White spots on the head may be caused by vitiligo, seborrheic dermatitis or tinea capitis.
1. Vitiligo: mostly related to genetic factors, autoimmune system and other factors, the patient usually manifests localized pigmentation loss of white spots, can be single or multiple, thus appearing on the head of the situation of white spots.
2. Seborrheic dermatitis: the cause of the disease is still unclear, it may be related to malassezia, sebum secretion and other reasons, most of the patients will have white spots on the head, and may also be accompanied by itching, dandruff and other conditions.
3. Ringworm of the head: if the patient has ringworm of the head caused by fungal infection of the scalp, small red papules may appear on the scalp in the early stage, and then white scaly patches will be formed gradually.
If you have white spots on your head, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in time for examination and prompt treatment after clarifying the cause of the disease.