Small white spots on the arms may be caused by apochromatic nevus, florid chaff rash, vitiligo, etc. The condition can be improved by general treatment, medication and surgery.
1. Apochromatic nevus: Apochromatic nevus is a rare, congenital, limited pigmentation loss spot, if there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, may not be intervened in the treatment; cosmetic needs of the patient, you can use the masking cream and other cover, but also through the autologous epidermal transplantation and other ways of surgical treatment, in order to improve the symptoms.
2. florid chaff rash: florid chaff rash, also known as lichen planus, is caused by fungal infections, patients can take oral itraconazole, fluconazole and other antifungal drugs under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, but also can be used externally ketoconazole cream, clotrimazole cream, peroxybenzoyl gel and other medications for localized treatment in order to improve the symptoms.
3. Vitiligo: patients can follow the doctor’s instructions oral or intramuscular injection of glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisone, compound betamethasone, etc.; can also be used locally topical glucocorticosteroid preparations, such as hydrocortisone butyrate ointment, etc.; calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors, such as tacrolimus ointment, etc.; vitamin D3 derivatives, such as carbotriol ointment. Patients with stable vitiligo can be treated with transplantation.
Small white spots on the arms may also have other causes, should be actively consulted, clear causes, standardized treatment. It is recommended to strictly follow the doctor’s prescription medication, pay attention to monitoring the condition in life, regular review and so on.