What Causes White Spots On Skin?
3. What Is Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis?
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is more commonly known as sunspots. These white patches occur in areas where skin pigmentation has been lost. Generally, the spots first appear on the legs, but they often then spread to other parts of the body, including the back, arms and face.
Sunspots often run in families, but the reason for the lack of pigmentation is unclear. People over the age of 40 are more likely to develop the condition. The presence of sunspots is not associated with skin cancer, and the condition is medically benign.
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