White spots on the skin are usually not skin cancer (benign) and typically need minimal treatment. If you experience white spots, they may resolve on their own or with simple home treatments.

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD White spots on the skin can happen for a variety of reasons. From sun exposure to fungal infection to certain skin conditions, many things can cause areas of ...

White spots on your skin can signal idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, a result of UV exposure. They may also be leftover scars from eczema or tinea versicolor, a fungal infection.

Small white spots on the skin is a condition known as idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis. [Photo: Getty] With August and summer holiday season in full swing, you may be experiencing some unanticipated ...

WHITE spots on the skin can be concerning for some people, particularly if they have a cyst-like appearance. But should you be worried? Dr Ross Perry says these are known as milia and explains ...

I am an Indian woman and have recently noticed that I am developing white spots on my skin. Can you please let me know what could be causing this. Answer::Sheena, it might just be a yeast infection ...

White spots on the lips are common and they can vary in size and shape. Some are asymptomatic and will go away on their own, while others can cause pain or burning and may require treatment.

It takes a long time for the depigmented skin patches to repigment, so don't take that as an indication of medicine failure. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 78. Two years ago I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

I AM AN ADULT MALE 31 YEARS. I HAVE RECENTLY NOTICED WHITE SPOTS ON MY KNUCKLES, THIGHS AND HANDS. IT IS SPREADING THROUGHOUT MY TORSO. IT IS NOT BUMPY OR ITCHY. IT VARIES FROM 0.3MM TO 2CM IN SIZE.