White Patchy Skin On Face

Dr. Shriya SahaMBBS (Hons) , MD - Dermatology, ResidentDermatologist

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Its important to evaluate the cause of white patches. Whether it is infective (like fungal infection) or dermatitis or something else like vitiligo. Depending on the diagnosis you may require different treatment. Please consult a dermatologist for personalised advice. Hope this helps. 

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Dr. Shailija PanditaDermatologist

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Do not use any cream or ointment on your baby’ s face without consulting with a skin specialist. 

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Dr. Rahul GuptaMD-Ayurveda, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine & Surgery (BAMS)Sexologist

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Hello- white patches that form on the penis could be a sign of lichen sclerosus. It's a skin condition that's more common in those who aren't circumcised. In addition to white spots that grow larger as the disease progresses, the skin of the penis can also become itchy and more fragile. 

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Dr. Prakhar SinghMBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)General Physician

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Dandruff is another name for a condition called seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea, specifically seborrhea that happens on the scalp. It's a very common condition in kids and adults alike, regardless of age or race. Dandruff causes flaky, white, or yellowish skin to form on the scalp and other oily parts of the body. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment. 

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Dr. Manan MehtaMBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & LeprosyDermatologist

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Seems like you had a photodermatitis reaction for treating of vitiligo. Need further details. 

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Dr. Jyoti SharmaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Introduction: ringworm is a fungal infections that are on the skin. Some of these fungal infections produce round spots on the skin, but many do not. The medical term for ringworm is tinea. Dermatophytes are the fungi cause bjuiusing ringworm hence also known as dermatophytosis. It appears in various forms of cutaneous infection. The names are given according to the site affected. The degree of inflammation depends on the causative fungus and host immunity. It may transmit from soil, animal or from human to human.  causes /etiology: ringworm is a contagious fungal infection caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin. It can be spread in the following ways: human to human: ringworm often spreads by direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. animal to human: you can contract ringworm by touching an animal with ringworm. Ringworm can spread while petting or grooming dogs or cats. It's also fairly common in cows. object to human: ringworm can spread by contact with objects or surfaces that an infected person or animal has recently touched or rubbed against, such as clothing, towels, bedding and linens, combs, and brushes. soil to human: in rare cases, ringworm can be spread to humans by contact with infected soil. Infection would most likely occur only from prolonged contact with highly infected soil.   risk factors: you're at higher risk of ringworm of the body if you: live in a warm climate have close contact with an infected person or animal share clothing, bedding or towels with someone who has a fungal infection participate in sports that feature skin-to-skin contact, such as wrestling wear tight or restrictive clothing have a weakened immune system. 💠complications: a fungal infection rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness. But people with weak immune systems, such as those with hiv/aids, may find it difficult to get rid of the infection.  types: tinea barbae: ringworm of the bearded area of the face and neck, with swelling and marked crusting, often with itching, sometimes causes the hair to break off. "barber's itch" tinea capitis: ringworm of the scalp commonly affects children, mostly in late childhood or adolescence. This condition may spread in schools. Tinea capitis appears as scalp scaling that is associated with bald spots. tinea corporis: ringworm the skin of the body, it often produces the round spots of classic ringworm. Sometimes, these spots have an "active" outer border as they slowly grow and advance. tinea cruris: ringworm of the groin or "jock itch" tends to have a reddish-brown color and to extend from the folds of the groin down onto one or both thighs. tinea faciei: ringworm on the face except in the area of the beard. On the face, ringworm is rarely ring-shaped. Causes red, scaly patches with indistinct edges. tinea manus: ringworm involving the hands, particularly the palms and the spaces between the fingers. Causes thickening (hyperkeratosis) of these areas, often on only one hand. tinea pedis: ringworm called "athlete's foot" may cause scaling and inflammation in the toe webs, especially the one between the fourth and fifth toes. Thickening or scaling of the skin on the heels and soles. Causes blisters between the toes or on the sole. Extremely common skin disorder. It is the most common and perhaps the most persistent of the fungal (tinea) infections. It is rare before adolescence. Can occur in association with other fungal skin infections such as tinea cruris tinea unguium: ringworm of the fingernails and, more often, the toenails yellow, thick, and crumbly. This is referred to as fungal nails or onychomycosis  symptoms: ♻reddish, scaly or white patches on the skin. ♻the lesions may appear raised and blistered. the circular lesion might have a clearing in the center. hair loss is common side effect of this disease. ringworm of scalp especially is characterized by patchy hair loss where the hair might be bent and broken at an odd angle.  homeopathic remedies by location of the ringworm: tinea in general body arsenicum album bacillinum chrysar. Natrum mur phytolacca sepia tellurium thuja tuberculinum tinea barbae (beard) bacillinum calc carb cicuta graphites kali bich nitric acid platina staphysagria sulphur thuja tinea capitis (head) calc carb dulcamara phyto sepia mezerum psorinum tellurium tinea on face graphites natrum carb natrum mur sepia tellurium thuja tuberculinum tinea versicolor natrum ars. Sepia thuja so it's better to consult a doctor and take proper treatment. 

