What do white spots on the skin mean?
Does your face or body have white spots? To distinguish the reason why such signals appear and thus be able to start using a certain treatment or another, it is important to observe both the size, the area of appearance and the presence of other symptoms such as peeling, itching or dry skin. In this article, we will help you with this skin condition by presenting the causes of the appearance of white spots as well as the solutions to get rid of them.
Causes of white spots on skin
As we have announced, white spots on the skin can appear on our body or face for different reasons. Therefore, to know what treatments to use to eliminate them, it is very important to first know what is the cause that causes them.
Pityriasis versicolor
It is a skin condition generated by fungi, which appear on our skin in times of heat because there is usually an increase in sweating and humidity. Due to these factors, fungi multiply and appear in areas such as the chest, back, arms and legs.
Vitiligo
It is a skin alteration that occurs due to the abnormal loss of melanin, that is, the cells responsible for pigmenting our skin. This occurs due to a failure of the immune system, which detects melanocytes as a kind of attack on our body and destroys them.
White spots in the sun
When a fair-skinned person is exposed to the sun for too long without properly preparing their skin beforehand, they usually get sunburned. After a few days, the skin tends to peel and this leads to the appearance of white spots all over the face and body.
Removing white spots caused by pitiriasis versicolor
Pityriasis versicolor is caused, as we have said, by the appearance of fungi on the skin, so the treatments to combat it will have to contain antifungal and antiseptic properties. To remove the white spots on the skin produced by these fungi, we recommend using the following treatment:
- Aloe vera gel: you can make aloe vera gel for the skin at home if you have a plant or you can buy it directly from a pharmacy. Moisten your hands with a little gel and apply it to the skin, massaging it for a few minutes. Leave it on for a few hours, then take a shower. Repeat the treatment every day for 1-2 weeks.
Remove white spots on skin caused by vitiligo
If your white spots are caused by vitiligo, there is currently no effective treatment for this skin problem. However, there are some natural treatments that can help you reduce or improve the appearance of the affected areas. Among the best remedies to improve vitiligo and thus reduce white spots on the skin, we find:
- Papaya cream: This food is rich in vitamin E, which can help our body produce more melanin. Papaya cream should be applied to the affected areas 2 times a day until the spots fade.
Remove white spots on the skin caused by the sun
If the cause of your spots is excessive sun exposure, it is important to look for remedies that help both rehydrate and regenerate the areas affected by the sun's rays. It is important to apply your remedies to clean, cleansed skin. To do this, use a gentle cleanser such as Eau de Lait.
Collosol Milk Water is ideal for moisturizing the skin, and preparing it to receive remedies to get rid of white spots caused by excess sun. You can even add it to your bath water to soothe the skin on your face and body.
