Question 1

what causes white patches on the skin?

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Couple possibilities: Fun in the sun often brings out these white spots -- especially noticeable at the end of the summer. While a healthy, balanced diet of whole foods is very beneficial, diet is probably not responsible. Many different conditions can produce new white patches in children, the two most common are pityriasis alba and tinea versicolor.

Question 2

how do i remove skin patches on my back?

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Patches: This is tough to answer without seeing the patches.  Are they light, dark, dry, itchy, red, etc.  Too many various "patches" to diagnose and treat without seeing.  If they are red or dry, use a heavier moisturizer after bathing.  Let your doctor take a look to be sure...

Question 3

what could bluish discoloration of the skin be?

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Underlying veins: Blue discoloration can be caused by underlying blood vessels especially veins which contain deoxygenated blood. Underlying veins can make the skin look blue. Lack of oxygen in blood can cause blue discoloration. Raynaud's can cause fingers and toes to turn red, white, and blue.

Question 4

please describe these white patches on my skin?

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White patches: are typically pityriasis alba or vitiligo, or post inflammatory hypo pigmentation, or idiopathic guttate, hypomelanosis to name a few, in other words, see a board certified dermatologist for correct diagnosis and treatment options

Question 5

i have this dry bumpy patch on skin? what should i do?

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Try some aquaphor: but depending on where it is you may need a dermatologist.

Question 6

how can i heal a raw patch of skin from picking a blemish?

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Do this: Clean it, put antibiotic cream on it, cover it with a clean dry soft dressing, and leave it alone. Keep it dry or change the dressing if it gets wet. Keep it covered until there's a good scab or it's healed. Try not to pick at it.

Question 7

what is a medicine typically used for white patches on skin?

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Depends on cause: White patches could be due to vitiligo or eczema or fungal infection or caused by some allergic reaction or skin disease. Depending on the cause, it can be treated with topical steroids, Elidel (pimecrolimus) or protopic, or antifungal cream (for tinea versicolor). It's important to get a proper diagnosis of the cause of the white patches first before initiating therapy. Uv light can help with vitiligo.

Question 8

what is the cause of these rough dry patches of skin on face?

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Dry, rough skin: These patches of skin would likely need to be examined and more history obtained  to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 9

my boyfriend has white patches of skin in his back what is it ?

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Several ideas: He knows if it's an old injury. Superficial fungi will make the overlying epidermis look slightly different if viewed at an angle, maybe. This may also be vitiligo (if it's new), a simple birthmark (poliosis), or any of dozens of other possibilities. If it's new or changing, or if it bothers him, a dermatology visit may be in order.

Question 10

what is the best way to treat skin that is oily with dry patches?

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Cream: Over the counter steriod creams might help.  Creams usually have a drying effect that will help with the oily skin.  The dry spots might get worse.  Clean the skin with a white non-perfumed soap (i usually reccommend lever 2000 or dial), then apply a thin layer of steroid cream mixed with a few drops of water, and finish with a thin layer of bag balm  or eucerin plain.  Max is twice a day , .

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