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From one month there are two patch appear on my leg ..those are just 2 small white patches with white hair on them...is that something else or vitiligo?? should I be serious?

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Vitiligo, also known as leucoderma, is a relatively common skin disorder, in which white spots or patches appear on the skin. These spots are caused by destruction or weakening of the pigment cells in ...  Read More

I'm vitiligo patients 8 year I have treatment and it's working but very slow I want to know which sergery safe and good for me I have some white patches in my body leg, eyes, lips, hand and fingers please tell me

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If the treatment is showing response, I suggest you continue with it. Surgery can be tried only when there have not been any new patches and also no increase in the size of existing patches for at l ...  Read More

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Hi, I am diagnosed with vitiligo with white patches spreading across my legs,back ,neck.My Dr prescribed me Whitcream,Anti HC Oxid Tab,Topgraf ointment .I recently developed skin itching,red rashes ,so was given xyzal tab,Sarma lotion. A) Is it safe to take xyzal along with vitiligo medicines? B) are there any food restrictions with vitiligo?

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It is safe. No food restrictions. Vitiligo is an immune system mediated skin disease which can be brought into remission by certain medications and life style changes. Now it is believed to be a multi ...  Read More

There are these white patches occuring on my skin from last 6-7 months. It has spread on my thighs and stomach. They are small in size but I'm really worried.

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets al ...  Read More

White patches on skin since three months. Took vermisol tab Presently applying TOLENORM Onitment. No other medications

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All white patches are not vitiligo ,first have to see the lesions before adding on treatment Consult online ...  Read More

I have vitiligo last for 12 years.. Please help me.. Whether this problem have any solution.. Can vitiligo cure??

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Use melgain lotion at morning, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic fo ...  Read More

So i have these white patches all over my skin diameter between 1-3 mm . Ive seen some doctors they said it is not vitigo. Also I don't think it is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis because when i googled it .it says this happens due to long exposure to sunlight. And i don't think if my back have that much exposure to sunlight but still i have lot o

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Without seeing can't comment.. Please send photos for detailed information and treatment ...  Read More

Hi Doc, I just had a split thickness skin grafting on my vitiligo spot 2 weeks back but it was only partially taken . Can I use vitix gel on the graft so the complete repigmentation is achieved? Or will it be harmful for the graft? Also I have vitiligo on my lips , which cream will work for it?

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Exposure to EXCIMER 308 is safest fastest way for localised patches of Vitiligo It is safe simple fast and reliable for small patches Good also for operated sites ...  Read More

I have white patches occuring on my body from last 6-7 months. It's near my feet,right thigh and stomach. There is a new but small patch on my shoulder too. I'm 20yo. I consulted a doctor but I'm still worried because it is continously spreading so much within such short time. I had this white patch on my eye when I was 14yo but it disappeared.

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Please start treatment soon with your dermatologist. ...  Read More

Doctor ,i have white patch on my right wrist, one at chest that resulted after a cut, and on foot of both legs that had been from years but are light. I am going through ayurvedic treatment as I heard that allopathic treatment for long period might affect liver . I have anaemia , I do not have thyroid. The treatment isn't creating any difference

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It is not true that liver will be affected. Phototherapy can be done with tablets and also creams. If you don't want tablets, only cream can be applied and phototherapy can be started which may give y ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 years old. She has a slightly raised white-colored patch of skin on her thumb. What could it be? It has been there for the last 2–3 months. I am concerned because it is not completely flat; it is a little raised. She also has a habit of sucking her thumb at night.photo attached

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. For the past 1 year, I have had white patches/white lines inside my mouth along with occasional burning sensation and irritation. I have consulted multiple dentists and oral specialists, but no definite diagnosis has been made so far. Some doctors suspected Oral Lichen Planus, while others were not sure. I qui

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

58 Yo | F | been on statins | Non-smoker | 121 lbs My mother has this white patch on her upper left shoulder for almost 6 months. It started off big, but has shrunk in size in the last month. We are going in for a derma appointment this week. Just preparing for the worst, could this be Vitiligo?

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

I have suddenly noticed white patches on my back. Could this be due to a vitamin deficiency or any other cause? Attached is the photo.

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Share a close-up view vala photo Do you have dandruff? ...  Read More

I have vitiligo on my left leg only and it is decreasing by medications and phototherapy , for the past 4 5 months I was not taking phototherapy and now some new patches are forming on my left leg . I am now consuming medicine applying tacrolimus ointment cream on white spots and taking sunlight but the black skin colour is not coming on white spot

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Kindly share photos As vitiligo is benign , harmless condition and can be controlled with medicine do not worry There are many treatment options available Contact for online consultation ...  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

Hello doctor I am 30 years old female past one month I have white patches in my lips corner am consulting my dermatologist there given some ointment idont no it's working or not let me know please.am attaching the photo am attaching my lips photo and doctor prescribed me some medicine that also attached.

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have a light-colored patch near my abdomen for the past 5-6 years. It causes itching, and it spreads slightly in a dot-like pattern. Previously, a doctor suspected it to be Vitiligo and prescribed Tofatus cream (to apply and show sunlight for 5 minutes) along with Zinc tablets. I noticed that when I applie

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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

Suddenly there is this white patch on my beard and i am worried about it. I want to know if this vitiligo or something else. Please help

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White patch with white hair ? Or loss of hair ? Take online consultation ...  Read More

Can get tattoo on vitiligo on shaft area.. stable patch ? What is difference between micropigmenatation and regular tattoo

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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 got white patches inside foreskin 3 months ago. Now the skin got 3 different red scars now and white patches are still there. Redacting foreskin is little painful

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Better to get it examined. ...  Read More

I recently got a white patch on my face and after doing a wood lamp test the doctors from CMC Vellore told me that it can be early signs of vitiligo since it's not a very prominent white patch. My question is can I do any facial on my face like a detan or something? Like it would harm?

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Some little white patches not really vitilligo please reach out I don't know what's going wrong in skin what to prefer.

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan 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

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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It appears like a fungal infection.you can initially try using terbinafine cream twice daily for a few days.It may need oral antifungal treatment as well,do consult a dermatologist in your area for ap ...  Read More

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

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You are so late, why you hiding this .better if you visit nearby hospital and consult with dermatologist asap.its spread more otherwise. ...  Read More

My 4 months baby has a white patch on his cheek after getting a redness due to insect bite,first it was small after a week it is slightly big

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Greetings It is common for an insect bite to leave a temporary white patch, a condition known as post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, which usually fades as the skin heals. Since the patch is growing ...  Read More

Hello. I am attaching the pic. Can you please tell me what that white mark is. It is below my belly and the other one is near my private part area.

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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

Please tell about this patch it is for years with itching please help me treat this scar and tell further steps

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Much more 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

She has white stains on skin by birth. But this is not vitiligo. It's like birth Mark. Please advise on this, how to get rid of this. Is this any solution for this?

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Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment ...  Read More

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