White spots on the skin, photos of which you will see in this article, are a consequence of the loss of pigmentation. And for this, in turn, there are many prerequisites. A similar loss of skin color can occur on any part of the human body, but still more often - on the upper back, shoulders, neck, forearms and legs. Such spots in most cases do not cause itching, pain or discomfort, but they are very noticeable, especially on tanned or dark skin, so their owners begin to sound the alarm.
White spots on the skin - what is it? Deprive giber
After a viral disease, the patient sometimes appears on the skin with the so-called lichen lichen. How exactly this happens is not yet revealed. The first plaque can occur on any part of the body. Screenings spread from it over time - small, clearly limited and painless spots lacking pigmentation. As a rule, they disappear on their own and do not require separate treatment.
White spots on the skin - what is it? Pityriasis versicolor
This disease is chronic in nature and refers to
fungal infections transmitted through contact with the patient or his things. By the way, people with diabetes, tuberculosis or cancer are particularly susceptible to infection.
Many people do not notice the onset of the disease, since the first brownish or creamy spots containing a fungus appear on the back. Gradually, they spread to the chest, neck, shoulders and armpits and whiten over time.
A distinctive feature of pityriasis versicolor is the clear boundaries of white spots and their peeling (by the way, they no longer contain fungus).
This disease does not go away on its own and requires treatment. For an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo special tests at the dermatologist. If the diagnosis is confirmed, the patient will be prescribed antimycotic ointments, solutions or tablets.
White spots on the skin - what is it? Vitiligo
Another cause of the described symptom is vitiligo. This disease is not contagious and is characterized by the loss of melanin, a pigment that stains the skin. The exact cause of this pathology is still not known. It is only believed that one of the mechanisms that destroy melanocytes (cells producing melanin) is
autoimmune disease (as a rule, the fight against vitiligo begins with their detection and treatment).
The pathological process gradually leads to the fact that the spots grow, merging, and the skin throughout the body repaints. But most often these are hands, face and knees. It is noted that the place where the stain later appears is slightly itchy.
Is it always necessary to treat white spots on the skin?
That this abnormal condition can be infectious, as with pityriasis versicolor, and therefore dangerous, you have already seen from our article. Even if the spots lacking pigmentation do not have painful symptoms, as, for example, with the other diseases mentioned above, do not be indifferent to them.
If you have white spots on your skin, you need treatment or a medical examination! Only a dermatologist is able to make the correct diagnosis and suggest ways to get rid of the pathology. With it, a disease that clearly reduces the quality of your life will go away quickly and without unpleasant consequences.