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I have small, white, circular patches on the upper body. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am having small white circular patches on the upper body mostly the face and back. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. To diagnose properly, I need to have a look at that white spot. Small white circular patches on the upper body, face, and back could be a sign of fungal infections, vitiligo, eczema, or psoriasis, among ot... Read Full »
Why do I get white itchy spots around lip and nose?
Query: Hello doctor, Our 12-year aged daughter has a problem with the skin around the lips, below the nose, and on her chin. It started before seven months, and the skin in those places is red with little white spots and often very itchy. We visited many general physicians a few times, but they cannot dete... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This condition is known as perioral dermatitis, which usually results from the use of topical steroids. One feels better when they use topical steroids like Elocon (Mometasone), but it gets worse as soon as it is stopped. You need to stop using steroids and start tak... Read Full »
What can cause one white hair in the eyebrows, and white spots on the neck and face?
Query: Hi doctor,I have some white spots on my neck and face. Even, I have some white hair on my eyebrows also. I have white hair in my head for a long time. I have PCOD. Before two months, I had a C-section delivery. After this, I started to have these spots. Kindly go through my attached pictures. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures and descriptions (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are suffering from a benign condition called pityriasis Versicolor. It is a superficial fungal infection that occurs commonly in the summer months. Drink lots of wate... Read Full »
I have white, acne like boils on my face. What could it be?
Query: Hi, I have acne like boils on my face. When it comes in contact with sweat and water it looks white. What could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be an entity called milia. Milia are small white bumps that appear superficially on the skin. There are several treatments for the same. Do not try to squeeze the lesions. It will lead to pigmentation. To confirm if the lesion is milia, attach pic... Read Full »