White spots on the body: What Is It?

 

 White spots on the body: What Is It?

Sometimes parents notice it has white spots on the body of the child. And immediately raises a million questions. What is it? Why do they occur? What should I do with them? Let's try to answer these questions.

Vitiligo, pityriasis versicolor, white pityriasis gipomelanoz - this is a complete list of diseases, the main features of which are white spots on the skin.

VITILIGO

This disease is characterized by the presence of bright spots on the skin. They do not cause any harm to the body, instead, increase the discomfort. Among the possible causes of which doctors release stress, psychological trauma, severe illness, infection with the virus. Up to five years it is recommended only to observe the development of white spots, as only the young formed the immune system, and can stain will disappear on its own. White spots on the face of children and other parts of the body - is a kind of manifestation of stress in some areas, and parents must first take steps to remove the causes of the disease. Only if this does not help, you should consult a doctor, dermatologist, who can prescribe UV light, and in severe cases, the use of special creams.

CHROMOPHYTOSIS

Unlike vitiligo, where the white spots on the skin are smooth, with pityriasis versicolor noticed peeling white spots. They usually occur first on the back, and only then appear on the neck, chest, armpits. Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal infection. In this disease, lymphoid segment increase, and white spots on the skin of children are oval, round, round shape. Another form of Lichen, characterized by the presence of white spots - a pink zoster Gibert. It does not help, and often occurs after a viral illness. On the body there is a big white plaque surrounded by white dots. Good help in the treatment of these types of depriving wiping the affected place cider vinegar, salicylic alcohol. Treatment is usually complex, using various antifungal ointments, shampoos.

WHITE PITYRIASIS

This white spots on the body of a baby oval shape, small size, which is located mainly on the face, is also found on the hands and body (upper part). Common in children between the ages of 3 to 16 years. The disease is not dangerous and does not cause serious birth defects. It can last from several months to several years. Strictly not the skin, but if you really want to get rid of them, should be well moisturize the skin.

 

GIPOMELANOZ

This disease usually occurs in children. The reason is gipomelanoza disease. Unlike vitiligo white patches on the baby's body is a very strange shape. Normal diagnosis can only be a major factor in the results of histology. This disease can be dangerous, as it can result in the nervous system of the child and its underdevelopment. When gipomelanoze prescribes retinoids receiving and exfoliating treatments.