Wartshite Patehes

White Patches Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

White patches on the skin are not a good sign. You need medical attention before it starts worsening and begins to spread. You start worrying about your skin and what is happening to you, and then you have to immediately visit the dermatologist.

We at Skin Alive Clinic give you proper treatment and treat your skin issues at their best and at affordable prices.

What are White Patches?

White patches are also called Vitiligo. It is a skin disease in which skin discoloration is so much increased that a person starts losing skin color. In severe cases, these skin ailments can also affect hair, mouth, etc. People suffering from this condition are very disturbed about how to carry themselves around other people.

• It is not a contagious disease.
• The skin condition can affect your thyroid gland.
• Avoid taking too much stress.

Which areas of the body are affected?

White patches can affect:

• Hands
• Forearms
• Feet
• Face
• Back, etc.

Causes of White Patches

This situation occurs when the skin cells that produce melanin, the chemical that gives the skin its color, are suddenly demolished by the body’s immune system.

These are some conditions that cause White Patches:

• Eczema
• Vitiligo
• Milia
• Sunspots
• Pityriasis Alba

Symptoms of White Patches

These are some symptoms of White Patches:

• Loss of natural skin complexion due to color discoloration.
• Loss of color inside your nose and mouth.
• Your hair on your scalp suddenly started greying.

Some tips to avoid White Patches

• Do not take much stress.
• Take a bath daily.
• Start standing in the early morning sun. It is good for the skin.
• Skip using creams that are allergic to you.
• Go for food which is rich in iron like leafy vegetables, beans, meat, etc.

Treatment for White Patches

Treatment depends upon your age, how much your skin is involved, and how much time it takes to cure.

Treatment options include:

• Medication
• Therapies such as light therapy, combining Psoralen and light therapy, and removing the depigmentation.
• Surgery such as skin grafting, blister grafting, cellular suspension transplant.