Infectious Diseases
Pinta, unspecified
Moderate
ICD-10: A67 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पिंटा रोग · தமிழ்: பின்டா நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪಿಂಟಾ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: పింటా వ్యాధి · বাংলা: পিন্টা রোগ · मराठी: पिंटा रोग · ગુજરાતી: પિન્ટા રોગ
About this condition
Pinta is a rare bacterial skin infection caused by Treponema bacteria that primarily affects the skin, causing color changes and patches. The infection spreads through direct skin contact and is more common in tropical regions with poor hygiene. While not life-threatening, it can cause permanent skin discoloration if left untreated.
Common symptoms
skin discoloration
white patches on skin
scaly skin patches
painless skin lesions
loss of skin pigmentation
When to see a doctor: within 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पिंटा रोग · त्वचा का रंग उड़ना · सफेद धब्बे · त्वचा संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பின்டா நோய் · தோல் நிறமாற்றம் · தோல் வெண்புள்ளிகள் · தோல் தொற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪಿಂಟಾ ರೋಗ · ಚರ್ಮದ ಬಣ್ಣ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ · ಚರ್ಮದ ಬಿಳಿ ಕಲೆಗಳು · ಚರ್ಮ ಸೋಂಕು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పింటా వ్యాధి · చర్మ రంగు మార్పు · చర్మంపై తెల్లని మచ్చలు · చర్మ సంక్రమణ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পিন্টা রোগ · ত্বকের রঙ পরিবর্তন · ত্বকে সাদা দাগ · ত্বক সংক্রমণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पिंटा रोग · त्वचेचा रंग उडणे · त्वचेवर पांढरे डाग · त्वचा संक्रमण |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પિન્ટા રોગ · ચામડીનો રંગ ઉડવો · ચામડી પર સફેદ ડાઘ · ચામડી ચેપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Pinta, unspecified?
skin discoloration, white patches on skin, scaly skin patches, painless skin lesions, loss of skin pigmentation.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Pinta, unspecified common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Pinta, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1 week.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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