- Male
- 22 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm noticing these small white and yellowish spots on the corners of my lips, and they've been there for about a month. They don't hurt or itch, but they look odd when I see them in the mirror. Any idea what this could be?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
That could be Fungal infection or Vitamin Deficiency, visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I've been having these really itchy rashes on my skin for a while now. I saw a dermatologist and she mentioned it was a mild infection, so I took ebast 10mg for 20 days like she suggested. But the thing is, the rashes keep popping back up. It's been going on for around 4 months, and I'm starting to wonder if just taking antihistamines is the right approach. The second I stop taking ebast, the rashes come back after just 2 days. Im just not sure who I should talk to for a deeper look into what's causing this. What could be causing these rashes, and how do we figure out the right treatment?
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I'm 26 years old and I've been dealing with Alopecia Areata. My dad's bald and I'm starting to see the bald areas emerging too, especially on the crown of my head. My hair seems to be falling out in a pattern more and more these days. Is there anything that could help me avoid going completely bald, at least for the next five years?
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