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What causes white skin spots on a young person?

by paulina18, Jul 28, 2008 07:15PM
My boyfriend over the last year has had extremely dry skin and now he has skin spots on his neck, chest and forehead . What causes this? should he be worried ? can it be from the sun ? im worried ! He is 19 years old and he works in the sun . in the picture he has the spots on his forhead
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by Rowena Santos, MD, Jul 28, 2008 09:51PM
To: paulina18
Hi,

Are there other signs or symptoms present? This could be just a heat rash which is a skin irritation caused by excessive sweating during hot, humid weather. It looks like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters. It is more likely to occur on the neck and upper chest, in the groin, under the breasts, and in elbow creases. on the other hand, a sun rash is seen as small, reddish blisters or small or large spots in areas that have been exposed to sunlight. This rash usually appears after minutes' or hours' exposure to the sun and can be extremely itchy. It is advisable to make him apply sun screen and keeping the affected area dry. Moisturizer and lukewarm baths or shower may also help with his dry skin. Take care and regards.
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