What are these white spots on my arms, Albinism? I know they are not tinea versicolor. Please help.?

Answer 1

I found this, and it may be of some help :

Fun in the sun often brings out these white spots -- especially noticeable at the end of the summer. While a healthy, balanced diet of whole foods is very beneficial, diet is probably not responsible for white patches. Many different conditions can produce new white patches ; I will highlight two of the most common.

Doctors call one of these conditions pityriasis alba, which is Latin for white, scaly patches. People with this extremely common condition develop uneven, round or oval patches after sun exposure. The patches are dry with very fine scales. Varying from 1 to 2 inches in diameter, they are most common on the face (cheeks), neck, upper trunk, and upper arms of children 3 to 16 years old.

These are completely benign, similar to a mild form of eczema. They are most common in children or adults with dry skin. The involved patches don't darken with sun exposure the way the surrounding skin does. Treatment involves daily lubrication with a good moisturizer (such as Aquaphor), especially whenever the skin gets wet. Using sunscreen can decrease the appearance of the patches by inhibiting the skin around them from darkening. Sometimes topical steroid creams help. Even with no treatment at all, the spots will usually disappear on their own -- although it may take months to years. Some people get pityriasis alba every summer . Even then, the pigmentation will eventually end up normal.
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Have you seen a doctor about your white spots ? Sometimes ringworm can show as white spots or patches, so a doctor can tell you what you're dealing with.

If it's fungal, this might work:
Topical antifungal medicines are very effective for treating tinea versicolor, but there is a more convenient, less expensive, highly effective alternative. Selenium shampoos, such as Selsun Blue, are great at getting rid of the fungus. Simply apply a thin layer over the affected skin before bed (with a wide surrounding margin, since it may already be beginning to spread). Wash thoroughly the next morning.

Answer 2

don't put tanning lotion on your face. if that isn't the case than maybe try using a different type of booth with a facial tanner built in, or upgrade to a better bed. Otherwise, lay outside from time to time (when it's warm) so that the sun can also naturally clear up the spots.

Answer 3

The color of your complexion is inherited. When you are exposed to the Sun the melanin is triggered and you tan. However you will always have area where the melanin is not triggered or is not present, therefore small white spots. Normally they are not noticeable unless you go for a Tan.