The whitening of the skin around the eyebrows may be white furfur, vitiligo, post-inflammatory hypopigmented spots and other diseases.
1. Leukofuria: the cause of leukofuria is unknown, mainly related to microbial infections, such as Malassezia furfur, etc. The triggers include malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, dry skin and so on. Patients will appear round or oval pigmentation loss spots, common in the face.
2. Vitiligo: Vitiligo is the destruction of melanocytes causing white patches on the skin, the cause of which is still unclear, and may be related to autoimmune disorders, genetic factors, neurochemicals and so on. Vitiligo is often found on the face, manifesting itself in one or several white patches of varying sizes.
3. post-inflammatory hypopigmentation: post-inflammatory hypopigmentation is mainly local skin inflammation, the disease will have an impact on the skin pigmentation, resulting in the emergence of white patches, can appear around the eyebrows.
There are many reasons for the whitening of the skin around the eyebrows, so it is recommended to consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis.