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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Respected Sir /Madam My mother aged 56 yrs recently I noticed some dull white patches on here face cheeks and forehead what kind of condition is this as she is worried much I attached the picture

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Seems to be fungal. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  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

My daughter who is 3.5 yr old is having small white patches on her cheeks and near eye.. is it normal or anything serious ?

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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

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

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