White spots in the mouth (cheek, tongue, lips, gums) are termed leukoplakia. These can vary in thickness or look like white patches on the inside surfaces of the mouth. White spots or patches can occur for several reasons, such as repeated irritation or injury to the area. However, these could also indicate precancerous lesions or cancer.
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The white spots on my neck which are increasing now. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had some white spots on my neck since last summer, but they are increasing now. Kindly tell me what this is. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. After reviewing the history and viewing the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity)provided, it is tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor). It is a fungal infection that mostly appears as white patches on skin around ... Read Full »
I have developed white spots on my pubic area. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female, and I have developed raised white spots on my pubic area that are sometimes itchy. Despite never having had sexual intercourse, I previously visited a dermatologist for tinea versicolor on my back. I was prescribed Itraconazole for two weeks, followed by one d... Read Full »
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I have white spots due to a food allergy. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have experienced tiny white spots on my hand and leg for the past four years due to a food allergy. I decided to use NBUVB phototherapy to resolve it. Before four years, all spots disappeared in just a month with ten treatments; the final treatment took approximately three minutes. Af... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The time itself is not the primary criterion in narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) therapy. It is the dose that decides the time. Three joules per square centimeter is the highest dose recommended for NB-UVB therapy. I... Read Full »
I have a white painful spot next to both upper wisdom teeth. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a white spot next to both upper wisdom teeth, which is a little painful. What could it be? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed the attachments (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like irritational hyperkeratosis because of repeated stress on the teeth to this area. The pain can be because of trauma. Please answer the f... Read Full »
I have facial white spots without the use of cosmetics. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a housewife with white spots on my face, which have gradually extended to my neck. I have had this problem for the last month. I have these symptoms for the first time and do not use soap, cream, or cosmetics. I do not have dandruff. I do not feel any pain, itching, or any discomf... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, it indicates the development of a benign nevus. Please watch out for any change in color, size, and shape.... Read Full »
Why do I have small, white spots on my foreskin despite clear results?
Query: Hello doctor, I have two tiny white spots (like small pimples) on my foreskin and on my glans as well. STI results are clean and clear. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and observed the attached images (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). If they are asymptomatic and exist for a long duration, the possibility of the hypopigmented patch is very high, which is considered normal. In case you... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old female with a lot of white spots on my skin, particularly my legs and feet. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18 year old female. My weight is 140 pounds and my height is 5'1 foot. I have a lot of white spots on my skin on my leg and feet and other places. They do not hurt or burn. What could it be? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). With your descriptions and given picture, it seems you have Verruca plana. Verruca plana, also known as a "flat wart", is a reddish-brown or flesh-color... Read Full »
I have developed an increasing number of small white patches on my hands and cheekbones. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, White small patches have appeared on my outer hands and cheekbones. They seem to be brighter than my skin and consist of little tiny dots. Furthermore, their number appears to be increasing. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed the pictures you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). If you think it is spreading and itching, it strongly suggests a fungal skin infection. I suggest you follow the bel... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have two questions. Is there anything you recommend to clean the tongue? I get white spots on my tongue and it is hard to clean the back of my tongue due to gagging easily. Is that something that needs a prescription from a dentist because I suffer from bad breath? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, we only use a tongue cleaner to clean a tongue that is made up of steel or plastic. Whenever you clean your tongue just breathe with your nose only and concentrate on something else but do not think about gagging. This will help you. Visit a dentist soon and g... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I noticed a white spot on my glans penis about 10 days ago. No pain or itching and so far I have not noticed it changing in size or texture. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details and image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) provided by your end and I do understand your concern. The white spot on your glans penis as it appears in the image to be slightly raised and thick could be due to Tinea i... Read Full »
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