Question 1

i have white patch on my toug from the medications?

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: Please repost with more specifics, such as what medications you are taking, how long the patch has been present, and other pertinent medical conditions.

Question 2

on my body....there is two white patch how to remove them.....

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What: I would advise you to get a doctor to tell you what the white patches are before you try to get them removed.  Vitiligo, fungal infection, other?

Question 3

what could a white patch with a red ring around it be?

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Ringworm: Most likely ringworm which is a fungal infection that can be treated with topical antifungal creams. There are other skin diseases which can mimic ringworm such as eczema and psoriasis. It should be seen by a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

what could it mean if you have a white patch on your tongue?

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Yeast infection: Could be oral thrush (yeast infection), leukoplakia which is an early precursor to oral cancer, or lichen planus (an inflammatory disorder which may affect only the mouth or other parts of the body). It needs to be examined by a dermatologist or dentist for possible treatment.

Question 5

my daughter had what i thought was a freckle on her back but when it's exposed to sun she gets a larger white patch surrounding it.  ?

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Hard to know: Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that appears as spots of various colors: from white to reddish brown to light tan.  These lesions can be more apparent after sun exposure because the surrounding skin becomes darker than the involved skin.  It is treated with otc anti-fungal agents with "azole" in the active ingredient name.  As this is just one possibility, confirming with Dermatologist.

Question 6

white patch around anus what is it?

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Lichenification: That is the most common white "plaque like" patch. It is a benign phenomenon usually will resolve with topical steroids. However YOU SHOULD BE EXAMINED BY A PHYSICIAN.  There are other less benign conditions that look like that

Question 7

why does my wife have a small white patch on her vagina?

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Small white patch.: Small white patches do not belong there.  One of her docs needs to take a look at this to make sure it is nothing that will cause her trouble in the future.

Question 8

what do you suggest if my wife has a small white patch on her vagina?

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Have her see GYN MD: The best answer, not having seen this white patch at examination, is to have her see a GYN MD who can examine the area and make a determination as well as treat it if necessary.

Question 9

i have a white patch on my face but its not itchy. how do i remove it?

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See a dermatologist!: "white patch" is pretty nonspecific, especially without a photograph or physical examination. You should see a dermatologist who can diagnose and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Question 10

i have a white patch is getting visible near eyebrow, what is the cause?

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Skin or lashes: Not sure if you are talking about skin or lashes.  You should see an Oculoplastic Surgeon in your area for best answer. Most white skin lesions are benign, however, biopsy best way to determine.

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My daughter had what i thought was a freckle on her back but when it's exposed to sun she gets a larger white patch surrounding it. ?

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White patch around anus what is it?

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Why does my wife have a small white patch on her vagina?

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What do you suggest if my wife has a small white patch on her vagina?

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I have a white patch is getting visible near eyebrow, what is the cause?

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