. Till now taking care at home by cleaning hands with soap and Luke warm water and applying Vaseline on it. Kindly help

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No worry, its healed own. ...  Read More

Seeing these white marks in my child's nails. They were not earlier, also his toe nail has a texture. Is this some deficiency? I need some idea before visiting doc. Another reason is, keeps waking at night every 3-4 hours. Still feeding him to sleep at night. So tired of night wakings

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Greetings it's normal ...  Read More

Hello doctor. My daugher is 5.5yrs old. We went to Andaman 15 days back and got tanned there. Although i applied sunscreen to her face but she got tanned. Now there are many white spots/patches on her face which are like dry patches that happens in winter. But some of them are different. Attaching the pictures for your reference. Please provide so

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It is Pityriasis alba.. Does your child also pass worms in stools? Itiching around perianal area? Is the skin lesion also having itching? Needs further evaluation Thankyou Regards Dr. Manisha Singh M ...  Read More

White spot on gums which is hurting when touched by tongue from past 6 days . Any one here have an idea what is this ???

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You may apply honey on affected area . ...  Read More

I have White spot and redness as well as black in my left buccal mucosa. White spot is rough as I touch bye tounge As I applied comcort gel then this white becomes smooth and slightly disappears. And when I stop this comcort gel it appears again, recurrent As sometime buccal mucosa itching Not burning Sensation Please tell me solution or diagnosis

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Hello It looks like pigmentation there is nothing to worry about it ...  Read More

I have White spot and redness as well as black in my left buccal mucosa. White spot is rough as I touch bye tounge As I applied comcort gel then this white becomes smooth and slightly disappears. And when I stop this comcort gel it appears again, recurrent As sometime buccal mucosa itching Not burning Sensation Please tell me solution or diagnosis

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Hello Nothing to worry It's just pigmentation Whitish part is the cheekbite which happens due to skin trapping between teeth we call it as linea alba ...  Read More

Hi, I could see white colour layer in one finger of my husband at bottom of nail and skin.pls let me know is this serious or indication of any or deficiency.attached pic here.

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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

Kindly see the attached image. There is a white spot which appeared. Its been more than 15-20 days .what is it?

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Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and management ...  Read More

My baby boy is 7 months old he has white spots on chin it is from 3 weeks ,wt it could be ... The reason

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Hi. Looks like pityaris alba. Use a good moisturiser. No response please take a video consultation ...  Read More

White spot has appeared on my eye lid of I can know what might be the issue..spot have no bulgeness or swellinf

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Heyy it appears very minute one But yeah need more history any associated symptoms (itching) and any more lesions As of now it appears could be because of skin excoriation or dryness ...  Read More

Finger nails are showing discolouration and white and end.of nails is dark . No any other symptoms observed

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Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. Discolored nails are sometimes sign of some other internal organ dysfunction. ...  Read More

My pregnancy test is positive which I have checked on the 10th of Oct. Since yesterday there has been visible spotting but no pain.

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Four days ago I developed this white spot on my left tonsils with a mild sore throat, yesterday once I did a Salt water rinse, can anyone tell me what this is?

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This is looking like tonsillolith Continue the salt water gargle Avoid cold and sour food items Consult for treatment ...  Read More

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