What causes white spots on children's arms?

Generally, white spots on children's arms are mostly related to vitiligo, a common skin disease. Its most obvious feature is the appearance of irregular white patches on the patient's body. Although they are not very white, they are very different from healthy skin color. For this type of situation, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a more detailed examination.

1. If white spots appear on your arms, you may have vitiligo. After suffering from vitiligo, white patches of porcelain white will appear on the patient's arms, and there will be no symptoms. Especially if vitiligo is not effectively treated for a long time or is delayed without treatment, the white spots will spread and even spread throughout the body.

2. Idiopathic vitiligo can also cause small spots to appear on the patient's arms, back of hands, and arms. Most of them are smaller than mung beans and cover a large area. Its appearance is closely related to age, and this type of white spot is harmless to the human body.

3. Pityriasis alba is also a common type. After suffering from this disease, the patient's skin will appear white, but not very white, the color is lighter, and there are mostly white flakes on the surface. This type is often accompanied by the same lesions in other parts of the face.

4. Patients suffering from tinea versicolor will also develop white spots on the skin and itching symptoms, which is different from other diseases.

Clinically, vitiligo is a relatively common skin disease, and its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases. If you say that white spots on the arms are vitiligo, it is too arbitrary and can easily be misdiagnosed. Therefore, when white spots appear on your arms, choose to go to a regular hospital for a detailed examination and then conduct targeted treatment after a confirmed diagnosis. Do not blindly use medication to avoid causing more complications.