White spots on the skin can be signs of a serious illness, or it can be completely safe and temporary. They can appear on absolutely all parts of the body from head to heels. Why is the process of skin pigmentation disrupted, when can we talk about a disease, what diseases cause a similar reaction, what is missing in the skin and how to get rid of white spots on the skin, we will consider in more detail.
Reasons for the appearance
Areas of the skin change their shade to a lighter one than that of the entire skin, due to a change in pigment in the cells. Light spots do not look aesthetically pleasing, especially in large numbers. Sometimes they disappear on their own, but in some cases they indicate serious health problems. This phenomenon occurs due to a disturbed skin pigmentation process or poor blood supply, which in turn appears for several reasons:
- decrease in the amount of melanin in skin cells;
- violation of blood supply to skin cells, occurs with persistent spasm of the walls of blood vessels;
- in the area of white spot formation there are dry crusts or dense skin scales;
- the formation of scar tissue on the skin surface.
The skin defect can be almost invisible, or it can cover a significant part of the body. As a result of exposure external factors or special treatment, they disappear.
Note! White spots can appear without the presence of fungus or other bacteria, under the influence of external factors.
When White Spots Are Not Dangerous
Almost every person at least once in his life on the skin appears light areas of the skin, and after a period of time disappear by themselves, and they do not need to be treated.Such manifestations of impaired pigmentation do not pose a threat to health and are not a symptom of the course of the disease. Let's see why this happens:
Symptom of the disease
If white traces long time do not go away by themselves, increasing in number and size - which means it's time to contact a dermatologist, phthisiatrician, who will identify the disease that causes such a symptom.
Why white age spots can be a symptom or a consequence of what diseases they are:
Deprive the usual. The disease is typical for children, in rare cases it occurs in an adult. The causative agent is streptococcus pyoderma. Looks like White spot(spots), covered with flaky skin particles. The natural way to treat ailments is with solar ultraviolet light. But it is safer to consult a doctor for proper treatment.- Deprive multicolored. The causative agent of the disease is a skin fungus that destroys the top layer of the skin. If it is present in the body, the activating factor is sunlight... Places of appearance of pigmentation - back and chest, can spread to the neck, shoulders and arms.
- Cutaneous tuberculosis... A white spot remains after the disappearance of tuberculous bulges, is a kind of scar after an illness. Tuberculosis is treated in a stationary mode under the supervision of specialists.
Poikiloderma... This disease has a number of external manifestations: peeling of the epidermis, reticular pigmentation, dilation of subcutaneous vessels, local skin atrophy in the form of small whitish spots.
Re-manifestation of the disease syphilis. As a rule, white age spots form on the forehead and neck, they are also called "Necklace of Venus" and "Crown of Venus" for their characteristic location. May be accompanied by high temperature and headache, from time to time disappear and reappear.- Idiopathic teardrop hypomelanosis. Mostly observed in women after 40 years. To date, the phenomenon of such pigmentation is not fully understood. Presumably transmitted by heredity, it manifests itself in adulthood with prolonged exposure to the sun. Looks like white little dots.
- Anemic nevus... With this disease, pigmentation appears due to vasospasm, looks like small light dots. They do not bring discomfort at all.
Pigmented nevus. It differs from anemic in that, if damaged, it can degenerate into melanoma. When this type of pigmentation appears, it is necessary to be under constant observation by an oncologist and dermatologist.- Avitaminosis... It appears when there is a lack of vitamins B, D, E. In this case, white dots, spots and stripes are usually formed on the nail plates, which also indicates a lack of calcium, zinc, and other important substances.
- Basal cell carcinoma... The white spot has a bluish tint, the edges of the formation are slightly voluminous and stand out on the surface of the skin, and microcapillaries are visible throughout the spot. May also have a yellowish tinge.
- Squamous cell carcinoma. Similar to basal cell, but develops much faster. Outwardly, it may have a pink tint, the epidermis is flaky, and the entire pigmented area is dry to the touch. Observation by an oncologist is necessary.
- Vitiligo. White spot disease is the complete disappearance of the melanin pigment from the skin cells. As a result, in these areas, the skin becomes white, against the general background, highly prominent white dots are formed, after the spot indefinite form... Often they are located symmetrically, affecting the face and limbs. If such a stain of vitiligo forms on the head, then the hair also turns white.
