White spots on the skin can happen for a variety of reasons. From sun exposure to a fungal infection to a skin condition, there are many things that can cause areas of your skin to become lighter.

They appear as white or yellow bumps and can be found on the lips, vulva, penis, or scrotum. You may notice a few scattered ...

“When things look more uniform...those are concerning signs in terms of a possible medical condition,” Dr. Lal says. Other ...

That said, if you notice random white spots on your bare nails, you might feel the need to swipe on some bright polish to hide them. But what the heck are these mysterious white spots anyway?

“This will present as white spots as the nail grows out,” Dr Lynch adds. If a fungal infection is to blame, it’ll be caused by dermatophytes – fungi that appear on the skin, hair or nails ...

Our hot and humid climate, along with tight clothes and walking barefooted on dubious floors, creates the perfect breeding ...

Lal says. Other skin conditions like alopecia areata, lichen planus, and atopic dermatitis can also cause white spots on the nails, Dr. Camp adds. “Trauma-related leukonychia will usually grow ...