{"id":19205,"date":"2026-07-04T22:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T22:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/?p=19205"},"modified":"2026-07-04T22:00:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T22:00:44","slug":"if-you-have-small-white-spots-on-your-arms-or-legs-its-a-clear-sign-thatsee-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/if-you-have-small-white-spots-on-your-arms-or-legs-its-a-clear-sign-thatsee-more\/","title":{"rendered":"If you have small white spots on your arms or legs, it\u2019s a clear sign that\u2026See more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-article-lead\">\n<div class=\"page-article-subtitle\">\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Is your tan uneven and are you seeing small white or even red spots on some parts of your skin? A dermatologist reveals what this is and how to treat it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page-article-text adsLoaded\">\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">What could be more pleasant than looking in the mirror and noticing the appearance of a lovely tan, not only on our face but also on the rest of our body, after a good nap in the sun (without forgetting your sunscreen)? Yes, but sometimes this tanning session doesn\u2019t go quite as planned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Indeed, some people sometimes notice the appearance of small white or reddish spots on their skin, making their tan uneven. Dr. Sandra Lee, an American dermatologist, explained in a short TikTok video the cause of this condition and how to treat it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"no-inject-ads\"><span dir=\"auto\">White spots on the skin after sun exposure: what is the cause and how to react?<!--nextpage--><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Our skin is home to thousands of tiny bacteria that require careful attention: the \u201cskin microbiome.\u201d However, these microscopic bacteria can sometimes cause problems, especially when we sunbathe. If you notice small white or reddish spots after sunbathing, it could be a condition called\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">tinea versicolor<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0or\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">pityriasis versicolor<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"Pave-Haut2-Desktop_6a40b2359e927\" class=\"ads-core-placer\" data-ads-core=\"{&quot;device&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Pave-Haut2-Desktop&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"CJ6g8fuaqZUDFTzfDQkdIvwpsw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/228216569\/FemmeActuelle\/beaute\/tac-Article\/Pave-Haut2-Desktop_1__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/228216569\/FemmeActuelle\/beaute\/tac-Article\/Pave-Haut2-Desktop_1\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/fe0051553022dcca9a4bc0ab84dbdfaa.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-45\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"5\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">According to Dr. Lee, the yeasts living on our skin thrive\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0in warm, humid environments<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. This makes it a veritable playground for them in the summer! Some of these yeasts can proliferate and manifest as small spots on the skin.\u00a0 While\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">asymptomatic and harmless<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\"> , they can prevent the skin from tanning in certain areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Easy to treat, sometimes a simple cream is all it takes. According to the dermatologist, you should look for products containing\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">clotrimazole or miconazole<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. In more extreme cases, the expert recommends consulting a dermatologist, who can prescribe more intensive treatments. If you are prone to this condition, don\u2019t hesitate to prepare your skin before next summer\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">by using antifungal cleansers<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0, the dermatologist advises.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"Pave-Haut2-Desktop_6a40b2359e92d\" class=\"ads-core-placer\" data-ads-core=\"{&quot;device&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Pave-Haut2-Desktop&quot;}\" data-google-query-id=\"CJ-g8fuaqZUDFTzfDQkdIvwpsw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/228216569\/FemmeActuelle\/beaute\/tac-Article\/Pave-Haut2-Desktop_2__container__\">\n<div class=\"page-article-lead\">\n<div class=\"page-article-subtitle\">\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Is your tan uneven and are you seeing small white or even red spots on some parts of your skin? A dermatologist reveals what this is and how to treat it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page-article-text adsLoaded\">\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">What could be more pleasant than looking in the mirror and noticing the appearance of a lovely tan, not only on our face but also on the rest of our body, after a good nap in the sun (without forgetting our sunscreen)? Yes, but sometimes this tanning session doesn\u2019t go quite as planned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Indeed, some people sometimes notice the appearance of small white or reddish spots on their skin, making their tan uneven. Dr. Sandra Lee, an American dermatologist, explained in a short TikTok video the cause of this condition and how to treat it.<!--nextpage--><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Our skin is home to thousands of tiny bacteria that require careful attention: the \u201cskin microbiome.\u201d However, these microscopic bacteria can sometimes cause problems, especially when we sunbathe. If you notice small white or reddish spots after sunbathing, it could be a condition called\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">tinea versicolor<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0or\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">pityriasis versicolor<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\"> .<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">According to Dr. Lee, the yeasts living on our skin thrive\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0in warm, humid environments<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. This makes it a veritable playground for them in the summer! Some of these yeasts can proliferate and manifest as small spots on the skin.\u00a0 While\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">asymptomatic and harmless<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\"> , they can prevent the skin from tanning in certain areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Easy to treat, sometimes a simple cream is all it takes. According to the dermatologist, you should look for products containing\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">clotrimazole or miconazole<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. In more extreme cases, the expert recommends consulting a dermatologist, who can prescribe more intensive treatments. If you are prone to this condition, don\u2019t hesitate to prepare your skin before next summer\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">by using antifungal cleansers<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0, the dermatologist advises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Before taking action on these small white spots, however, it is advisable to consult your doctor, who can rule out other potential skin problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your tan uneven and are you seeing small white or even red spots on some parts of your skin?&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19205"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19207,"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19205\/revisions\/19207"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/easyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}