Vitiligo can be caused by severe stress, severe infectious diseases, poor functioning endocrine system, a malfunction of the immune system, as well as, according to the supervision of specialists, patients are at risk of vitiligo diabetes mellitus and those with thyroid disease.
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To treat vitiligo, the doctor may prescribe steroid creams, in some cases it helps to restore the production of pigment in the affected areas. Combined treatment is also used in the form of the drug "Psoralen" and subsequent irradiation with ultraviolet light.
It should be noted that the treatment of vitiligo disease can take more than a year before the first signs of a result appear. But doctors do not give a guarantee for 100% recovery.
Provided that the disease is passed from parent to child, treatment may not work at all. The child can only be helped to stop the spread of the disease throughout the body.
Note! The affected areas of the skin of vitiligo are very sensitive to sunbathing. The use of sunscreen is recommended.
Diseases in children
Some ailments are specific to children only. A child's illness can be of several types:
Interesting! The famous Canadian fashion model and actress Winnie Harlow suffered from vitiligo since childhood. Large symmetrical spots cover a significant part of her body. But this did not stop her from achieving career heights and winning millions of fans.
Treatment
When observing white spots on the body that were not there before, do not immediately panic. But it is still worth consulting a dermatologist. Before the consultation, you cannot treat spots on your own, especially in a child.
In most cases, it is enough to use retinoid preparations, special peels to remove pigmentation of the skin layer, laser correction, it is possible to use antifungal ointments (lichen, poikiloderma, vitiligo). In case of inflammation of the skin on the head, special shampoos may be prescribed..
Treatment of vitamin deficiency differs in that the body must be saturated with vitamins and microelements important for its proper functioning. A dermatologist can prescribe a vitamin complex, and a nutritionist will select a special balanced diet. If you do not start treatment in a timely manner, there will be much more serious problems with the body than white spots on the skin.
In other cases (hypomelanosis, cancer, syphilis, tuberculosis, nevus, pityriasis), it is not a superficial symptom in the form of skin pigmentation that needs to be treated, but a more serious disease. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics, photochemotherapy, cryomassage, and other types of drug and therapeutic treatment.
In the absence of other symptoms, a violation of skin pigmentation may indicate two diseases: vitiligo and "solar" lichen.
Vitiligo - a disease known since ancient times, is not contagious and does not threaten human life and health. However, the appearance of discolored areas of skin on the body can signal problems with the internal organs. See a dermatologist who will diagnose and refer you for a complete examination.
Vitiligo treatment is aimed at eliminating pigmentation defects. The most common therapy for vitiligo is hormonal drugs prescribed by a doctor after examination and the use of photosensitizing agents in combination with ultraviolet radiation.
The drugs produced in the form of tablets and ointments stimulate the body's production of the pigment melanin. After applying the ointment, a white spot on the skin gains the ability to sunbathe.
Traditional medicine in the fight against vitiligo advises the use of horseradish. The root of the vegetable is ground in a meat grinder or chopped in a blender and diluted boiled water in a ratio of 1: 3. Infuse for 3 hours, then store in the refrigerator. Wipe the stains with the resulting infusion twice a day.
A plant that increases photosensitivity is St. John's wort. Dried or fresh herb St. John's wort (300 gr.) Is poured with half a liter of boiling water and insisted in a warm place for about an hour. Take 100 ml of broth 3 times a day before meals. Before sunbathing with tincture of St. John's wort, smear white spots on the skin.
If the area of the lesion of vitiligo is too extensive, depigmentation of the skin is prescribed. After bleaching, avoid direct sunlight and use cosmetics with a high SPF factor.
Sun lichen has nothing to do with sunburn. It is a keratomycotic disease caused by the fungi Pityrosporum orbiculare, Pityrosporum ovale and Malassezia furfur. The areas of the skin affected by the fungus become discolored, which is most noticeable on tanned skin, hence the name of the disease.
Shingles should be treated with antifungal drugs and antimycotic solutions. In case of a poor response to treatment with external agents, antimycotic drugs are prescribed in tablets or injections.
