White spots on the skin can be caused by sun exposure or conditions including milia, vitiligo, or pityriasis alba. The spots appear when there is a loss of skin pigment or from trapped skin cells.

We expect that as we get older the skin on our faces will show more wrinkles and start to sag. But age spots can be trickier ...

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells multiply abnormally, forming a tumor. Sun spots are due to an overproduction of a pigment called melanin in a small area of skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of ...

White spots on the skin are rarely a sign of skin cancer and may instead link to other conditions. However, it is important to carefully examine the color and other changes to a spot. White spots on ...

That mysterious dark spot on your arm. The raised bump that appeared overnight. The cluster of tiny dots near your shoulder. When new marks appear on your skin, it’s natural to feel concerned about ...

If you have atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, you may have noticed dark patches or light spots on your skin. This discoloration, which tends to linger after a flare, can be very ...