White patches on the skin commonly occur due to the dead cells getting trapped under the surface of the skin or destruction of melanocytes (dark-colored pigments) in the skin. Sunspots, tinea versicolor, pityriasis alba, vitiligo, and milia are some skin conditions that result in white patches.
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Why do I have a white spot behind my upper back tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a white spot behind my last upper tooth. I have attached a photo and mentioned the spot by pointing it. What could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does seem to be starting of a simple mouth ulcer (attachment removed to protect patient identity) or just some white normal epithelial changes. Usually such changes come when our diet does not contain good leafy vegetables and grains causing lack of vitamin B comp... Read Full »
What could be causing white patches on my penis and private parts?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and have had two white patches on the private area of my penis for the past two years. I have no other symptoms, like itching or spreading. Could you please recommend a treatment? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It appears to be leucoderma or penile vitiligo. I request that you answer the below questions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis so I can guide you accordingly. Since when did it appear? Is the lesion itchy or bur... Read Full »
I have a recurring smooth patch on my tongue. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a wisdom tooth pulled four months back. A month later, I developed a smooth patch on the tongue that would heal and come right back in the same spot. I have never drunk, or smoke, and no family history of oral cancer. I am really scared it keeps coming back. There is no pain, jus... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you have attached along with the complaint (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The smooth patch on your tongue does not seem to be caused by the wisdom tooth extraction. Basically, your tongue is not in a normal appearance. It has t... Read Full »
I have lighter eyebrows after threading. How to fix it?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently experienced my first eyebrow threading, and I have noticed that the eyebrow area is currently lighter than the rest of my face. Although it has darkened slightly over the past few days, it has not fully returned to its original color. Please help. Thank you in advance. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems to be post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, a condition where mild inflammation following threading can result in a temporary white patch on the skin. Since it is improving without treatment, there is no need for s... Read Full »
I have a large, white patch on my cervix. Is it a cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a large visible white patch on my cervix. Unfortunately, I did not do a pap smear for nearly eight years. But, when I did a few months ago, the results showed HPV. My doctor asked me to wait for a year and check. Tissue around the vulva is drier and more painful (2 to 3 years po... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the description provided by you, the whitish patch could be caused by candidiasis. But for your age, it is most likely lichen sclerosis. Lichen sclerosis skin is shiny and may cause some itching and discomfort. For this, a to... Read Full »
I have patches on my penis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed some white and dark patches on my penis, and I am feeling quite scared. I am not having STDs or HIV. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you have had unprotected sex, it is important to consider the possibility of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The following tests may be necessary: TPHA (Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination), HPV DNA PCR, HERPES SI... Read Full »
I have cuts in my gums. Is it caused by tooth cleaning?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the dentist for a teeth-cleaning on Wednesday. On Thursday, I noticed that the floor of my mouth on the bottom right side felt sore. When I looked with a light, I noticed a couple of cuts that were kind of like paper cuts. They bleed when I brush. The pain can be managed som... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned about the bleeding of the gums after scaling. Usually, you can see bleeding gums and cut-like appearance near the border of the gingiva due to one of the following reasons. Heavy calculus deposits masks the inflamed gingiva Mild trauma may occur during... Read Full »
Are white patches in my mouth due to some kind of cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I have developed white patches in my mouth for a few days. The images are attached herewith. There is pain some days, and other days there is no pain at all. There is no bleeding, either. Recently, I visited an ENT specialist. He referred me to a dentist. The dentist advised me to remov... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Well, you need to get your wisdom teeth out. The patches are due to their eruption period. No need to worry as it is not cancerous. But, it may create problems like dryness, etc. I sugge... Read Full »
I have white patches on the foreskin and penis tip. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 36 years old, noncircumcised male. I have a white patch on the inner side of my foreskin. and on the tip of the penis. I noticed it when the bridle got very short and I felt pain when retracting the foreskin for washing. It does not itch or pain but it goes around the foreskin. My... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Perhaps you have lichen simplex et atrophicus (LSeA). I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area so that I am able to confirm and guide you better. I hope this helps. Thank you. Read Full »
I have a growing yellowish-white patch in throat. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a white and yellowish circular patch at the back of my throat. I thought it could be due to a throat infection, and it has not healed. It is not hard or raised like a tonsil stone like an enclosed area of puss. I am concerned about its increase in size. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The white, yellowish circular patch at the back of your throat can be due to oral candidiasis. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions. Get a throat swab test done. Take a tablet of Prednisone 4mg orally twice daily. Take a... Read Full »
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