The white spots on the skin, also known as tinea versicolor, don’t only just appear as white spots. They can also be shades of pink, red, and even brown. They are more noticeable on darker skin and could get larger over time. DCSI wants to share the symptoms of these spots, which could include :
- Itching
- Scaling
- Dryness
- Excessive sweating
- Oily skin
- Humid or warm conditions
- A weakened immune system
- Sunspots
- Face
- Scalp
- Hands
- Feet
- Elbows
- Eyelids
- Wrists
- Back of the knees
How to Get Rid of White Spots on Skin?
The type of white spot and the cause will determine the treatment. There are many things like tinea versicolor ointment and other topical options. Besides changing skin color, sunspots don’t typically have many symptoms, which is why they often go untreated. For those who want to treat it, here are a few options:- Wearing sunscreen every day (tinted sunscreen is available as a makeup option)
- Try not to spend too much time in the sun
- Avoid artificial tanning beds
- Dermabrasion to remove the outer layers of skin
- Topical steroid creams
- Topical retinoid creams
- Family history of these markings
- Some types of cancer
- A weak immune system
- Taking medications that weaken the immune system