22 August 2026

Have you noticed small white spots on your arms or legs… and you don’t know what they are?

Laser or light-based therapies

However, experts explain that these methods are unlikely to fully restore pigment once melanocyte cells have been lost. Results tend to be inconsistent or only temporary, which is why most dermatologists do not strongly recommend them for this condition alone.

Could It Be a Fungal Infection Instead?
Some people mistake these white spots for a fungal skin infection, such as tinea versicolor, and try treating them with antifungal shampoos or creams.

In most cases, this will not work, because IGH is not caused by fungus.

Here’s a simple way to tell the difference:

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