It’s not a secret for anyone that special pigments are responsible for the color of the skin, if they are not produced correctly or if the environment is negatively affected, the color of the skin can change. So, in particular, white spots may appear on the body. What is it and what is the exact reason for their appearance, can only be determined by a dermatologist. Today, several basic mechanisms of their formation are distinguished.
Where do the white spots on the skin come from?
Today, dermatologists talk about three main factors or diseases that cause
skin pigmentation. It should be understood that both large and small white spots may appear on the body. The main reasons for their appearance are:
- Sunshine . It is characterized by the appearance of small spots in places of intense work of the sebaceous glands. As a rule, they are small in size, and their distinctive feature is that even with prolonged exposure to the sun or in a solarium, they do not change their color.
- Vitiligo . In this case, white spots on the body may appear anywhere . What is this, far from all experts know today, and some mistakenly confuse it with ordinary lichen. Many competent specialists attribute their appearance to a violation of the digestive tract, liver or adrenal glands. In this case, recently, doctors began to talk about the fact that this disease can be inherited.
By the way, absolutely any person may appear white spots on the body. The reasons for their appearance, however, as well as the correct treatment, can only be determined and prescribed by a dermatologist and then under the condition of a comprehensive delivery of all necessary tests.
Ways to treat vitiligo and sunshine
First of all, I want to say that this disease by and large does not cause any inconvenience. White spots on the body (what it is, was described above) do not itch, do not burn and do not cause absolutely any discomfort, but nevertheless they require treatment. Cuban doctors have created replacement therapy, which consists in using a special ointment called Melaginin. Thanks to its regular use, the natural production of melanin is restored, and skin pigmentation disappears.
However, many of our compatriots prefer to use more radical methods: chemical peeling of the face and body, photorejuvenation and some other cosmetic procedures.
In this case, it should be understood that white
pigment spots can appear again very quickly. Indeed, if vitiligo is removed using cosmetic procedures, the cause of their appearance will not be eliminated, which means that spots will appear again and again. That is why it is very important to turn to a specialist in time and pass the necessary tests, because in some cases, pigmentation disturbance can only be the tip of the iceberg.
If we talk about the treatment of multi-colored lichen, its essence is not so much different from the treatment of vitiligo. If you turn to a specialist at an early stage, then it is highly likely that subsequently damaged skin will not differ from healthy. Although in the case of sun deprivation, many dermatologists recommend resorting to chemical peeling.
Is there any cause for concern?
Unfortunately, many people are in no hurry to consult a doctor when they have white spots on their bodies (what it is, only a specialist can determine for sure). Indeed, such pigmentation does not cause almost any inconvenience, except for unaesthetics. However, in some cases, it may turn out that these white spots are a signal of the body about some disease. Therefore, in order to avoid serious consequences, it is imperative to take tests and get an appointment with an experienced doctor.