Universal remedies are not a panacea, so visit a dermatologist to identify the causative fungus, then the treatment will be more targeted and effective.
Traditional medicine recommends wiping the affected areas with onion juice and sea buckthorn oil... Well proven in the treatment of white spots, rubbing with alcohol tincture of calendula and apple cider vinegar. Wipe the lesions should be 3-4 times a day for 2 weeks.
Lichen is an infectious disease and can be contagious through close contact. Follow the rules of personal hygiene and do not use other people's towels or washcloths.
Good afternoon, dear readers. In this article, we will look at the appearance of white spots on the skin. Is this defect related to any dangerous disease? Is it possible to cure it at home? Can white spots be avoided altogether? For all these questions, you will definitely receive a qualified answer.
Diseases that provoke the appearance of white spots
The appearance of white spots is always associated with a decrease in the amount of melanin pigment. Leucoderma appears as specks of various shapes and size.
This disease can be both congenital and acquired in nature:
- The initial lack of melanocytes in the body at the time of birth characterizes congenital disease- Albinism. Such people are defenseless against sun exposure.
- The second disease that does not respond to treatment and is hereditary is tuberous sclerosis. It is characterized by many discolored small specks. Moreover, they are present not only on the skin, but also on all internal organs.
- Vitiligo is a disease that occurs due to disorders immune system... As a result of such a failure, local "whitening" of certain areas of the skin occurs. The disease can affect a person of any age. It damages hands, knees, face, lips. In the case of the formation of spots on the scalp, the hair growing in this area also loses color.
- Moles can also have White color and look like small raised nodules.
A "color disease" that affects only children is lichen lichen. It manifests itself in the form of small flaky spots, on the cheeks and shoulders, during sunburn. White lichen is not a disease and does not need treatment; over time, it disappears by itself. - Versicolor versicolor, unlike white, appears due to a fungal pathogen. Most often, it affects the scalp. It differs from vitiligo in that the specks are peeled off. The lesions are very well visible after exposure to the sun.
Causes of the disease
The appearance of this disease can be caused by a wide variety of reasons, therefore, before starting the treatment process, it is necessary to undergo an examination. In order to understand the variety of factors, here are a few of them:
- congenital abnormalities affecting the production of melanin;
- endocrine system diseases;
- skin damage by a pathogenic fungus;
- deprive infection;
- age changes the child's body.
Causes of white spots in children
Excluding cases congenital abnormalities, there can be only three typical reasons for the appearance of these spots at a young age, they were described in detail by the famous pediatrician Yevgeny Komarovsky:
- Pitiriasis, a non-infectious disease, is a type of dermatitis. The spots that appeared in the child are characterized only by outward manifestations.
- Disappearance of the so-called vitiligo in certain areas of the skin. In this disease, the spots have a smooth structure and clear contours, and affect the color of the hair.
- White lichen non-communicable disease unknown ichiology.
How to treat white spots in children
Similar pigmentation disorders in childhood are caused by causes that are completely natural for the body and are not infectious. They do not require treatment as such. But there are several methods to speed up the disappearance of specks. In each a separate case, recommendations will be different.
Let's consider them:
- When white lichen appears, it is important to exclude the presence of pathogenic microorganisms, so be sure to do an analysis. Otherwise, the treatment is reduced to softening the damaged areas. A regular baby cream is great for this.
- Avoid direct sunlight and watch for inflammation. In this case, consult a doctor immediately.
- Folk remedies for the treatment of white lichen is not used.
- Pitiriasis affects about 30% of children under 16 years of age. The disease is absolutely safe, it can last from several months to several years. The spots, as a rule, appear on the legs and back, and disappear spontaneously. Treatment consists of moisturizing with baby cream and eliminating soap from use.
- Childhood vitiligo can appear in two flavors. In the first case, the spots appear symmetrically, most often on the arms and legs, less often the face and neck are affected. In the second variant, the affected areas are of a rare local character.
Treatment in both of these cases can only be prescribed by a doctor, since the treatment of this disease is envisaged in the form of a set of measures.
Solar fungus
The disease occurs as a result of contact with a sick person. Changes occur in the chest, face, hair. With all the unpleasant moments, pityriasis versicolor can be easily removed. The main thing is to consult a dermatologist in time.
