Have You Noticed Small White Spots on Your Arms or Legs and Don’t Know What They Are? Here’s What Experts Think

Not painful or itchy

Often fade over time

May come and go with dry weather

3. Fungal Infections
Some types of fungal skin infections can show up as discolored patches. These may be paler or slightly different from your normal skin tone.

Signs to Watch For:

Slight itchiness

Spreading or enlarging patches

Often more visible in warm, sweaty areas

4. Vitiligo (Less Common)
Vitiligo causes the loss of pigment in certain areas of the skin. It may appear as smooth white patches and can slowly spread. While it’s less common than other causes, it’s often more noticeable.

Key traits of vitiligo patches:

Distinct borders

May grow over time

Can also appear on face, hands, and around body openings