The common causes of women’s white spots all over the body include vitiligo, lichen planus, albinism, idiopathic hypopigmented spots and so on.
1. Vitiligo: the cause of this disease is currently unknown, may be associated with autoimmunity, oxidative stress, melanocyte self-destruction, neurochemical factors, genetic factors, manifested in the skin mucous membranes, white patches, can be round, oval, linear or irregular shape, the size of the symptoms.
2. lichen planus: this disease is mainly caused by malassezia caused by skin fungal infections, manifested as light yellow or white patches, lesions on the surface of smooth, scraping can be found in thin chaffy scales, rash boundaries are clear and other symptoms.
3. Albinism: genetic mutation due to consanguineous marriages can cause abnormal melanin production, which can also lead to whitening of the skin and hair all over the body.
4. idiopathic hypopigmented spots: the cause is unknown, currently believed to be related to sun exposure and skin aging, clinically it mainly manifests as round or oval white spots, the diameter of which is usually not larger than 1㎝, and it can be widespread all over the body, which can lead to generalized whitish spots.
It is suggested that patients should go to the dermatology department of regular hospitals in time, follow the doctor’s instruction to make a clear diagnosis, and actively treat the disease to avoid delaying the condition.