Royal disease
The already known disease vitiligo has such a poetic name. It is so named because it often manifested itself in persons of royal blood. Ancient healers associated it with heredity.
However, modern doctors believe that the reason lies in the disruption of the endocrine system. Often the appearance of royal disease is preceded by infectious diseases affecting the kidneys and the thyroid gland.
V in this case the disease is chronic, and white spots can change their shape, and even "move" through the body.
How to treat white spots
At the heart of correct treatment diseases, there is a set of measures, including:
- drug treatment, aimed at increasing the pigment melanin;
- a balanced diet that includes foods containing copper, iron and zinc;
- exposure to white areas with ultraviolet light;
- hygiene measures.
Drug treatment
A set of measures aimed at combating white spots is compiled purely individually and is prescribed by a dermatologist. For the correct diagnosis and optimal treatment, it is necessary to undergo an examination.
The complex may include:
- external use of meladinin by means of specialized ointments;
- ultraviolet irradiation procedure;
- pill intake of meladonin;
- endocrine system treatment;
- restoration of hormonal balance;
- laser therapy;
- extremely rarely, skin grafting is used.
Diet when white spots appear
First of all, when treating this disease, it is necessary to give up the use of spices and hot spices in any form. The diet should include a large number of and microelements:
- Work thyroid gland largely depends on the content of copper in the body, and this, in turn, affects the production of melanin. Most of all this metal is found in cucumbers, brewer's yeast and rose hips. Rich in copper content, and pork liver... It is recommended to add a variety of cheeses and hazelnuts to the diet, and replace tea with coffee with cocoa.
- Zinc promotes cell regeneration, it is indispensable in the treatment of this ailment. A huge content of this substance is observed in oysters. But even without this delicacy, zinc deficiency can be replenished with the help of mushrooms, lentils and nuts. Black and white seeds are also useful, preferably raw.
- Another trace element that can help heal is iron. To increase its content in the body, it is recommended to eat pork and beef liver, legumes, prunes, dried apricots and wheat bran.
Treatment of vitiligo with folk methods
Ancient healers knew how to get rid of this disease using remedies based on ingredients found in nature.
Try one of these methods:
- The most effective drug for the treatment of white spots, by right, is considered to be St. John's wort oil. However, in order for the treatment to be effective, it is necessary to prepare the oil in strict accordance with the recipe.
- Take the flowers of St. John's wort; other parts of the plant are not suitable for preparing oil. Tamp them well into a small jar until about five centimeters remain to the top. Fill the contents with oil. For these purposes, better fit sea buckthorn or almond oil, but you can also use sunflower oil.
- The jar is infused in the sun for about two weeks. During this time, the container is shaken daily.
- After this period, the oil is squeezed out, and the flowers of St. John's wort are added to it again. The process is repeated several times. The readiness of the medicine can be judged by the sour cream consistency and reddish-brown tint.
- White spots are smeared with a drug before bedtime.
- Since ancient times, healers have used ordinary duckweed to treat white spots. A tincture and honey paste were prepared from it. Honey paste is made from dried chopped duckweed mixed with buckwheat honey.
- The tincture is prepared in a dark bowl at the rate of 50 grams of vodka per teaspoon of duckweed. It is infused for a week in a dark place and consumed daily, 15 drops, three times a day.
- Perfectly restores pigment, the use of sesame seeds. Better to grind them with a coffee grinder. Eating a teaspoon twice a day can remove stains within two weeks.
- Birch tar in healing skin diseases used for a long time. It is also used in the case of vitiligo. Tar is sold at any pharmacy and is used to lubricate damaged areas.
- Pepper tincture made on the basis of red hot pepper pods. To make it, you need six pods, medium in size, pour 500 grams of vodka and leave for three and a half weeks. The tincture is rubbed into the skin on the damaged areas for ten minutes. After that, it is important to sunbathe for at least half an hour. This method treatment requires a systematic approach and does not tolerate interruptions.
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White spots on the skin can appear in any person, regardless of age and condition of the body. Most often they do not cause pain, redness and irritation, however, such rashes are the main reason neuroses and stress.
White spots on the body are the result of loss of pigmentation, resulting in discoloration of the skin, nails and hair.
