Question 1

6 year old has white round callous skin patch on bottom of big toe & center feels tough. ulcer? feet tingle frequently.  diabetic?

Accepted Answer

At that age....: It is likely a plantar wart.  See a podiatrist to be sure.

Question 2

sore round raised patch of skin on lower palm. similar to a corn or callous.

Accepted Answer

Could be wart: This could be a wart so it would be a good idea to have your doctor look at it and determine what it is and remove it if it is causing pain.

Question 3

round patches of skin that starts out small then spreads. after a few weeks the patch is dry and flaky.

Accepted Answer

DRY FLAKY SKIN PATCH: WITHOUT SEEING THESE DRY SCALY SKIN PATCHES THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN TELL.
DO THEY ITCH?
IT COULD BE A HARMLESS DISORDER CALLED PITYRIASIS ROSEA.
DO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST.
BEST LUCK

Question 4

slightly lighter circular patch of skin on face. have had it for years just curious what it is?

Accepted Answer

Hypopigmentation: The lighter patch may be nothing or may be a sign of vitiligo, a fungal infection that lightens the skin. Easily treatable w/antifungal cream.

Question 5

what can cause small circular patches of very dry, inflamed skin that appear bilaterally and with no apparent cause? otc medications are of no help.

Accepted Answer

You should be: careful of any round patches of dry inflamed skin especially around the elbows and knees.  This condition could be psoriasis, which will need to be diagnosed quickly and early on to get treatment.   Please see a healthcare provider asap to get properly diagnosed.  Thank you for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 6

brown skin patches on neck that comes and goes away, they are usually round shaped and don't cause no pain at all. they usually appear during summer.

Accepted Answer

? Tenia versicolor: a sort of fungal infection of the skin, you can apply OTC clotrimazole cream 1 % on affected areas every night for at least 2 weeks, if no improvement see your doctor / dermatologist. better avoid direct sunlight exposure for protracted periods during treatment, best wishes

Question 7

small, round, light circular patch/discolour on the cheek. looks brown when i wear make up. slightly rougher texture than my skin. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Need to see rash: Not being able to see the area in question makes it very difficult to give advice. You may want to consider an InBox Health Tap consultation where you can upload photos of the area. Best wishes.

Question 8

my hairs is falling in patches circular patches day by day and is thinning so much this happen to me years ago n it greww back this time my head is it?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Decrease stress. Eat a healthy balance diet which includes protein. Have thyroid levels and iron stores checked. See a dermatologist for evaluation and work-up. Topical Minoxidil twice a day is the only proven remedy to thicken hair. However, this treatment it is not appropriate for everyone (given the warnings, precautions, and contraindications). See and discuss options with a dermatologist.

Question 9

why are all these round red dry patches popping up on my skin?

Accepted Answer

See derm: many reasons, from pityriasis rosea, to eczema, contact dermatitis. So see your derm for definitive diagnosis

Question 10

i have circular shaped dey skin patches on both sides of my stomach. at first it was only one but then it spread.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Circular rashes of dry skin could be caused by many things including ring worm, eczema, or pityriasis rosea. It is difficult to diagnose a rash without seeing it. Contact a physician at HealthTap Prime and include pictures of your rash, or see your primary physician for recommendations.

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6 year old has white round callous skin patch on bottom of big toe & center feels tough. ulcer? feet tingle frequently. diabetic?

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Sore round raised patch of skin on lower palm. similar to a corn or callous.

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Round patches of skin that starts out small then spreads. after a few weeks the patch is dry and flaky.

A member asked:

Slightly lighter circular patch of skin on face. have had it for years just curious what it is?

A member asked:

What can cause small circular patches of very dry, inflamed skin that appear bilaterally and with no apparent cause? otc medications are of no help.

A member asked:

Brown skin patches on neck that comes and goes away, they are usually round shaped and don't cause no pain at all. they usually appear during summer.

A member asked:

Small, round, light circular patch/discolour on the cheek. looks brown when i wear make up. slightly rougher texture than my skin. what could it be?

A member asked:

My hairs is falling in patches circular patches day by day and is thinning so much this happen to me years ago n it greww back this time my head is it?

A member asked:

Why are all these round red dry patches popping up on my skin?

A member asked:

I have circular shaped dey skin patches on both sides of my stomach. at first it was only one but then it spread.

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