It's not a secret for anyone that special pigments are responsible for the color of the skin, if they are not produced correctly or under the negative impact of the environment, the color of the skin can change. So, in particular, white spots on the body may appear. What it is and what is the exact cause of their appearance, only a dermatologist can determine. To date, there are several main mechanisms for their formation.
Where do white spots on the skin come from?
Today, dermatologists talk about three main factors or diseases that cause skin pigmentation. It should be understood that both large and small white spots on the body can appear. The main reasons for their appearance are:
- Solar lichen. It is characterized by the appearance of small spots in places of intense work of the sebaceous glands. As a rule, they are small in size, and their distinctive feature is that even with prolonged exposure to the sun or in a solarium, they do not change their color.
- Vitiligo. In this case, white spots may appear anywhere.spots on the body. What it is, not all experts know today, and some mistakenly confuse it with ordinary lichen. Many competent experts associate their appearance with a violation of the gastrointestinal tract, liver or adrenal glands. At the same time, doctors have recently begun to talk about the fact that this disease can be inherited.
By the way, absolutely anyone can have white spots on their body. The reasons for their appearance, however, as well as the correct treatment, can only be determined and prescribed by a dermatologist, and then subject to the complex delivery of all necessary tests.
Vitiligo and solar lichen treatment
First of all, I would like to say that this disease by and large does not cause any inconvenience. White spots on the body (what it is, it was described above) do not itch, do not burn and do not cause absolutely any discomfort, but they still require treatment. Cuban doctors have created replacement therapy, which consists in using a special ointment called "Melaginin". With its regular use, the natural production of melanin is restored, and skin pigmentation disappears.
However, many of our compatriots prefer to use more radical methods: chemical peeling of the face and body, photorejuvenation and some other cosmetic procedures.
In this case, it should also be understood that white pigment spots canreappear very quickly. After all, if vitiligo is removed with the help of cosmetic procedures, the cause of their appearance will not be eliminated, which means that the spots will appear again and again. That is why it is very important to contact a specialist in time and pass the necessary tests, because in some cases, impaired pigmentation can be just the tip of the iceberg.
If we talk about the treatment of multi-colored lichen, then its essence is not so different from the treatment of vitiligo. If you turn to a specialist at an early stage, then there is a high probability that subsequently damaged skin will not differ from he althy. Although in the case of solar lichen, many dermatologists recommend resorting to a chemical peel.
Any cause for concern?
Unfortunately, many people are in no hurry to see a doctor when they have white spots on the body (what it is, only a specialist can accurately determine). After all, such pigmentation does not cause almost any inconvenience, with the exception of unaesthetic. However, in some cases, it may turn out that these white spots are a signal from the body about some kind of disease. Therefore, in order to avoid serious consequences, it is imperative to take tests and get an appointment with an experienced doctor.
