Why do I get white spots on my skin in the summer and how can I treat them? A dermatologist answers.1

Larger, irregular patches of complete pigment loss

Can appear anywhere on the body

Often symmetrical (appears on both sides)

May run in families

Treatment: Options include topical steroids, light therapy, and camouflage makeup. A dermatologist can help.

3. Post-Inflammatory Hypopigmentation
After an injury, rash, or inflammation, some people lose pigment in the affected area:

Follows a pattern of previous skin trauma

May gradually repigment over time

Common after eczema flares or minor injuries

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