what are the white spots on my legs after tanning?
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Sometimes the white spots are merely scars that have become more visible after tanning. These areas of the skin have lost their pigmentation due to damage to the tissue. When tanning, the scars stand out from the darker skin around them.
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These white spots are caused by elements in our environment. These elements are most commonly mineral salts or calcium carbonite (part of lime stone). These elements are in the soil, water and gravel under and along the pavement.
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Vitiligo in Dark Skin The loss of color causes large, white patches to appear. Vitiligo occurs in up to 2% of the population but is most noticeable in those with dark skin. Vitiligo is thought to develop when melanin-producing cells are damaged, though no one is certain why this happens.
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Symptoms generally subside in 1 to 2 weeks, but hardness of the vein may remain for much longer. Shown here is erythema following the vascular pattern on a lower extremity. The superficial veins have become inflamed and dilated, causing the discoloration.
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Sun damage Also called sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, people can develop dark spots on their skin after being exposed to the sun or tanning beds. Areas of the body that receive the most sun exposure, such as the face, hands, or arms, are most likely to develop sun spots.
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Water spills and heat are usually the main causes of these white spots. Hot items such as pizza boxes, iron box or hot pan when placed the wood floors usually cause white patches. Many wood floors are coated with polyurethane making them resistant to stain and damage. ... Allow the floor to air dry.
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After a knee MRI Abnormalities may appear as bright white spots. These indicate areas where the contrast dye has collected due to enhanced cell activity. When your doctor reviews the results, they'll explain the problem and go over the next steps for treatment.
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This condition most often occurs in children and adults, but it's also seen in newborn babies. When white spots are caused by entrapped keratin, it's called primary milia. However, these tiny white cysts can also form on skin as the result of a burn, sun damage, or poison ivy.
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White spots on the skin often occur when skin proteins or dead cells become trapped under the skin's surface. They may also occur as a result of depigmentation, or color loss. White skin spots are not usually a reason for concern and do not cause major symptoms.
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An allergy to a nail polish, gloss, hardener, or nail polish remover may cause white spots on your nails. The use of acrylic or gel nails can also badly damage your nails and may cause these white spots.
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Vitiligo Without pigment, white patches form. These patches can appear anywhere on the body. Vitiligo is usually symmetric, though it can appear on only one side of the body. Typical areas affected by vitiligo include the knees, hands, genitals, and hair.
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The white patches you describe could be a sign of athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is a bacterial infection that can be easily treated with a cream or powders available from a chemist or pharmacy.
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['part of the skin becoming discoloured – people with pale skin tend to get red patches, while people with dark skin tend to get purple or blue patches.', 'discoloured patches not turning white when pressed.', 'a patch of skin that feels warm, spongy or hard.']
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What happens if after using Whitestrips, I have white spots on my teeth? The white spots are temporary. These spots are not harmful and will go away. The white spots are caused by a loss of water from the tooth enamel.
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When shaving, some clients may experience “Pore Gaping” on the legs. If they apply tanning solution within 24 hours or less, the opened pores can fill with excess solution, leaving brown tint “Ink Dots” or “Fly Specks” all over the legs.
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A: Your condition has a long name with lots of syllables: idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis. It causes little white areas to appear on skin that is exposed to the sun. Thus, the face, neck, hands and arms are most often affected. People with different skin types develop idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
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Carotenoids usually leave your body through urine, stool, sweat, or skin oils. However, if too many build up in your blood, it can make your skin yellow. This discoloration tends to show up the most on your palms and the soles of your feet.