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Dr. Prakhar SinghMBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)General Physician

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Seborrheic dermatitis signs and symptoms may include: skin flakes (dandruff) on your scalp, hair, eyebrows. Patches of greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales or crust on the scalp, face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids, chest, armpits, groin area or under the breaststhe reason of your could be due to skin irritation, allergic reaction or some kind of skin infection. Any kind of delay in treatment may lead to severe skin infections, if it is persistent and lasts more than a week then you should seek immediate assistance. Let’s have a detailed discussion over it, post that i’ll be able to figure out the exact reason of your problem and then we’ll be proceeding for the most effective treatment. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopath

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Home remedies to get rid of black lips: 1. Lemons:•when life gives you lemons, apply them to your lips. Seriously, lemon juice works wonders as a dark spots on lips treatment •all you have to do is mix the juice of 1 lemon with a teaspoon of honey and apply to your lips with a cotton ball •let it dry and then wash your face with olay white radiance advanced whitening fairness foaming face wash cleanser so that your skin doesn’t lose its moisture •do this a few times a week to have blemish free lips in a few weeks 2. Tomatoes:if the lemon mixture feels a little harsh on your lips, try applying the paste of 1 tomato to your lips regularly and there’s your lip dark spot remover with just one ingredient. 3. Rose petals & glycerine: •if the black spots on your lips are due to smoking, this mixture will work wonders for you •grind the petals mixed with some glycerine to a paste and apply on your lips before you go to bed •rinse it off in the morning and slowly but surely, you will see your lips restore to their original pouty glory 4. Almond oil: massage a small amount of almond oil and sugar to your lips every night to remove any kind of pigmentation and dead skin accumulating on them throughout the day. If none of the above solutions resonate with you and you still have a black mark on your lip that’s driving you crazy, you might need to go to a doctor because that may be an indication of some kind of a hormonal imbalance. It’s a pretty common phenomenon due to our hectic lifestyles and lack of a balanced diet. You just need to tweak a few of your unhealthy habits and your life (and lips) will be on track in no time! to prevent black lips: 1. Wear sunscreen: I can’t stress enough the importance of using a good sunscreen which will not only save you from the harmful uv rays of the sun, but will also help you avoid those nasty blemishes on your lips. 2. Stay hydrated: always carry a bottle of water wherever you go and remember to keep sipping on it. One of the major reasons for dark spots on the lips is if they are dry for long periods of time. 3. Tea/coffee regulation: I know, I know, it’s very difficult to get throughout the day without your cuppa. But those blemishes on your lips could be because of excessive intake of these liquids. 4. Using expired or cheap cosmetics: been there, done that. Sometimes we don’t realise the extent of damage expired products do to your skin. Repeat these words out loud right now, and thank us later, ‘i will regularly check the expiry dates on my cosmetics’. 

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopath

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White coated tongue is not a disease. It is a symptom only. If you have recurring mouth ulcers than it can be pre condition of a disease. Ulcers can be due to vitamin and iron deficiency. If you have tobaco chewing habit or smoking habit than you need to worry about it. I can help you in this matter with homoeopathic medicine without side effects. I need more details about your symptoms to help you. You can consult me at Lybrate. Till than take homoeopathic medicine borax for mouth ulcers. You can consult me at Lybrate. 

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopath

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Hello lybrate-user. It is mostly pytiriasis. It is considered to be hormonal problem and sometime because of fungal infection. You can consult me at Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment. Till then take bacillinum 200 one dose. Also start topi azadirechta cream. 

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