What causes white spots to appear?
Tinea Versicolor is a skin condition caused by a microscopic fungus from the scalp. These fungi fall onto exposed body parts and leave bleached-looking areas. Untreated, these can spread. Tinea versicolor coats the skin and screens the cells like a high-SPF sun blocker. Bleached areas should be protected from further UV exposure until they develop melanin again. Topical treatments are available. An easy treatment is to try Selsun Blue dandruff shampoo. The active ingredients, if allowed to penetrate the skin for ten minutes, may provide relief. For more serious conditions, consult your physician or a dermatologist.
