Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Hypomelanosis Guttate Idiopathic January 30, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The main symptoms of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis include: Small, well-defined, round or oval white spots on the skin. Spots usually appear on sun-exposed areas of the body such as the forearms, shins, and shoulders. The condition is typically asymptomatic, meaning there is no itching or pain associated with the spots. Causes The exact cause […] Read more » hypomelanosis guttata idiopathica idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis Idiopathic skin condition Loss of pigment Pigment loss Pigmentation disorders Skin abnormalities from sun exposure Skin changes due to aging Skin changes from sun skin discoloration Skin problems from sun Small white spots on the skin Sun spots Sun-damaged skin Treatment for hypomelanosis guttata idiopathica white spots on the skin
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases L – O Lentigo solaris January 22, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | 1 Comment on Lentigo solaris What is a lentigo? A lentigo (synonyms: age spot, liver spot, sunspot; plural: lentigines) is a benign pigmented spot that commonly appears later in life on sun-exposed areas of the skin, such as the face, chest, and the backs of the hands. People with fair skin are more likely to develop lentigines. There is a […] Read more » Age spots Benign pigmentation Brown spots on the skin Lentigo solaris melanoma Pigmentation spots skin aging Skin care sun protection Sun-damaged skin Sunspots UV damage
Skin diseases L – O Melanoma May 30, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment. Although it is one of the less common types of skin cancer, it can be very serious if not detected early. Symptoms include: A new, unusual growth or a change in an existing mole. The mole may […] Read more » ABCDE method Dark spot on the skin Malignant mole melanoma Melanoma treatment Rapidly growing mole skin cancer Skin examination Sun-damaged skin Suspicious pigmented spot