Light spots come in all sizes and shapes. Such rashes appear in any part of the body, on the neck and face.
It must be remembered that the white spots that have appeared on the body not only spoil the person's appearance and reduce his self-esteem, but also give the body a kind of signal that speaks of serious illnesses and pathologies.
It is generally accepted that white spots on the body are main feature diseases associated with internal organs and systems. These include vitiligo, pityriasis versicolor, leukoderma, and so on.
Also, discoloration of the skin and the manifestation of rashes are directly related to injuries of the upper layer of the skin, burns and some types of diseases - rubella and chickenpox.
There is no need to treat these spots, as after a while they will go away on their own.
The reasons for the development of clear or white spots are directly related to the state of health.
The main ones are:- constant stress;
- impaired renal function;
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- pregnancy;
- violation of the functionality of the liver;
- physical injury;
- infectious diseases;
- deviations in the work of the pituitary gland;
- malfunctions of immunity;
- flaw nutrients and vitamins;
- heredity;
- sunburn;
- regular skin contact with detergents and certain types of fabrics.
If white spots are found on the body or face, you must definitely see a doctor, because the earlier you start treating the disease, the faster you will get rid of the rashes.
Vitiligo is a serious pathology that manifests itself on the human skin. Symptoms of vitiligo can be called white spots on the skin, which have an even and clear border. Over time, if untreated, the spots can increase in size several times, which leads to their merging with each other. At the same time, there is no peeling in the affected areas, and the hair loses its natural color.
With the development of vitiligo, spots appear on:- hands;
- face;
- elbows;
- palms;
- on the bends of the limbs.
Why do rashes appear? The appearance of spots as a result of the development of vitiligo is associated with the destruction of melanocytes, however, the more precise causes of the onset of pathology are not yet clear. Doctors suggest 
that vitiligo appears as a result of heredity and immunity disorders. Because of this, the production and development of melanocytes is disrupted, causing the appearance of transparent or white rashes that are difficult to miss.
Also, the occurrence of pathology is influenced by infectious diseases, disruption of the endocrine system, heredity and constant stress. After the appearance of vitiligo, periods of stability may occur, during which white spots on the body do not appear, but after a while the process starts again.
Treating vitiligo is difficult and time-consuming. In this case, the patient must gain strength and patience - only in this case it will be possible to get rid of the disease, as well as to avoid repeated rashes.
Pityriasis versicolor
This disease is also the culprit for the appearance of stains on the human body. It is caused by yeast-like fungi, which are always present in minimal quantities on the human body. But favorable conditions can cause them to grow quickly, as a result of which numerous white and reddish spots appear on the skin, which change color over time.
The favorable conditions for the appearance of this type of lichen include:- pregnancy;
- excessive sweating;
- lack of vitamins;
- warm dry climate;
- taking corticosteroid drugs;
- oily skin.
These reasons can stimulate the growth of fungus throughout the human body. In this case, the rashes have an irregular shape, and peeling of the skin is visible on the surface of the spots. The rash is most pronounced in summer, when, due to the bright rays of the sun, it becomes more pronounced and lighter.
Doctors associate the appearance of these defects with the fact that the fungus living on the skin violates normal work melanocytes.
As a result, the patient has a lack of melanin, due to which the skin, when getting tanned, remains light and does not darken at all.
It is necessary to treat pityriasis versicolor in a complex way - you can get rid of unpleasant rashes only with the help proper hygiene and adherence to doctor's recommendations.
The development of leukoderma is associated with a violation of skin pigmentation, which occurs as a result of the disappearance or decrease in the amount of melanin. Syphilitic leukoderma is often found, which is observed with 
syphilis. She is different specific symptoms therefore it is very easy to distinguish it from other diseases. For syphilitic leukoderma, small rounded spots of any shape and size are characteristic. Hyperpigmentation may develop around them, in which white rashes become more visible.
- psoriasis.
- eczema.
- pink versicolor.
In these cases, light rashes are formed due to the growth of crusts and scales, due to which the skin does not receive the required amount of ultraviolet radiation. The appearance of this pathology is mainly associated with the use of creams and ointments.
