What does it mean when you have white spots on your arms?

Answer 1

Normally the white spot are caused by the skin condition vitiligo. vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder. No know permanent cause of the vitiligo yet discovered there for the treatment of the vitiligo is not an simple affair. Normally white patches of vitiligo appear on the skin parts which are exposed to sun.

Answer 2

What that means is that you have a certain skin cindition, which i have too, and basically what it is, is you have more of a certain oil than others, and its getting compressed because theres so much, so it creates bumps on the top of your skin. It is not serious by any means, and its just something that you can get over time. Im only 14 and have it, so it can come at any age. You should ask your pharmasist for a certain kind of lotion to eliminate the oil, but if your fine with them, theres no need to worry. And another thing, they will get inflammed if you try to rub them down with a cloth, or lufa, so your best bet is to just leave it, ir get the lotion.

Answer 3

Many skin disorders are associated with white spots so it is difficult to distinguish a particular disease. Vitiligo, Nevus depigmentosus, Pityriasis Alba, White scars and hypo-pigmentation, and Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis are some of the diseases that are associated with white spots or patches.

As you have accounted that you have got white spots and not patches than this disease may be Nevus depigmentosus, Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, or Pityriasis Alba because these are the only diseases that are associated with white spots. I'm not sure about it.

To diagnose your disease in a better and accurate way you must consult a skin specialist. Further information on symptoms and causes of these diseases can be found at:

http://www.antivitiligo.com/vitiligo/things-like-vitiligo.html

You should provided some pictorial references then it will be easier to infer the problem.

Answer 4

Type in what does it mean if you have white spots on your arms? I answered that question and it will probably very helpful to you. Its fairly long so i didnt want to write it out again :)