Have You Noticed Small White Spots on Your Arms or Legs? Here’s What They Are

Let’s break it down:

• Idiopathic – The cause isn’t fully understood

• Guttate – Latin for “teardrop-shaped”

• Hypomelanosis – Loss of skin pigment

What it looks like:

• Small, flat white spots, usually 1-5mm in size

• Most commonly on sun-exposed areas: shins, forearms, shoulders

• Smooth texture (not scaly or raised)

• More common as we age (often starting after 40)