It is necessary to treat leukoderma with the treatment of the disease and elimination of the cause of the development of pathology. With false leukoderma, you should not take any methods of treatment, since after 2-3 months the rashes will go away on their own without leaving a single trace on the skin.
Idiopathic hypomelanosis
This pathology manifests itself as small rashes on the body, the length of which rarely reaches more than 5 mm. The spots are smooth and soft to the touch, but if left untreated, the skin on the affected areas begins to peel off. Often, idiopathic hypomelanosis occurs in women and people with fair skin tones.
- face;
- shins;
- hands;
- forearm;
- shoulders.
The causes of the appearance of the pathology are unknown. modern medicine... Hence the name of the disease "idiopathic", which means "unknown".
Today, the manifestations of spots as a result of hypomelonosis are compared to aging of the skin, since the rash affects the skin mainly after 40 years.
In addition, heredity is often the reason, in which you can get rid of white spots only with the help of cosmetic procedures.
Another condition that causes white, uneven circles on the skin. Often, they begin to break out in young children and adolescence. Initially, the spots have a reddish tint, which later turns white as a result of skin peeling. Most of all, such rashes are noticeable in the summer, when they become not white, but transparent. 
Why does white lichen appear?
The causes of these rashes can be called heredity, diseases internal organs, pathology of the nervous and endocrine system, impaired skin pigmentation.
The spots appear mainly on the neck, forearms and face, while the body and limbs are hardly affected.
Pigmented nevus
Nevus is the appearance of spots that are often confused with warts. It is important to note that such spots are dangerous, as they cause the development of melanoma. Not always a nevus is brown or beige spots, quite often they are colorless, as a result of a violation of skin pigmentation. However, unlike other rashes, such as vitiligo, the former are stable.
Often the damaged skin has a brownish tint, but the hair growing in this area is always white.
It is important to treat a nevus in a short time in order to avoid unpleasant consequences and diseases. In addition, the rash grows rather quickly, affecting more and more areas of the skin. Treatment of the disease is carried out by a course that includes certain procedures and taking medications. Also at this time, it is important to follow a diet that includes only natural and healthy foods.
Poor, unhealthy eating habits
White spots often appear on the face and body as a result of poor nutrition. Lack of vitamins, eating unnatural food, light snacks, dry and unbalanced food - all this causes white pigmentation.
These neoplasms on the body are harmless, however, they indicate to the patient that he needs to start eating right, otherwise complete discoloration of the skin can be achieved. To complement the treatment and make it faster, you can see a dermatologist who will prescribe biologic supplements necessary for skin health.
Any manifestation of transparent or white rashes indicates to a person that problems have occurred in the body that need to be urgently eliminated in order to avoid the development of serious complications.
With proper, timely and comprehensive treatment, you can get rid of rashes in 1.5-2 months. However, at this time, you must strictly follow all the doctor's recommendations in order to quickly cure the disease.
In order to quickly cure the rash, it is worthwhile to contact a dermatologist in a timely manner, who, after finding out the cause of the disease, will prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Nowadays, the treatment of rashes is carried out by several methods:
- Taking medications to restore the structure of the skin and its rich composition. Only a doctor can prescribe medication, who will take into account the state of the body and choose the most effective remedy.
- Proper nutrition, on which the quality and speed of treatment directly depends. The patient must follow a specially selected diet, which will include natural products, vitamins and the required amount of liquid.
- Passage of PUVA therapy, in which the patient will receive UFO sessions, as well as take photosensitizing medicinal formulations.
- Physiotherapy procedures, thanks to which you can quickly restore skin pigmentation, as well as cure the upper flaky layer.
- In more serious cases, the patient will need a skin graft when a certain area has completely died out and cannot recover on its own. This procedure is quick and effective, but quite expensive.
- The use of ointments, shampoo, soaps, creams to remove flaking and give the skin a large amount of vitamins and nutrients.
- Traditional methods also help with stains. For example, rubbing the affected areas with vinegar, salicylic alcohol or vegetable juice will help to quickly eliminate the disease, as well as return the skin to a well-groomed and healthy look. You can also use compresses to saturate the affected area with nutrients. True, when using folk recipes need to continue and treatment drugs from the pharmacy, otherwise the benefit will be minimal.
