I've noticed this spot that appeared when I was 8 years old, and it started to spread on my right elbow. It's got me a bit concerned because I'm not sure if it's something I should be worried about or if it needs treatment. What could this be, and should I think about getting it checked out by a professional?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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That needs Physical examination,visit Dermatologist for the same

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm noticing that the skin around my thigh and under the testicles is changing color, sometimes getting darker and at other times looking pale. I've been using Candid B cream and baby powder to keep the area dry, but it doesn't seem to be improving. Should I be worried about these changes in skin color? Is there something else I should be doing?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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I've been using Patanjali toothpaste on my face to try and get rid of some pimples, but now my skin's super dry, really irritated, and parts feel like they're burning. What should I do to fix this, and is it safe to use toothpaste like that on the skin anyway?

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I've had vitiligo for the past three months and I'm really worried can stress actually cause it? Also is surgery an option to treat my patches? They're spreading and I don't know what to do

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