White skin spots aren’t usually a cause for concern ... A doctor often needs little more than a visual assessment of the skin to make a diagnosis. In some cases, they may take a biopsy.

Not surprisingly, these white spots typically appear on areas that receive the most sun, such as the shins, arms, back, and face. They're small like freckles—usually less than 1/8 of an inch ...

Ever wondered what’s causing those small white bumps around your eyes? They could be milia, and your moisturiser might be to blame. Have you ever noticed a build-up of little white bumps around ...

Other skin conditions like alopecia areata, lichen planus, and atopic dermatitis can also cause white spots on the nails, Dr.