White spots should be treated immediately after detection. Only in this case it is possible to overcome the disease and rid the body of new diseases that often cause rashes. Comprehensive treatment will quickly return the skin to a healthy look, and also eliminate reappearance Problems.
Often people have a question, what are white spots on the skin, and what are the reasons for their appearance. This pathology, as a rule, brings only moral and aesthetic suffering, without giving a person physical problems... Spots appear anywhere, without any precursors. They can occur for no reason, or they can be caused by a number of provoking factors.
Modern medicine distinguishes a group of dermatological diseases, in the symptoms of which the appearance of white spots is observed. Among these diseases, the most common multi-colored or, leukoderma. Pigmentation disorders can appear after burns and other injuries, or appear at the site of disappeared rashes caused by other diseases (rubella, chickenpox).
This is a fairly common skin disease that affects people of both sexes and all ages. Characterized by well-defined white patches and no signs of inflammation or flaking... In the course of the development of the disease, the spots can become larger in size and merge into a solid field, the hairline in the affected area also loses its color. There were no cases of staining on the soles and palms of vitiligo. Although quite rare, there were moments when the spots disappeared spontaneously.
The etiology of vitiligo has not been sufficiently studied, and it is rather difficult to name the causes of the defect. Meanwhile, a number of pathological conditions that provoke the disease. It is believed that one of the main reasons is the functional disorders of the liver. The appearance of vitiligo can be provoked by stress, the consequences of infectious diseases, and disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system. Hereditary predisposition also plays a role.
Note: the process of vitiligo treatment is very long and not easy. Initially, it is required to heal everything accompanying illnesses, especially concerning the liver and endocrine system.
After the restoration and stabilization of the operation of these systems, measures are prescribed to remove the stains themselves. First of all, it is applied ultraviolet irradiation in combination with taking photosensitizing drugs. In especially severe cases, when the treatment does not give a positive effect, treatment is possible surgically- by the method of skin grafting.
Pityriasis, or multi-colored, versicolor - dermatological disease caused by a fungus. Usually people with a congenital predisposition are susceptible to the disease. The course of this disease has a pronounced seasonal character - the period of exacerbation coincides with an increase in activity solar exposure, that is, the symptoms of the disease are intensely manifested in the spring and summer.
White spots irregular shape and with blurred outlines appear on the upper half of the body. Their surface peels off and looks as if it was specially sprinkled with bran, due to which the disease got its name - pityriasis versicolor. Discoloration occurs because the fungus suppresses the function of melanocytes, and they do not produce enough melanin pigment. Areas of the skin that have received less melanin brighten noticeably and stand out strongly from the rest of the background.
With diagnostics pityriasis lichen the dermatologist usually does not have any difficulties. Treatment is prescribed individually, since to different people different methods help. Most often, treatment boils down to the following:
- Antifungal agents and ointments are prescribed.
- Possible treatment of affected skin areas with a weak solution apple cider vinegar or salicylic alcohol.
- There is a processing method according to Demyanovich.
Leucoderma
With this disease, the amount of melanin pigment in the skin is significantly reduced, or it disappears completely.
The most common leukoderma is syphilitic, from the name of which it becomes clear that the cause of its occurrence is. Possible false leukoderma, appearing in places of various rashes with some diseases, such as seborrheic,. The crusts and scales formed during the disease do not allow ultraviolet rays to pass through, and the skin under them is not exposed to radiation, as a result of which these areas are completely absent. Tan... There is also a medicinal leukoderma, in which white spots appear after the application of various creams and ointments.
The symptoms of syphilitic leukoderma are so specific that it is rather difficult to confuse it with another pathology. There are spots of various sizes, rounded with hyperpigmented edges. The location of the spots is also very specific - the so-called Venus necklace is observed, that is, the localization of white spots falls on the décolleté zone, closer to the neck.
To cure syphilitic leukoderma, it is enough to get rid of the cause, that is, to cure syphilis. With false leukoderma, the pigmentation evens out on its own over time.
Regardless of the reasons for the appearance of white spots, this sign indicates a malfunction in the systems of the human body. Therefore, at the slightest manifestation, it is necessary to seek the advice of a dermatologist.
Konev Alexander, therapist
