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White spots on skin
Skin spots

White spots on skin

The appearance of white spots on skin indication a loss of pigmentation, which can be the result of a number of skin conditions. The prime concern for the majority of sufferers is the aesthetics of this condition because cosmetically, white spots on skin can be a very obvious condition. However, it is vital to understand whether such changes are symptoms of an underlying or serious skin complaint. Recognising any changes in your skin is key to minimising the risk of skin cancer and other related serious complaints.

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White spots on the skin
Skin spots

White spots on the skin (with pictures)

New white spots on the skin can trigger an alarm. You may wonder why they suddenly appear, and for what reason. Understanding the most critical causes of depigmentation on the skin is the best way to answer questions and ease fears.

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White spots on skin
Skin spots

How to get rid of white spots on skin

White spots on skin can look unsightly regardless of the causes and most of us will want to cover them up or get rid of them if at all possible. In some cases, the cause of the spots is out of our control, but in others, prevention may well be the best cure as most white spots will not disappear once they have appeared.

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White spots on skin treatment
Skin spots

White spots on skin treatment

White spots on the skin can appear for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from eczema to albinism. The technical word for white spots is hypopigmentation and it occurs when melanocyte cells in the skin become damaged. Melanocyte cells are specialized cells distributed throughout the top layer of our skin (epidermis) responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives our skin color. When these cells become damaged by injuries, burns, infections or other conditions, they can stop producing melanin and leave white spots and patches as a result.

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Dry white spots on skin
Skin spots

Dry white spots on skin: are those dangerous?

One of the most common causes of dry white spots on skin is a condition called pityriasis Alba which is Latin for white scaly patches. These may look alarming and the fact they show up after sun exposure can make us question if they are dangerous. The good news is that in almost all cases they are not harmful and are nothing to worry about.

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Skin spots

White spots on the skin from tanning: what do they mean?

After tanning, many people may notice some white spots forming on their skin. While most of the time these white spots are not dangerous, it’s important to understand why and how they appear. Read in this post the common causes of white spots on the skin from tanning.

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White spots on the skin
Skin spots

What are white spots on the skin?

White spots on the skin can occur for a variety of reasons, but they appear mostly as a result of a loss of skin pigmentation. So how does this work? Read here everything you need to know about the possible causes of white spots on the skin.

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