i have little white dots on my arms what could they be?

Question

there flat not raised

Answer 1

The truth is there are several things this can be so the first step would be to see a dermatologist to find out an exact diagnosis. Treatment without knowing a diagnosis would not be wise and may not work.

That being said, here are some things it could be:
1.tinea versicolor - which can be treated with anti-fungal creams or the daily use of a selenium based shampoo. It takes a long time to clear, and may return, but can eventually be controlled.
2. an irritation - can be caused by constant sun exposure, skin degeneration or aging
3. or other causes