Other names: vitiligo, depigmentation

White spots on the skin may remain as a reminder of an injury, vaccinations, etc., When the defect scar connective tissue, which are pigment cells.

However, there are skin disorders that manifest white spots. Perhaps the best known diseases such as vitiligo, in which there is a loss of pigment cells in the skin confined districts. This creates white spots, which are mostly located around the eyes, mouth, groin, over the joints. Stains may gradually enlarge and coalesce.

This disease is not transferable, its cause is not completely understood, but is thought to autoimmune basis. The victim is in particular a cosmetic problem, affected areas are also more sensitive to sunlight. Vitiligo can be treated, but with limited success.

Other disease that can sometimes manifest like, pityriasis versicolor, which cause mold Malassezia furfur. This disease manifests as gray spots, which are most often on the back and back of the neck, the white forms are white spots (spots turn white against the environment after sunbathing), compared with vitiligo tend to be these spots covered with scales.

Pityriasis versicolor is modestly transmitted from person to person. It can treat various antifungal agents. If you like stains on the skin, it is advisable to visit a specialist – a dermatologist to determine the cause and treatment.