Part 4: How to Differentiate IGH from Other Skin Conditions

While IGH is completely benign, other conditions can also cause white spots on the skin and may require different care:

• Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH): Small (1–3 mm), flat, porcelain-white spots predominantly on forearms and shins; harmless and non-contagious.
• Tinea Versicolor: A superficial fungal overgrowth that causes scattered, slightly scaly light or dark patches, usually on the trunk, chest, or back.
• Vitiligo: An autoimmune condition causing larger, expanding smooth white patches across various body regions, often symmetrically.
• Pityriasis Alba: Lightened, slightly dry or scaly patches commonly seen on the cheeks or arms of children, often linked to eczema.

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