Spots are one of the main problems our skin faces. In a
previous post, we talked about the appearance of blemishes associated with skin
hyperpigmentation, and to continue to delve into this topic, today we will
focus on blemishes associated with hypopigmentation. White spots on the skin
can appear at any age, regardless of gender and skin type. If you want to know
more about their origin, the types of white spots that can appear on the skin,
and how best to prevent and treat them, continue reading this post carefully.
Gout
hypomelanosis
They are a series of small white spots (a few
millimeters) that are usually round in shape. They appear when melanocytes in
these areas degenerate due to overexposure to the sun and produce less melanin.
Consequently, white spots appear on the skin; as a rule, in the places most
exposed to sunlight: on the arms, legs and in the décolleté area.
Prevention includes reducing sun exposure and using
high-protection sunscreens. As a supplement, moisturizers can be applied after
sun exposure. The treatment of stains is purely aesthetic in nature, as stains
do not cause symptoms and are harmless.
Lichen
Lichen lichen is a relatively common skin condition in
children that causes blemishes on the skin. These spots go through three
phases: the first is reddish and externally inflamed; the second phase, in
which the spots turn pale, and in the last phase they become flat and appear
pale. These spots indicate an underlying inflammatory process that, when
resolved, results in post-inflammatory hypopigmentation. This phenomenon causes
the skin to regain its normal pigmentation over time, and a small spot with
less pigmentation appears temporarily.
It usually affects the face, but it can also appear on
the neck, shoulders, and arms. Some scientists associate this with a mild form
of atopic dermatitis. Symptoms usually resolve within a year with simple use of
moisturizers.
Versicolor
versicolor or versicolor versicolor
It is a fungal infection characterized by white patches
that usually appear on the back, chest, and shoulders. May be accompanied by
mild itching and flaking. Most often seen in adolescents and young adults.
The fungus that causes tinea versicolor naturally lives
on our skin, but exposure to humid environments contributes to its overgrowth.
Pityriasis versicolor treatment is based on antifungal creams and moisture
reduction, so you need to change clothes after sweating, avoid tight clothing,
and wear clothing made from materials that allow your skin to breathe. If
topical antifungal treatment is not enough, your doctor may consider using
antifungal pills for a short time.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an ailment in which patches of skin appear
without pigments and affects 0.2 to 2% of the population. The most widely
accepted theory today is that for some unknown reason, possibly inherited,
melanocytes are destroyed by the immune system. These non-melanin areas will
later become white spots. They can vary in outline and size and appear at any
age; however, they are more common during childhood or adolescence.
The only symptom is the appearance of white spots, which
may have a red and inflamed border. This is why the decision whether to start
treatment or not is up to the patient and how they feel about their white
spots. For vitiligo, topical corticosteroid creams are used first, followed by
oral corticosteroids. In extreme cases, skin grafting surgery may be
considered.
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