Question 1

why do i have white spots on my skin?

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Many reasons: White spots denote loss of pigmentation form inflammation in most cases.

Question 2

what does white spots on my skin mean?

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White spots on the s: There are as many causes of white spots on the skin as there are patients that have them. Everything from fungi to genetic or unknown causes can make white spots. Various depigmenting disorders can also make them. There's no way to tell you what's causing yours unless you see a dermatologist and have the diagnosis made.

Question 3

i'm curious as to what are these white spots on my skin?

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A number of: possibilities. You would need an actual exam for an  accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

what could cause me to have small white. spots on my skin?

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White Spots: White spots on the skin can be caused by many skin conditions: Tinea Versicolor which is a yeast, vitiligo which is a depigmenting disease, eczema which can down regulate pigment, ideopathic Guttate hypomenanosis which is usually cause by sun damage, and other skin conditions. See your dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

if i have white spots on my skin, do i have vitiligo?

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No: Depends on the site, size and other factors, if really bothersome, see a dermatologist

Question 6

why do i get white spots on my skin after sun exposure?

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Sun Spots: Sun spots are spots on the skin that occur after sun exposure. Sun spots can be dark or white. White spots can have several causes, and they all share one thing in common, they prevent melanin from being produced in that specific area of the skin, and therefore, cannot alter its pigment. In other words, the skin cannot tan in those small areas.

Question 7

help please! i'm having white spots on my skin, do i have vitiligo?

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There are: many, many causes for white spots, including common fungal infections. Check w/your doctor.

Question 8

i have a lot of these white spots on my skin.. how to get rid of them?

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These would need: to be visualized at minimum to get an accurate diagnosis. The diagnosis would determine the   recommendations.

Question 9

what can i do about white spots on my skin of my arm? it appears brighter when i'm in the sun.

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Many causes possible: Without examining you it is not possible to say for sure. Vitiligo can cause what you describe along with some fungal infections (tinea versicolor). When your surrounding normal skin naturally tans, the white spots don't, so they can appear brighter. See a dermatologist to help diagnose and propose a possible treatment. Sometimes this kind of a problem can be permanent.

Question 10

are white spots on my skin a from of skin cancer?

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Not necessarily: White spots is not a typical description for skin cancer.  Nonetheless, skin issues that are new, bothersome, non-healing, or growing need to be checked to rule out skin cancer and to provide you with a definite diagnosis.  See your dermatologist or family physician for more info on your white spots.

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