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I have small dark spots covering the entire back side of the upper arm on both arms. I have this since a long time. Is this curable or is it a birth defect?

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing spots.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by dire ...  Read More

The skin has become dark under arm left ar m. Tried to clean but unable to remove the spot. I observe it is growing big

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There are many reasons why your skin would turn dark or you may get pigmentation. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some ...  Read More

I noticed sudden white spot on left upper arm below the vaccine mark. What it could be? How to get rid off 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

Dark spots on upper body ,shoulders , upper chest, under arms, upper back , top arms. Its iches when i sweat.

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It may be fungal infections called tinea veriscolor. I cannot diagnose until I see the spots. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment a ...  Read More

There are dark coloured spots under my armpits. The armpit skin is darker than the normal skin colour of mine and on the upper part there are dark spots of the same colour.

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This description sounds like acanthosis nigricans. This is a condition where your skin​ folds like underarms, neck and face becomes dark. It is either genetic or due to sedantry lifestyle and ov ...  Read More

I have had this red spot on my upper arm for quite a while now (pics attached). It is not completely flat and is slightly raised. I haven't thought much about it since I've seen my father and mother (both in 50s) have quite a few similar red spots. I am 22 years old. Sometimes however that genera area tingles or is irritated for a few minutes afte

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It's cherry angioma..not to worry.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Right from the elbow to my shoulder on both arms, in the triceps area, It's completely covered with dark grains. It's not itchy but the arm looks dark when viewed. Also, if I pop a grain, it turns slightly red sometimes but it not painful.

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You are suffering from keratosis pilaris, this is a recurrent condition. Avoid wearing clothes which are tightly fit on shoulders and arms, wear loosely fit cotton clothes. For advice regarding treatm ...  Read More

Right from the elbow to my shoulder on both arms, in the triceps area, It's completely covered with dark grains. It's not itchy but the arm looks dark when viewed. Also, if I pop a grain, it turns slightly red sometimes but it not painful.

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This looks like keratosis pilaris there are many treatment options and some types of exfoliating creams which can be used according to individual skin types with slight variation to give good results ...  Read More

I've been having one dark spot on my upper lip for almost three or four weeks I don't know what is it and what cause it

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Difficult to say without seeing. Should be nothing. Better show it to a specialist that worry about it ...  Read More

I've recently noticed a dark spot on my left eye upper eyelid outer side. It's not causing me any problem. I don't have any additional eye problem and also don't have eye power. Is it something to worry about? (I'm attaching the picture too)

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Just watch it for a while. Looks like a sebaceous cyst. Can be removed surgically at a suitable time. ...  Read More

I am feeling a severe upper arm in my biceps area and shoulder and lower arm and palm , both side symmetrical in the same location with the same intensity, when sit in ac stiffness feels, actually from last two year I am also feeling ear popping and facial pain periodically

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early signs if spondilosis including spasmodic features. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

After hot food i got some red spot in my upper palate i dint know whether bone hit or because of hot foods..I don't know..is it serious.please help

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Red spots on the palate after eating hot food are usually due to minor thermal injury to the delicate oral mucosa. When excessively hot food contacts the palate, it can cause superficial burns, leadin ...  Read More

Due long hour sitting or may be some other reason ...I got dark spots on my buttocks.. it's not at itchy or smtg... It just darker on a particular part of buttock on which I usually sitt Please recommend any cream

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Goodafternon mam, Some times due to long sitting conditions can cause this type of hyperpigmentation Beacuse of pressure area. You can avoid long time continues sitting,avoid tight clothing apply most ...  Read More

My newborn of 2 months has this spot on right arm...what kind of spot is it?. Is it a birthmark?..if it is a birthmark will it fade over time? I am just worried if its size increase or gets darken over time?

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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 docs! My mother, aged 57, recently complained of a sudden sharp pain in her upper left arm. Upon asking she replied that it began the previous night, however, it's not permanent and is occurring only temporarily (it has occurred twice or thrice since last night, and persists for 5 mins or so). Moreover, it is not accompanied by any sort of di

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Check her blood pressure and get an ecg done ...  Read More

Why these dark spots happening and pimples. Any solution or what could be the reason. Attached photos

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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 have dark spots on my skin. I also have pimples on my cheek and chin which are white in colour and after they get burst the white seed and water comes out of that pimple.And then I get the dark spots they are very deep and not able tp recover them faster.So,which cream should I use to fix these pimples and get a clean and clear skin??

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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

I had so much tiny acne on my face now they are gone but they gave dark spots and it looks like I got burned from anything that looks very embarrassing to me...anyone please suggest me any medicine

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Take proper consultation and treatment... the early treatment you start .. you get better results ...  Read More

Hello, I recently noticed dark greyish multiple spots on both inner sides of the cheeks.No pain at all. But feel very little dryness/roughness around those areas. Any idea what this can be. Thank You in Advance!

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There are many lesions of the oral cavity which look similar . A clinical examination is needed to rule out exactly . From the picture it appears to be a oral hemangioma.you may visit a clinic and get ...  Read More

Hello. I have some dry recurring spots on the upper lip. It disappears after applying Vaseline but comes back at times. Has been ongoing for 2-3 months. Attaching a picture. Thank you.

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

Small swelling possibly lymph node appeared on upper left arm after there was a purple bruise left after blood was drawn for tests. Is this concerning?

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Usually no if it doesn't cause any pain or infection I may disappear after 1 or 2 days ...  Read More

I am a 28-year-old female. I have had a lump in my upper arm for about 4 years. It moves when I move my hand and is not visible from the outside but can be felt under the skin. It is usually not painful, but it hurts a lot when I press it. I also feel the size has slightly increased over time. I am worried if this could be something dangerous. Ple

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As per your history findings..it's probably a Lipoma.. better get examined and after confirmation surgeon will plan procedure to remove the lump Examination of whole body to see similar swellings rest ...  Read More

I am experiencing whiteheads, which leave dark spots after healing. What measures should I take to remove and reduce these dark spots when whiteheads occur?

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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 have dark spots on leg due to aggressive itching from my end.Any OTC lightening cream for general dark spots on limbs.

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Don't worry, specific medication will improve condition. Kindly consult online with pictures for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

I have had dark spots and rough bumps on my buttocks and upper thighs for a few months. They started as red bumps, now mostly dark and pigmented. No pus or major itching. I want to confirm if it's folliculitis or keratosis pilaris and how to treat the pigmentation safely. I'm currently not on any treatment

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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

6 months back I had some sensation in central incisor and while checking I noticed black spot on upper hard palate attached to central incisor and lateral incisor only left side. Sensitivity in that particular tooth comes and go sometime. Spot usually don't have any symptom. Recently had a red spot with pain(not sore) at the side of that black spot

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Can you send a clear picture ...  Read More

This is the image of a spot on the arm of 6 month old baby . This is before and after image . What it can be

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

On my face have have many pimple and tanning And many dark spots tell me any medicine any Tue so remove this

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

I am having this dark spot on back near shoulder for last one year.Its flat coloured spot no itching no pain not growing.Pics attached.Is it concerning?

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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

Or can i use lumivoid cream or demelan cream for dark spots results and how to use any one cream for how long

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Lumivoid and Demelan creams can both help with dark spots by reducing pigmentation. ...  Read More

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