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Tiny white worms under my skin, between my eyes, and where ever there is loose skin, also i have white patches on my skin this has been going on for some time and i have tried to talk to a doctor here and they gave me a cream, and it did not help, i am de

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Dr. James Cullington answered

White worms: These are lipid cholesterol or milia but you need to a another doctor get a real diagnosis not worms try a dermatologist.

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Answered 11/28/2014

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A member asked:

Tiny white worms under my skin, between my eyes, and where ever there is loose skin, also i have white patches on my skin this has been going on for some time and i have tried to talk to a doctor here and they gave me a cream, and it did not help, i am de

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Cullington answered

Dr Ali agreed

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