Can eczema look like vitiligo?

White patches are usually caused by one of two conditions: tinea versicolor or vitiligo. Less commonly, white patches on the skin can be caused a skin inflammation known as eczema. Tinea versicolor is a type of fungal infection that leads to the development of white patches.

Does eczema cause white patches?

Generally, a white patch on skin isn’t cause for concern. Skin discoloration can be triggered by a number of causes, including: Eczema. Sometimes a small area of skin becomes irritated or develops mild eczema, which results in a patch of skin that’s lighter in pigment than is the skin around it (pityriasis alba).

Does skin discoloration from eczema go away?

The main way of improving skin pigmentation changes is to treat the underlying eczema and inflammation. But discoloration can last for months or years, even after the eczema is treated.

Where does vitiligo start?

Vitiligo typically begins on the hands, forearms, feet, and face but can develop on any part of the body, including the mucous membranes (moist lining of the mouth, nose, genital, and rectal areas), the eyes, and inner ears.

Which vitamin deficiency causes white patches on skin?

Nutritional deficiencies Deficiencies in calcium, vitamin D and vitamin E can cause white patches on the skin. While harmless, these white spots indicate that you need to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Can vitiligo be cured at early stage?

Vitiligo does not have a permanent cure, the treatment is only to stop spreading vitiligo. Treatment for vitiligo works better if it started at an early stage( perhaps before 2 or 3 months after starting). If the white spots are developing slowly then we can treat very fast then other vitiligo cases.

How many years does vitiligo take to spread?

It spreads very quickly, faster than the other forms, but only for about 6 months (sometimes up to a year). It’s such a rapid pace that patients assume it will soon cover their entire body, but it stops abruptly and usually remains stable, without changing, forever after that.