Dry White Patches on Skin: Causes & Treatments
Possible Causes
- Tinea versicolor: Fungal infection; light patches on chest, back, arms.
- Vitiligo: Pigment loss; white patches anywhere.
- Pityriasis alba: Dry, scaly patches on face, neck, arms.
- Eczema: Dry, itchy, inflamed patches.
- Ringworm: Fungal; red, itchy, scaly rings; can appear light-centered.
See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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