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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.
The sudden breakout of white spots on your back may be disconcerting and it can be one of a number of things. White spots are especially visible against dark skin whether in dark-skinned people or on tanned skins. These white spots can either be caused by infections or depigmentation of the skin.