white patches, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Mouth ulcer? Hello doctor, I've had white patches in my mouth for the past two days that can be scraped off. Could it be that athlete's foot has spread to my mouth? What should I do?

Skin Dear Dr. Huang, Over the past year, I have gradually developed large patches of white spots on my body, which become intensely itchy at night. During the day, exposure to sunlight also causes significant itching. The body hair on the white patches is slowly turning white an...

Laser treatment for pigmentation issues can sometimes lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), where the treated area may darken after the procedure. This Hello, I would like to ask again, is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation something that everyone experiences, or do...

Vitiligo I have heard that ViTiX depigmentation gel can effectively treat vitiligo, but I have been using it for over two months and have not seen any improvement in my white patches. Does this mean that ViTiX depigmentation gel is not effective for me, or does it require a longe...

Discolored patches appear on the face? Dear Doctor, I would like to inquire about a skin issue concerning my friend's father, who is around 50 years old. He has been reluctant to seek medical attention, so I am seeking help online. For about a year, he has developed strange...

Itching skin? Hello, my daughter is three and a half years old and has some white, peeling areas on her abdomen. Could this be eczema?

Regarding the symptoms of epilepsy? Hello Dr. Jiang, my sister's daughter is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with vitiligo. Her condition is now under control, but the white patches on her skin have not completely disappeared. Are there any new methods available for compl...

I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that? Hello Dr. Jiang: Since I was in the first year of junior high school until now, I have developed some white spots on my body, both on the upper and lower halves. At first, I didn't think much of it, but they have been increa...

Skin I have noticed many granular bumps on my arm, almost covering the entire arm. I visited a doctor, but the medication didn't seem to help much. After getting sun exposure, they appear even more pronounced. What could this condition be? Additionally, I have white spots co...

Congenital vitiligo and uneven distribution of chromosomal pigments? I was born with a condition of uneven distribution of chromosomal pigmentation, resulting in numerous white and black spots on my skin. The hair on my white patches is also white, indicating that my depigmentati...

White spots on the glans? Hello, Doctor: I am nineteen years old and have been troubled by a noticeable white patch on my genital area (on the glans and foreskin). It is neither painful nor itchy. I have seen a doctor who mentioned it is leukoplakia, but I am unsure if there is a...

Redness, swelling, and tingling of the skin on the elbow? Hello Doctor: My boyfriend started experiencing unusual redness and swelling on his elbow about a week ago. It looks somewhat like an insect bite, but he has no recollection of being bitten. There are small red swollen bum...

White spots on infants? Hello! My child is six months old, with a corrected age of five months. Recently, white patches appeared on his neck and have spread to his back. I took him to see a pediatrician, who said it is a common condition in children and will resolve on its own wi...

Could you please provide more details about my brother's condition? Dr. Jiang: Hello, my younger brother is nine years old and is somewhat of a chubby meat-lover. He was born prematurely and has been diagnosed with G6PD deficiency (favism). Around the age of six, we noticed ...

Scalp issues I often notice white patches sticking to my scalp. Every time I peel them off, there's a white residue, especially around the forehead area. What could be the cause of this?

Instant noodles There is a common belief that eating too much instant noodles can lead to the appearance of white patches on the skin. These white patches could be a result of various factors, including nutritional deficiencies or skin conditions such as vitiligo. It's impor...

My 3-month-old daughter has leukoderma? Hello, my baby is 3 months old. However, there is peeling on the eyelids and eyebrows, which is slowly turning into a white patch that is getting larger. The doctor said it will gradually improve as she grows. Is that true? I'm very wo...

Is it tinea? Hello, Dr. Jiang. I have a white circular patch on my forehead near the hairline that appeared about a year ago, roughly the size of a ten-dollar coin. At first, it didn't feel like much; it was just a bit whiter than the surrounding skin, and it wasn't pai...

Vitiligo treatment Doctor, one of the common causes of the occurrence of white patches is sunburn. I know that ultraviolet rays are classified into A and B. Why is it that during treatment, ultraviolet A is used for irradiation, which seems somewhat contradictory?

白癬的英文學名是 "Tinea" 或 "Dermatophytosis"，而白斑的英文學名是 "Vitiligo"。 The white edges at the corners of the eyes, the white edges at the sides of the mouth, the white area in the middle of the larynx, and the heart also appearing white may indicate conditions s...