I've got these itchy black spots on my back, chest, and under my arms, and now they're spreading to my arms too. It's really irritating, and I'm kind of worried about it. What could this possibly be?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Yes you can have it no problem

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've got a bunch of moles on my face and I'm really hoping to try some home remedies to deal with them. Do you think there's a good chance these remedies could actually work for removing moles, like what's the success rate with these kinds of treatments?

Moles are usually permanent and cant be removed but you can try with co2 lacesr,vist Dermatologist for the same

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I'm feeling really awkward about my dark feet and knuckles, especially when I'm wearing different types of footwear. Do you have any suggestions for creams or treatments that might help lighten these areas? I'm curious about what might work best and would love some advice.

That could be fungal infection or vit deficeincy or acanthosis,yes there successful treatment plan for any of them,visit dermatologist for appropriate management

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I've had this white patch on the back of my shoulder for about 20 days and it's turned black after I used melanocyl ointment. It's peeling like dry skin now, and sometimes it itches, though it doesn't really hurt. The skin feels a bit sensitive. Can someone help me figure out what's going on and how to treat it?

That could be fungal infection as this needs evaluation visit Dermatologist for appropriate management,do not attempt to scratch it or squeeze it.

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