Do You Have White Spots On Your Skin? Here’s What They Are And How To Treat Them

A lot of people have some kind of white spots on their skin somewhere, just not many people actually know what they are.

This is known as Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation. The appear as poorly defined white spots with irregular outlines.

Luckily, there are ways you can treat this at home.

Try applying slices of fresh ginger to the patches, and keeping them in place using a bandage of some sort to keep it close to the skin overnight.

But what causes these white spots in the first place?

Turns out, they can be caused by a few things, including:
 

Eczema
If this is the case apply honey to the scars every day after washing.
 

Vitiligo
One remedy for this is using turmeric and mustard oil paste. Mix it together and apply twice a day on to the affected areas.

Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH)
This is a common problem in fair-skinned women over the age of 40. They can be prevented using the right sun protection throughout your life. 

 

Pityriasis Alba
Moisturize the patches with a good lotion every day and again after showering or swimming. Try using something rich with buttermilk, olive oil, or coconut oil.
 

Lichen sclerosus
Add a tablespoon of borax powder and a tablespoon of baking powder to a bath and soak for 20 minutes.