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by Lee Kaplan, MD. White spots on skin can be caused by a variety of conditions, including allergies, infections and autoimmune disorders. Some of the most common forms are eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. Eczema is a chronic, probably genetic, inflammatory condition that causes dry, itchy, cracked skin on feet, arms, ankles, face and chest. Scratching can make it worse, actually thickening the skin. Sometimes the skin can blister.
Further information about Whitening is below, or review more specific information about these types of Whitening: hypopigmentation, white patches, White Nails, White skin patches, Decreased pigmentation, Vitiligo, Uremic frost or other types.here are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Some causes of local whitening of the skin or white patches include: 2  Vitiligo-causing white patches. 3  Hypopigmentation. 4  Whiteheads. 5  Halo nevus-a pale mole with surrounding hypopigmentation.