{"id":629,"date":"2026-07-22T13:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/?p=629"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:53:12","slug":"why-do-i-get-white-spots-on-my-skin-in-the-summer-and-how-can-i-treat-them-a-dermatologist-answers-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/?p=629","title":{"rendered":"Why do I get white spots on my skin in the summer and how can I treat them? A dermatologist answers.1"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n

Is your tan uneven and are you seeing small white or even red spots on some parts of your skin? A dermatologist reveals what this is and how to treat it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n

What could be more pleasant than looking in the mirror and noticing the appearance of a lovely\u00a0<\/span>tan<\/span>\u00a0, not only on our face but also on the rest of our body, after a good nap in the sun (without forgetting our\u00a0<\/span>sunscreen<\/span>\u00a0)? Yes, but sometimes this tanning session doesn\u2019t go quite as planned.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Indeed, some people sometimes notice the appearance of small white or reddish spots on their skin, making their tan uneven. Dr. Sandra Lee, an American dermatologist, explained in a short TikTok video the cause of this condition and how to treat it.<\/span><\/p>\n

White spots on the skin after sun exposure: what is the cause and how to react?Our skin is home to thousands of tiny bacteria that require careful attention: the \u201d\u00a0skin microbiome\u00a0.\u201d However, these microscopic bacteria can sometimes cause problems, especially after sun exposure. If you notice small white or reddish spots after sunbathing, it could be a condition called\u00a0tinea versicolor<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0pityriasis versicolor<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

What causes it?
\nWhile the exact cause isn\u2019t known, IGH is strongly associated with:<\/p>\n

Sun exposure over many years (it\u2019s most common on sun-exposed skin)<\/p>\n

Natural aging \u2013 the spots become more common as we get older<\/p>\n

Genetics \u2013 some people are simply more prone to them<\/p>\n

Is it harmful?
\nNo. IGH is completely harmless. It doesn\u2019t turn into skin cancer, doesn\u2019t spread to other people, and doesn\u2019t affect your overall health. It\u2019s purely a cosmetic concern.<\/p>\n

Other Possible Causes of White Spots
\nWhile IGH is the most common explanation, white spots can sometimes indicate other conditions:<\/p>\n

1. Tinea Versicolor
\nThis is a fungal infection caused by yeast that naturally lives on your skin. When it overgrows, it can cause:<\/p>\n

White, pink, or tan patches<\/p>\n

Often on the chest, back, and shoulders<\/p>\n

May be slightly scaly<\/p>\n

More noticeable in summer (the yeast prevents tanning)<\/p>\n

Treatment: Over-the-counter antifungal creams or shampoos often clear it up.<\/p>\n

2. Vitiligo
\nAn autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks pigment-producing cells (melanocytes):<\/p>\n

Larger, irregular patches of complete pigment loss<\/p>\n

Can appear anywhere on the body<\/p>\n

Often symmetrical (appears on both sides)<\/p>\n

May run in families<\/p>\n

Treatment: Options include topical steroids, light therapy, and camouflage makeup. A dermatologist can help.<\/p>\n

3. Post-Inflammatory Hypopigmentation
\nAfter an injury, rash, or inflammation, some people lose pigment in the affected area:<\/p>\n

Follows a pattern of previous skin trauma<\/p>\n

May gradually repigment over time<\/p>\n

Common after eczema flares or minor injuries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is your tan uneven and are you seeing small white or even red spots on some parts of your skin?…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":630,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-629","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=629"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":631,"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629\/revisions\/631"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dishdaily.delicedcook.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}