How to get rid of white spots on the skin

Unusual spots on the skin can appear after sunburn, color deprivation, treatment of serious infectious diseases, cosmetic procedures, both in children and adults. In this article, you will learn how to get rid of white spots on the skin. It is best to immediately turn to specialists - dermatologists, cosmetologists, who will help you to find out the exact cause and choose the acting remedy. But if nevertheless you decided to try to solve the problem yourself, use our helpful tips.

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Causes of appearance of white spots on the skin

There are several most common causes that contribute to such a malfunction of the body:

1. Vitiligo. This disease, which occurs due to violations of the nervous and endocrine system. The disease is not clean. White spots are found on the trunk, limbs. Gradually, they can expand and occupy large areas of skin on the abdomen, hips, in the armpits and even on the genitals. On the scalp, the hair loses its pigment and discolours.
2. Colored lichen( multicolored or otrebus) is a malignant fungal disease of the skin. Pityriasis is not a contraindication for the patient's stay in the team. Being exposed to the sun's radiation, covered with deprived places, do not sunbathe;on the contrary, in these places there are white spots that last long.
3. Wearing the wrong items. Narrow clothing and linen can lead to the death of pigment cells that produce melanin. Therefore, if possible, let's breathe more often your skin and for everyday wear pick up a more loose cut of natural fabrics.
4. Poikilodermia. This is a cosmetic skin disease. White spots appear immediately after exposure to the sun, especially prolonged.
5. Antibiotics and complex medicines. After taking some medicinal preparations, the skin becomes especially sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. As a consequence, white spots appear after exposure to the sun.

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How to get rid of white spots on the skin?

The specific method of treatment is chosen only after you have determined the exact cause.

Treatment of spots on the skin with vitiligo

If the cause of white spots of vitiligo - contact your doctor. It will take a complex examination of the body. The disease has a chronic course, sometimes lasts a lifetime.

For treatment appoint:

• meladinin externally;
• irradiation with ultraviolet rays;
• reception of meladonine tablets inside;
• endocrine, hormonal preparations.

Important! Any procedure and scheme for the use of drugs should be prescribed only by a doctor. Do not self-medicate, so as not to hurt yourself even more!

There are other ways of treating vitiligo:

1. Melagenin-plus is an extract of human placenta and calcium chloride on alcohol.
2. Photochemotherapy - this process consists of 2 stages:
   • increasing the sensitivity of the skin to light with the help of Psoralen, Puvalen, Metoxaline and other means;
   • direct exposure to ultraviolet.
3. Use of helium-neon or excimer laser.
4. Skin Replacement( in rare cases).
5. Whitening of unaffected skin.

Note: The folk method for treating vitiligo is very simple: use 350g strawberries every day.

Treatment of white spots in deprivation

Spots from pungent lichen, which do not sunbathe, it is better to treat in winter or spring. At this time of year, treatment is particularly effective. Essential means - ointments, which are prescribed by a dermatologist:

• Lamezil spray;
• Clothrimazole;
• Mifungar.

Note: The treatment period is 2 weeks. It is important to lubricate all affected areas of the skin so that there is no relapse.

Treatment of spots on the skin with cosmetic skin lesions - poikilodermia

To prevent or speed up the process of skin regeneration, adhere to the following recommendations:

• for prevention use sunscreen - apply the cream evenly;
• do not visit the solarium if the stains have already appeared;
• cover the affected areas of the body from the sun.

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Treatment of white spots with folk remedies

To enable melanocytes to be developed again, natural remedies are used - plant photosensitizers. The most famous of them:

• ammonia is large;
• duckweed is small;
• St. John's wort;
• parsnip sowing.

Note: Make decoctions, tinctures from these plants, take it inside and apply to the affected areas of the skin. Simultaneously, the affected areas are exposed to erythematous doses of ultraviolet to activate melanin.

The most popular and simple herbal infusion recipe for solving this problem is:

1. Take chamomile, nettle, plantain leaves and sage in equal quantities.
2. Mix;
3. Pour boiling water and let it brew for 20 minutes until a saturated solution is obtained.

Note: The resulting broth should be taken 3 times a day and smudged with stains.

For external treatment of white spots, you can also apply special products on a plant basis, which you will find in the pharmacy:

• "Vitics";
• "Vitasan";
• "Vitil".

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Prevention of "white spots"

To avoid the appearance of depigmentation of the skin, observe the following rules:

• sunbathe no more than 20 minutes until 11 am and after 16 pm;
• use sunscreen;
• before sunbathing, before starting the operation of the air conditioner or fan, wipe away the sweat;
• include in the diet foods containing copper, zinc, iron;
• keep the skin clean and observe a hygiene culture, especially with a strong sweating.

If spots do appear, be sure to consult a doctor. The sooner you start treatment, the faster and more effective the result will be. Follow our simple tips and you will always look beautiful and comfortable!