If white spots appear on the body, then immediately it is necessary to consult a doctor. After all, their appearance can signal a pathological changes in the body that can affect the entire human body.
The causes of the appearance of white spots on the skin
If you start to appear white spots on the skin, you should immediately take tests from a dermatologist and, possibly, a venereologist. After all, their localization on the surface of the skin can be the result not only of an inoffensive reaction to the sun, but also of a serious illness.
The spots on the skin of white color can be triggered by the following diseases:
- pityriasis lichen ;
- ringworm;
- vitiligo;
- leukoderma;
- pink deprive.
There is a so-called false leukoderma. If the primary leukoderm should be experienced and urgently run to the doctor, since it is the result of a disease such as syphilis, then with a false leukoderm it is absolutely not necessary. False leukoderma can appear after the transferred illnesses, for example, a psoriasis or an eczema. In this case, it is necessary to worry only about cosmetic color correction.
The appearance of a fungal infection on the body in the form of lichen and a white patch on the skin causes a lot of people discomfort and makes them feel shy about their body. At the same time, contact with a doctor will help stop her transition to a chronic form and eliminate the not entirely aesthetic manifestation of the disease.
To date, these spots are increasingly associated with the disease of vitiligo, which can be caused by the following factors:
- disturbance of metabolic processes in an organism of hereditary character;
- failures of an immune character;
- diseases of the digestive system;
- failures in the thyroid gland and adrenal glands;
- frequent stressful situations;
- parasitic intoxication.
Most often, spots can appear on such areas of the body as:
- arms;
- back;
- legs;
- armpits;
- neck;
- rib cage.
Not necessarily the cause of their occurrence can be the above diseases, such spots sometimes appear in places of injuries, cuts or burns.
Occurrence of white small spots on a skin can pass or take place imperceptibly, especially if it is a back or a zone of axillas. Over time, they can spread and capture up to one-third of the entire human body. Therefore it is very important to recognize it in time and contact a specialist who can identify the disease and prescribe a qualified treatment.
Treatment of white spots on the skin
Depending on the nature of the disorder of skin pigmentation and the appearance of white spots, the doctor prescribes treatment. For example:
- If the cause is a fungal infection, then the patient is prescribed antifungal ointments and medications that will help strengthen the immune system.
- With leukoderma, initially, the cause of the disease should be eliminated, and then the skin changes.
- Vitiligo even today can not be completely cured, stains can temporarily disappear, and then reappear. Therefore, you must follow all the recommendations of your doctor to minimize their occurrence.
In order to eliminate white spots, laser and ultrasound are most often used. Surgery is also practiced, for example, skin grafting.
In this case, doctors prescribe a reception:
- vitamins B12, C, E;
- folic acid;
- copper;
- zinc;
- immunomodulators .
Speaking about folk treatment, they are also aimed at eliminating the spots themselves and at the same time are quite effective, as they can enhance the susceptibility of the skin to the sun's rays. So, for example, as the treatment of spots use the following medicinal herbs:
- fresh St. John's wort;
- parsley;
- dill.