What disease is it that causes white spots on children's bodies?

In life, once people hear about or see white spots appearing on the skin, the first thing they think of is vitiligo. There is still no particularly rapid and effective treatment for this skin disease, but with the development of medical technology, the disease can be effectively controlled. In life, some parents find that their children also have a lot of white spots on their bodies. So what disease is the white spot on the child?

1. Vitiligo

1. Characteristics of vitiligo:

Vitiligo is a skin depigmentation disease and is an acquired disease. If a child is born with white spots, it is generally not vitiligo.

The white spots of vitiligo are often very white, with a smooth surface and clear boundaries from the surrounding skin. They can grow on any part of the body. Their size, number and shape are not fixed. Some are confined to a certain part, while others are widespread throughout the body.

The color of the hair in the white spots may be normal or white, and small black spots may be seen, and the epidermis may appear a little atrophic.

Vitiligo only affects the appearance and does not affect other physical health.

2. The pathogenesis of vitiligo:

Up to now, the medical community has not been particularly clear about the cause of the disease. It is only believed that it may be related to autoimmunity, genetics, ultraviolet radiation, melanocyte abnormalities, neuropsychiatric factors, environmental changes, etc. The heritability is about 5-15%, and most of the time it is not inherited. It is more affected by acquired factors.

3. How to treat vitiligo:

Based on the possible causes of the disease, when a child develops vitiligo, you need to consider: Does he have an immune abnormality? Is he malnourished? Is he often exposed to the sun? Is he frightened or mentally stimulated? Is it hereditary? … Try to adjust what can be adjusted first.

Of course, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The hospital has a variety of treatment methods, including topical and oral medications, phototherapy, autologous epidermal transplantation, etc.

Be sure to receive regular treatment and don't believe in online "quack doctors" or those random advertisements posted on the wall, otherwise you will end up spending money but getting no results.

2. Pityriasis alba

1. Characteristics of pityriasis alba:

The incidence rate of pityriasis alba is very high, and about 40% of children have experienced pityriasis alba to varying degrees.

Pityriasis alba, commonly known as "worm spots" or "peach blossom ringworm", is common in people aged 3 to 16 years old. It manifests as hypopigmented spots with blurred edges, which can be clearly distinguished from vitiligo visually. It often occurs on the face, but may also appear on the neck, chest, and arms.

At first, they appear light pink and are not particularly obvious. Then the color gradually becomes lighter and becomes easier to see with the naked eye. Some children's skin becomes darker after sun exposure, and the white spots become more obvious. The skin around the white spots becomes drier and has a few fine scales.

Children will basically not feel any discomfort after developing pityriasis alba, only a few may feel a little itchy.

2. How is pityriasis alba formed?

Like vitiligo, the pathogenesis is not very clear. Studies have found that it is related to the lack of certain trace elements, unbalanced nutrition, sun exposure, dry skin, etc.