What is the reason for the white spots on my arms

The phenomenon of white spots on the body must be taken seriously. Although many diseases have this manifestation, vitiligo is one of the diseases with a relatively high incidence rate. It does not mean that it must be vitiligo. It must be prevented because vitiligo needs to be treated, otherwise it will continue to spread to other parts of the body. The larger the area, the more difficult it is to treat. So, what is the reason for white spots on arms? Let’s look at the main factors.

Vitiligo; yes, this is the most common white spot; it often appears as porcelain white; many people don’t understand what porcelain white is, just think about the white color on the damaged part of a porcelain bowl and you will understand, yes, it is those extraordinary white spots; it can appear on all parts of the body;

Idiopathic leukoplakia: It manifests as small white spots on the back of the hands, arms and legs, which are usually smaller than green beans and can appear in large numbers. It is related to aging and is harmless to the human body.

White pityriasis; this type of whiteness often manifests as skin lightening, remember, it is lightening, not whitening; most of the time there are white flakes on the surface; this type is often accompanied by the same lesions in other parts of the face;

Birthmarks: This is nothing to say, most of them appear at birth or about three months after birth; they will remain for life

Halo nevus: This is usually manifested as a white spot in the middle surrounded by a white ring; this type is often seen as a precursor to vitiligo, but not always;

Anemic nevus: The local color becomes lighter, and the local skin color does not change after friction. It can be identified by Wood's lamp;

Among the above white spots and white spots, pityriasis alba is the easiest to treat, and can be cured by applying some antifungal drugs such as Daktarin; vitiligo is the most stubborn disease in dermatology, and only a few cases can be cured; there is currently no special medical treatment for other birthmarks, white spots, etc.; of course, these white spots are harmless to the body and generally do not need to be paid attention to