Question 1

what are dry flaky white skin patches on my thigh creases and scrotum?

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See below: Possibilities include fungus infection, yeast infection, or a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 2

i have dry flaky white skin in my public area not sexually active! what could it be how to treat? what should i do in meantime?

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Dry skin ? eczema: As you do not mention any redness/rash, I doubt this is a fungal problem.  It is likely dry skin, perhaps even eczema, a chronic dermatitis often with an allergic component. Wash with clear water, and consider an OTC strength cortisone cream. The most important thing will be to get the skin moisturized, so use a non-allergenic moisturizer (Eucerin, etc), daily. Best wishes:)

Question 3

what is this dry, flaky, white skin on my face on both sides of my nose? been putting baby cream,  no results. going up near eyes and down near lips.

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Seborrhea: There are many causes, but the most common is seborrhea (or seborrheic dermatitis), especially if your scalp is also dry and/or itchy. A good anti-seborrheic shampoo like selsun blue, plus otc Hydrocortisone cream, should control it. If not, something else is going on and you should see a dermatologist for an in-person exam.

Question 4

how to cure white skin patch?

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Need more info...: Without visualizing your 'white skin patch' it is difficult to determine what it is exactly.  My advice is to have your doctor examine it; and maybe even a dermatologist visit might be in order to diagnose it correctly.

Question 5

how to treat white skin patches?

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Patches: Sounds like vitiligo. You should start by seeing a dermatologist

Question 6

what cream or medication can i give my daughter aged 1 year 10 months as she has white skin patches on her bottom?

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Hard to say: White patches sometimes just represents healing skin with less pigment. It may need nothing at all but time for the skin to complete healing. If the area breaks out often a barrier material like zinc oxide or petroleum jelly may be protective. I would need to see it to know, which we cannot do on this forum.

Question 7

recently i developed a patch of white skin under my beard. the hair are black. i am worried if it is vitiligo.

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Vitiligo: Patches of skin that have lost pigment and look white could be due to vitiligo, an autoimmune condition.  It would be helpful to see your doctor or a dermatologist to examine the area and to rule out the possibility of a fungal infection before presuming vitiligo.

Question 8

for the past few years ive had dry white skin around my glans, frenulum and edge of my foreskin. i can still retract my foreskin. advice?

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Lichen sclerosus: This is consistent with lichen sclerosus and atrophicus. Intense itching is often present. This disorder,if present, requires treatment to avoid severe scarring and eventual phimosis. Malignant change can also occur.  Consult a dermatologist or urologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

my vulva is covered with really rough, dry, white skin, almost scaly. its mildly itchy and i've had it for a few days what could it be?

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Exam necessary: You may have vulvar dystrophy, which is changes in the skin of the vulva.  Irritation may cause this. Treatment is important  to avoid scarring and shrinkage. Vaginitis, which is an infection or inflammation, is also possible &amp; again treatment is important. For a correct diagnoses and treatment plan to be implemented you must be examined in a medical clinic or office!

Question 10

i have white skin that peels of after snuff but it doesn't look like leukoplakia   and it goes away and no white patches just looks irritated ?

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Get it checked: Snuff use and oral cancer have been strongly linked.  Please see your Physician or Dentist to have the area evaluated.  Go now.

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What are dry flaky white skin patches on my thigh creases and scrotum?

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I have dry flaky white skin in my public area not sexually active! what could it be how to treat? what should i do in meantime?

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What is this dry, flaky, white skin on my face on both sides of my nose? been putting baby cream, no results. going up near eyes and down near lips.

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How to cure white skin patch?

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How to treat white skin patches?

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What cream or medication can i give my daughter aged 1 year 10 months as she has white skin patches on her bottom?

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Recently i developed a patch of white skin under my beard. the hair are black. i am worried if it is vitiligo.

A member asked:

For the past few years ive had dry white skin around my glans, frenulum and edge of my foreskin. i can still retract my foreskin. advice?

A member asked:

My vulva is covered with really rough, dry, white skin, almost scaly. its mildly itchy and i've had it for a few days what could it be?

A member asked:

I have white skin that peels of after snuff but it doesn't look like leukoplakia and it goes away and no white patches just looks irritated ?

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