REMEDIES OR WHITE SPOTS

Effective Home Remedies For White Patches

Thankfully, Vitiligo is one of those skin conditions that can be easily treated at home with the help of home remedies. Given below are some of the most effective home remedies for the condition. Continued use of these remedies would ensure the complete disappearance of the white patches within a short span of time.than normal skin people.

Causes Of White Patches On Skin

The white patches that you see on the skin are a very common medical condition that arises from a variety of causes that ranges from fungal infections to deficiency of vitamins in the body.

White Patches Due To Skin Conditions

Eczema and psoriasis are the two most common types of skin conditions that cause white patches on the skin.

• If you are affected by psoriasis, the patches would be red in color and it will have an outer layer of silvery scales that makes these patches appear white.
• People who suffer from psoriasis white patches could be having a strong family history or have a prior history of psoriasis.
• White patches on the skin due to Eczema can happen to any person, but is more likely to occur in people who are affected by asthma or allergies.
• It causes scaly and itchy rashes on the skin that would finally end up causing white patches on the skin.

White Patches Due To Fungal Infection

• Tinea versicolor is a type of skin condition that causes white patches on the skin by a fungus.
• Tinea versicolor white patches are usually seen on the chest area or the back area and would also look more pronounced.
• If the skin is not tanned, then these patches would appear pink or light brown in color
• The fungus would be living on the skin and will cause skin changes when you undergo certain extreme factors like excessive sweating, decrease in immunity and hormonal changes. These funguses can be treated using over the counter anti-fungal medications or natural remedies.

Vitamin Deficiency

• The deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause white patches to appear on your skin.
• B12 deficiency can cause neurological problems and hence it is very important for you to seek the advice of a doctor one you spot white spots or patches on your skin.
• B 12 deficiency is seen commonly in people with pernicious anemia or in people who are long term vegans.

White Patches Due To Depigmentation

• White patches on skin mostly occur due to de-pigmentation or vitiligo where the skin loses its pigments in certain areas. These depigmented areas lead to the development of white patchy area.
• It is believed that this condition is caused due to autoimmunity, but there are no solid proofs to prove this.
• There are no treatments for vitiligo, but you can undergo treatments and natural therapies to improve its appearance.

• Other Common Causes

  Some of the other common causes of white patches appearing on the skin can be attributed to:
  • Too much intake of junk food
  • Sudden emotional stress
  • Development of toxins inside your body that will result in autoimmunity
  • Pesticides and insecticides sprayed on green vegetables
  • Use of excessive antibiotics
  • Improper health hygiene and no control over food
  • If you have a history of typhoid or jaundice

  Symptoms Of Skin White Patches

  People who suffer from skin white patches would find that the most common areas where the white patches appear on their skin are the places where their body is exposed to the sun. These areas of the body include:
  • Hands
  • Arms
  • Feet
  • Face
  • Lips
  Some of the other common areas where you would see white patches are:
  • Eyes
  • Nostrils
  • Mouth
  • Groin area
  • Armpit
  • Genitals
  • Navel
  • Rectum
  The less blood circulation areas are where the white patches on the skin appears. Actually, Vitiligo is symptomless and these white patches that you see on your skin are its symptoms and you need to visit your doctor immediately once you spot white patches. Some of the other symptoms that you would see are:
  • Premature graying of eyelashes and eyebrows
  • Premature graying of scalp hair and beard
  Vitiligo pattern appears in any of the three patterns given below:
  • Generalized pattern: This is the most common pattern that is seen in most people. The loss of pigmentation will be clearly seen symmetrically on both sides of the body.
  • Focal Pattern: This type of white patch symptom is seen in certain areas of the body, limited to just one or two areas, of the body.
  • Segmental Pattern: If you see de-pigmentation that are one on side of the body and white patches do not appear on the other side of the body, then this type of white patch symptom is known as the segmental pattern symptom.

  Does White Patch Spread?

  Focal pattern and segmental pattern white patches do not spread to other parts of the body and are localized in a particular part of the body. There is no way to prove that generalized white patches will spread. The white patches medical condition is progressive and would spread to other parts of the body over time but not suddenly. In most cases, spreading of white patches occurs over the years but in a few rare cases, the white patches spread rapidly. This is seen in people who suffer from severe emotional and physical strain and stress.