Question 1

what can cause fixed pain in few specific spots of the scalp/skull when pressing with fingers?

Accepted Answer

: If there are no rash or scalp lesions, minor irritation/ inflammation of hair follicles is a common cause of tenderness in some spots of the scalp. Chronic scalp muscle tension would cause more diffuse tenderness.

Question 2

what could cause white spots on nipples?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 3

what causes white spots under your fingernails?

Accepted Answer

Nail: Usually trauma to the nails.

Question 4

what causes white spots in the top part of arm?

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: Depigmentation can occur for many different reasons.  A dermatologist would have to examine these to see what is going on and what is the likely cause. Go and be seen.

Question 5

what causes white spots underneath your fingernails?

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White Spots Nails: Difficult to answer without seeing these. It sounds as if it might be a harmless superficial fungous infection. Or, perhaps, from a nail cosmetic you may be using. See a dermatologist if you are worried about them.

Question 6

what causes little white spots under your fingernails?

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Leukonychia: Milk spots on nails are usually harmless &amp; related to nail trauma (such as biting nails). Other causes can be Iron, zinc or protein deficiency,  lead or arsenic poisoning, renal failure, cirrhosis, pneumonia, heart disease, psoriasis or marked psychological stress.

Question 7

what cause white spots on the skin after sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Hypopigmentation: White spots in sun exposed areas can be a form of chronic sun damage called idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.  It is common on forearms and lower legs as small white dots.  No real treatment exists.  If this does not sound like what you have, see your doctor to check it out.

Question 8

what are the common causes the white spots on my nails?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: White spots can be the beginning of nail fungus or psoriasis or candida.

Question 9

i have white spots on 7 of my fingernails, some on more fingernails than others. what underlying diseases could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely.: White spots on nails are normally due to everyday sorts of trauma, such as knocking your nail against a hard surface. They disappear over time. In the rare instance that they don't, a superficial fungal infection may be present, and that would require the attention of a dermatologist.

Question 10

i have a white spots and dry skin on it. and sometimes it become reddish. whats d cause? how will it be cured? skin has patches. :"(((

Accepted Answer

Tinea Versicolor: Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin that often affects adolescents and young adults. The term versicolor refers to the fact that it causes the affected skin to change color and become either lighter or darker than surrounding skin. The most common areas it affects are the shoulders, back, and chest. Treatment is with prescription Nizoral (ketoconazole) tablets for one week.

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I have white spots on 7 of my fingernails, some on more fingernails than others. what underlying diseases could cause this?

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