There are many factors that can lead to the formation of white spots on the
arms.
It affects over 1 to 2% of the people around the world. When the skin cells fails to produce melanin, it results in the appearance of white patches on the skin. The skin does not lose pigment all over the body. Instead, irregular patches or blotches of skin are formed around the body. Common areas for the presentation of such spots are lips, feet, face, arms, and hands. It is very common to observe spots on face due to this condition. The skin that is commonly exposed to sun often develops these spots. There is no exact cause for vitiligo. But people with autoimmune disease are more prone to this condition. It is common in families, but is not a hereditary condition.
White spots on other regions of the body due to vitiligo have no cure. However, there are various treatment methods that help in slowing down the process of loss of pigmentation. These treatment methods that slow down spread of vitiligo include photo therapy, psoralen photochemotherapy, laser treatment, steroid creams, etc. Pityriasis alba is treated using prescription topical creams that help clear up these spots. Your dermatologist is the best person to ask for advice regarding how to get rid of white spots.
It affects over 1 to 2% of the people around the world. When the skin cells fails to produce melanin, it results in the appearance of white patches on the skin. The skin does not lose pigment all over the body. Instead, irregular patches or blotches of skin are formed around the body. Common areas for the presentation of such spots are lips, feet, face, arms, and hands. It is very common to observe spots on face due to this condition. The skin that is commonly exposed to sun often develops these spots. There is no exact cause for vitiligo. But people with autoimmune disease are more prone to this condition. It is common in families, but is not a hereditary condition.
White spots on other regions of the body due to vitiligo have no cure. However, there are various treatment methods that help in slowing down the process of loss of pigmentation. These treatment methods that slow down spread of vitiligo include photo therapy, psoralen photochemotherapy, laser treatment, steroid creams, etc. Pityriasis alba is treated using prescription topical creams that help clear up these spots. Your dermatologist is the best person to ask for advice regarding how to get rid of white spots.
