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I have a white patch on the corner of my mouth. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a powdery residue coming from the corner of one side of my mouth. First, it looked like a white dot, now it looks bigger and whiter, and it is still not going away. What could it be? Is something from the sun affects my skin or allergy? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it a patch or powder-like substance? Since when are you having this? Any complaints about that? Kindly send the photo if possible. Read Full »
I have cuts in my gums. Is it caused by tooth cleaning?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the dentist for a teeth-cleaning on Wednesday. On Thursday, I noticed that the floor of my mouth on the bottom right side felt sore. When I looked with a light, I noticed a couple of cuts that were kind of like paper cuts. They bleed when I brush. The pain can be managed som... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned about the bleeding of the gums after scaling. Usually, you can see bleeding gums and cut-like appearance near the border of the gingiva due to one of the following reasons. Heavy calculus deposits masks the inflamed gingiva Mild trauma may occur during... Read Full »
I have a white patch under the tongue. What is your opinion on it?
Query: Hi doctor, Can you please provide me with your opinion on a white patch under my tongue. It does not rub off and just noticed it a few days ago. I am currently on Losartan 100 mg. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and saw your clinical pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These pictures look a little blurred and a clearer picture will make the diagnosis easier. It could be a drug-induced lichenoid reaction or lichen planus p... Read Full »
I am a 35-year-old with white patches on the skin of my testicles. Is it vitiligo?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 35 years old. I found white patches on the skin of my testicles. These spots are spreading, and I am not feeling any itching or pain on those patches. Is it vitiligo or anything else? It is very depressing for me. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your differential diagnoses could be idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, post-inflammatory depigmentation, chemical leucoderma, piebaldism, or vitiligo. Primary treatment options are topical immunomodulators like Tacrolimus, topical steroids, phototherapy, and excimer ... Read Full »
Will eating gutkha burn my mouth and leave a white patch?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old male. I am eating gutkha for the past 12 years and now I have found a white patch in my mouth and I consulted an ENT. He suggested me 10 days course of one Asbex tablet and one cream for the white patch. I am using it for 10 days and now the white patch is slowly disapp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Keep applying that gel for two weeks more. Avoid spicy food for one month. You have to take less spicy food for your entire life if you want to stay away from cancer. That's the bad news for you that you are experiencing the first few symptoms of oral cancer that is bur... Read Full »
Are white patches in my mouth due to some kind of cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I have developed white patches in my mouth for a few days. The images are attached herewith. There is pain some days, and other days there is no pain at all. There is no bleeding, either. Recently, I visited an ENT specialist. He referred me to a dentist. The dentist advised me to remov... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Well, you need to get your wisdom teeth out. The patches are due to their eruption period. No need to worry as it is not cancerous. But, it may create problems like dryness, etc. I sugge... Read Full »
I have tonsil looking like a white build up with some veins on it. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a left tonsil that looks like a white build up with some veins on it. I recently was diagnosed with a jaw bone that was malaligned so I am wearing several appliances to get that back set in place. I recently went to an ENT and they put a scope down my nose and said my tonsils a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The left tonsil seems mildly hypertrophied and unhealthy. But it does not have any active infection. Can you take a picture with both tonsils in view? Tonsils are normal structures and unless one is much bigger than the other we usually do not suspect anything. Do you h... Read Full »
Why do I see white spots in my mouth after using gutkha?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old. I have started consuming gutkha/pan masala one year before but not consistently. Today, I noticed a small white spot beneath my tongue and a white area inside my cheek. I am very much worried about this. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It must be the tobacco pouch keratosis. That means your mouth has started reacting to it. At this stage, if you leave it, it will heal and there will be no problem but in case you continue, it may lead to the leukoplakia which has high potential to transfer into cancer.... Read Full »
Why do I have penis foreskin appear tight and white?
Query: Hello doctor, I used to masturbate regularly, and I do not care much for hygiene (I wore the same used underwears, cleaned my penis once in a while, etc.). Now from the last two months, I am unable to retract. The foreskin seems to have become tight and not allowing me to even pull it back a little... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me tell you one thing, you need not worry about your condition, as it is widespread to have phimosis, which is the case with you. The foreskin is tight in your case, and hence, retraction is painful. The white patch you are referring to is nothing but color due to ... Read Full »
Why do I have a white spot behind my upper back tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a white spot behind my last upper tooth. I have attached a photo and mentioned the spot by pointing it. What could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does seem to be starting of a simple mouth ulcer (attachment removed to protect patient identity) or just some white normal epithelial changes. Usually such changes come when our diet does not contain good leafy vegetables and grains causing lack of vitamin B comp... Read Full »