Idiopathic leukoplakia, or idiopathic pitting hyperpigmentation, is commonly known as senile leukoplakia. Idiopathic leukoplakia increases slowly with age and usually does not spread rapidly.
Idiopathic leukoplakia is common in middle-aged and elderly people over 50 years old. With age, the dopa-positive melanocytes in the skin gradually decrease, which can lead to localized hypopigmented white spots. It manifests as white patches of 2~5mm, mostly seen on the trunk and limbs of patients.
With age, idiopathic white spots can gradually increase, these are benign changes in the aging skin, in addition to no other symptoms or sensory abnormalities, so there is no need for treatment.
Warm tips: skin aging is a normal physiological phenomenon, usually through a balanced diet, appropriate exercise, avoid excessive sun exposure to slow down skin aging, while maintaining a good state of mind.