The white spots in the elderly are normal phenomena of aging and do not require treatment. However, for other causes, timely hospital inspection is necessary. Delaying the diagnosis may lead to other symptoms of discomfort. It is essential to consult a doctor in person to determine the cause when such skin conditions occur.
1. Senile plaques are common in elderly people. Firstly, they may be senile white spots, which are a sign of skin degeneration in the elderly and do not require special treatment.
2. The main cause of white spots in vitiligo is the disease itself. Vitiligo is related to immunity, mental factors, trauma, exposure to the sun, genetics, and so on.
3. Skin inflammation can sometimes lead to white spots, which may be post-inflammatory hypopigmentation patches. These patches often occur after the treatment or spontaneous remission of primary diseases such as psoriasis. Over time, the skin will gradually return to normal.
4. Centrifugal acquired white spots may also be halo nevi, a type of vitiligo that sometimes occurs simultaneously with vitiligo. Other diseases such as idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis cannot be excluded and require a face-to-face consultation for diagnosis and identification of the cause.
